Tag: failure to pay penalty
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Missing a K-1 or 1099 on October 14: How to File a Complete Return Anyway
A missing K-1 or 1099 is not a reason to miss the extended deadline. This article explains how to reconstruct the amount, document the estimate, and file a complete return, how IRS matching and CP2000 notices work afterward, and how to correct and prevent the issue deliberately.
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October 15 Extension Deadline: What Filers Must Complete Before the 2025 Return Cutoff
October 15, 2026, closes the extension window for 2025 individual returns. Filing by that date preserves payment plan access and lower penalty exposure, while the IRS information matching cycle continues into 2027. Steve Perry, EA explains what to complete before the cutoff and how to protect remaining 2026 planning options.
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File Even If You Cannot Pay the IRS
Filing a tax return does not end the tax process. It begins IRS processing, matching, billing and possible collection activity. For taxpayers who owe and cannot pay, filing is still usually the right first step because it establishes compliance, limits penalty damage and creates a path toward resolution.
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Failure to Pay vs Failure to File: How IRS Penalties Add Up
Failure to file and failure to pay penalties grow differently and can apply at the same time. Filing stops the higher failure to file penalty, while failure to pay continues until resolved. Understanding timing helps prevent unnecessary increases in your total tax liability.
