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penalty tax

turbotax desktop calculated my taxes and listed an estimate penalty of $9 on line 38 of my 1040 form.

I have tried everything I can think of and all the online helps to determine how turbo tax calculated that estimated penalty but I can find nothing.  No worksheet, no form in the print forms section, etc.

 

How does turbotax determine this penalty?

 

I am pretty sure the penalty is a result of a schedule K-1 estate income my wife received earlier in the year (and neglected to mention) from her parents estate.  I presume an estimated tax payment was due by a certain date and of course it wasnt paid by that date (since I was unaware of the estate income).  

 

How exactly does turbo tax determine this penalty?  How do I know if its correct?  Since line 38 states its an estimated penalty, does that mean it could increase(or decrease) after filing?

 

It would seem to me that a worksheet or form of some sort should have been generated detailing how the estimated penalty was calculated but I can find nothing in the forms.

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penalty tax

Yes the penalty is an estimated amount.   It is possible for the IRS to recalculate it and send you a refund or a bill for more.

 

If you get a penalty on 1040 line 38, you might be able to eliminate it or at least reduce it. You can go to Federal Taxes tab or Personal tab, under Other Tax Situations and select Start by the Underpayment Penalties. You will answer a series of questions that may reduce or eliminate the penalty. Or you can elect to have the IRS figure the penalty for you. It's form 2210.


How to add form 2210 for Underpayment Penalty
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-payments/help/how-do-i-add-form-2210/00/25703

 

It's under

Federal tab or Personal (for Home & Business Desktop)

Other Tax Situations

Additional Tax Payments

Underpayment Penalties - Click the Start or update button

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