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Level 2
posted Apr 5, 2020 12:46:52 PM

Do I still have to pay penalty and interest?

Found mistake on two prior years returns, that result in taxes owed on both. Because I found the error, do I still have to pay penalty and interest when I file these amendments?

State is Connecticut.

 

Thanks

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Expert Alumni
Apr 6, 2020 8:00:23 AM

If there is a penalty and interest due to the state, you will get a letter from them asking for payment.  Until that time, just submit the corrected returns and pay the additional tax.  Perhaps they will be lenient since you corrected the error on your own.

 

 

@ytwiggy

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Apr 5, 2020 1:03:59 PM

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Level 2
Apr 5, 2020 5:17:57 PM

Thanks for your reply Karen, only the mistake is mine.  I am a retired teacher from a co-state/private institution.  my pension is paid by the state, and therefore I believed I qualified for the CT Teachers Retirement credit.  But apparently I don't because that is a different retirement system.

Expert Alumni
Apr 6, 2020 8:00:23 AM

If there is a penalty and interest due to the state, you will get a letter from them asking for payment.  Until that time, just submit the corrected returns and pay the additional tax.  Perhaps they will be lenient since you corrected the error on your own.

 

 

@ytwiggy