If it is taxable and you don't report it, you may be required to file an amended return and pay interest. An Accuracy-Related Penalty applies if you underpay the tax required to be shown on your return. Underpayment may happen if you don’t report all your income or you claim deductions or credits for which you don’t qualify.
There are 2 common Accuracy-Related Penalties to individuals:
See Publication 525 This publication discusses many kinds of income and explains whether they are taxable or nontaxable. It includes discussions on employee wages and fringe benefits, and income from bartering, partnerships, S corporations, and royalties. It also includes information on disability pensions, life insurance proceeds, welfare, and other public assistance benefits. Check the index for the location of a specific subject.
In most cases, an amount included in your income is taxable unless it is specifically exempted by law. Income that is taxable must be reported on your return and is subject to tax. Income that is nontaxable may have to be shown on your tax return but isn’t taxable.
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