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It will if you have recently retired.  From the IRS:  We understand that circumstances—such as a serious illness or injury, a family member's death, or similar circumstance beyond your control—may make it difficult for you to meet your estimated tax payment obligation in a timely manner. While the penalty for underpayment of estimated tax generally cannot be waived for any such reason, we may reduce a penalty if any of the following apply:

 

The penalty for underpayment of estimated tax can also be removed to the extent that the underpayment is the result of a casualty, local disaster, or other unusual circumstance such that it would not be fair to impose the penalty.

 

  • If you think you qualify for a waiver of the penalty under any provision explained above, please send your written explanation, signed under penalty of perjury, to us at the address at the top of this notice.
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