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March 30, 2025
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  • March 30, 2025
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Why is TurboTax charging me estimated tax penalty when the taxes will be filed before the deadline. When does turbotax remove that charge before sending the payment through to the IRS?

    Best answer by VolvoGirl

    Do you have a penalty on 1040 line 38?  It's not for filing or paying late.  It doesn't have to do with last year's tax return or not paying estimates for this year.  The penalty is an "estimated" amount.    It's a penalty if you owe too much or for not paying in enough withholding during the year or not paying in evenly.  Even if you are getting a refund you can still owe a penalty.  It's very common and normal and expected for the IRS or state to bill you for more or send you a refund.

     

    You might be able to eliminate it or at least reduce it.  You can go to Federal Taxes tab or Personal tab, under Other Tax Situations and select Start by the Underpayment Penalties. You will answer a series of questions that may reduce or eliminate the penalty. Or you can elect to have the IRS figure the penalty for you.  It's form 2210.

     

    It's under

    Federal or Personal (for Home & Business Desktop)

    Other Tax Situations

    Additional Tax Payments

    Underpayment Penalties - Click the Start or update button

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    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirlAnswer
    Employee
    March 30, 2025

    Do you have a penalty on 1040 line 38?  It's not for filing or paying late.  It doesn't have to do with last year's tax return or not paying estimates for this year.  The penalty is an "estimated" amount.    It's a penalty if you owe too much or for not paying in enough withholding during the year or not paying in evenly.  Even if you are getting a refund you can still owe a penalty.  It's very common and normal and expected for the IRS or state to bill you for more or send you a refund.

     

    You might be able to eliminate it or at least reduce it.  You can go to Federal Taxes tab or Personal tab, under Other Tax Situations and select Start by the Underpayment Penalties. You will answer a series of questions that may reduce or eliminate the penalty. Or you can elect to have the IRS figure the penalty for you.  It's form 2210.

     

    It's under

    Federal or Personal (for Home & Business Desktop)

    Other Tax Situations

    Additional Tax Payments

    Underpayment Penalties - Click the Start or update button