My employer didn't withhold state taxes and now I owe. Is there anything I can do?
My employeer didn't withhold any state taxes and now I owe the state money. Is there anything I can do in this case?
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4 Replies
Hal_Al
Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 11:28:08 AM
No. Either way, you would have paid the same amount. This way, you just pay it later. If you owe an underpayment penalty; it's not much more than the interest you coulda earned on the money you had use of.
VolvoGirl
Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 11:28:09 AM
Better give your employer a new W4 or ask them to start withholding for the state.
Anonymous
Not applicable
Jun 1, 2019 11:28:11 AM
@Hal_Al - have you seen the penalties Illinois charges. 2% if no more than 30 days late 10% if more. .
Hal_Al
Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 11:28:12 AM
I use to live in IL, but it's been a while. My comment is more about "under payment" penalties as opposed to "late" payment penalties.