RobertB4444
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It sounds like you were hit with a failure to pay estimated taxes penalty.

 

Because you didn't withhold the state taxes from your payout the Hawaiian government had to wait to receive their money until you filed your return.  Taxing authorities tend to prefer to be paid at the time money is earned rather than when you file your return so they expect you to pay earlier.  That is why they take money out of your paycheck and why people make estimated payments.  In your case, by waiting to pay, you incurred an additional fee from Hawaii of $241.

 

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