Re: Late fees and penalties are not ever deductible.

Is the entire Late fee for a utility deductible for a home business?

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Late fees and penalties are not ever deductible.

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This is not entirely true. Late fees and penalties can be deductible for a credit card. However , late fees and penalties on federal or state tax due are never deductible.