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Category: Penalties and Interest

The IRS imposes penalties and interest when taxpayers fail to meet their tax obligations. These charges are a way to encourage compliance and are applied for various reasons, including:

 

  • Failure to File
  • Failure to Pay
  • Underpayment of Estimated Tax
  • Accuracy-Related

 

Interest accrues on any unpaid tax from the due date of the return until the balance is paid in full.

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Will I have to pay a penalty for filing late?

There is a failure to file penalty (also known as the late filing penalty) for taxpayers who file after the April 15 deadline. However, this only affects those who owe the IRS taxes. If you have a refund, you are not subject to any penalties. You are subject to: 5% of unpaid tax per month […]

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How do I pay my taxes to the IRS?

If you have an outstanding tax due to the IRS, here’s how to pay. You can pay your taxes online to the IRS going back to tax year 2000 for your Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ. Keep in mind, there may be fees to using your debit or credit card. Click here to go to […]

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