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posted Mar 19, 2025 1:38:50 PM

TurboTax is showing an underpayment penalty...remove? I should be exempt because I live in an area that was declared a major disaster FEMA DR-4828-FL "Hurricane Helene."

How do I remove this within TurboTax?

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Mar 19, 2025 6:20:58 PM

To remove the underpayment penalty in TurboTax due to living in an area declared a major disaster (FEMA DR-4828-FL "Hurricane Helene"), follow these steps:

Steps to Remove Underpayment Penalty

  1. Open Your Return: Sign in to TurboTax and open your tax return.
  2. Search for Underpayment Penalty: Enter "underpayment penalty" in the search box and select the "Jump to underpayment penalty" link.
  3. Apply for Waiver: In the "Other Tax Situations" section, select "Underpayment Penalties" under "Additional Tax Payments."
  4. Answer Questions: Answer the questions to indicate that you qualify for an exemption due to the disaster declaration.

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