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Line 38 says "Estimated tax penalty (see instructions)." The Form 1040 instructions say "Enter any penalty on line 38. Add the penalty to any tax due and enter the total on line 37."


You would have to ask the IRS why line 37 doesn't say anything about adding a possible penalty.