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If I choose to skip one ore more quarterly estimated tax payments, is the only penalty the interest on the late payment amounts of about 4% annualized?

Answered by Melissa Pedigo, CPA ·

The rate varies, but yes the penalty is basically an interest charge on the outstanding amount owed.

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