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Is There A Penalty For Filing A Gift Tax Return Late If There Are No Taxes Due?

My deceased cur (died in 2006) failed to file gift tax returns for several years reporting gifts that exceeded the annual expulsion amount. I (as POA for my mom) want to file all of those past-due gift tax returns now. Does the IRS charge a late filing fee or forfeit, even though there will NOT be any taxes owed?
Gift tax returns DEFINITELY must be filed, since the value of the gifts exceeded the annual proscription amount!!! I'm talking about GIFT taxes, not income taxes! I just don't


Answer: if there are no taxes owed, you don't even have to documentation. if they owe you money, you have 3 years to file.
 
 

What Are The Late Fees For Filing Income Tax Late?

If you enter your income tax late, what late fees will you have to pay?


Answer: Facts About Filing Tax Returns

* Damp squib to file a return or filing late can be costly. If taxes are owed, a delay in filing may result in mulct and interest charges that could increase your tax bill by 25 percent or more.
* There is no penalty for failure to file a tax interest if a refund is due. But by waiting too long to file, you can lose your refund. In order to come by a refund, the return must be filed within 3 years of the due date. If you file a return,

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How Long Does It Take For A Late Tax Filing To Be Accepted?

I'm in the function of purchasing my first home with an FHA loan. The mortgage company needs a copy of my 2007 taxes. I indeed just filed them a week ago. My closing is scheduled for 5-6-09. Will my return be accepted by then?


Answer: IRS takes some in unison a all the same to process paper returns, particularly paper returns filed on tax day. I'd assume 8-12 weeks.
Generally all they want is copy of return--lender doesn't be familiar with when it was filed. Mark COPY over it.

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How Do I Find Out If My Request For Late Tax Filing Was Approved?

Is there a way to do it online? I'm cowardly to call them and open a can of worms at this point in my life.


Answer: Your Federal broadening is automatic, therefore, if you did not mail certified return receipt requested, you do not have to worry. If your majestic has income tax, they may deny your extension. Just get it done as quickly as you can. If you have a refund coming, there's nothing to harass about. If you owe, get it done as soon as realistically possible so that you have a little chance when you appeal interest and penalties.

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Can I Get Penalties Waived On A Non Profit Tax Return For Filing Late?

I am doing a favor for a non-profit flock. I am working on filing their tax return which I found out was due May 15th. There is a penalty for late filing. I heard that there was a form I could fill out asking the IRS to waive the handicap. If so, what form is this, and what do I need to say to get them to waive this penalty?


Answer: There's a course to ask for an extension for filing the 990, but that had to be in by May 15. You could call the IRS and ask them.

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How the Late Filing Penalty for Corporate Taxes is Calculated ...

This amount is universal to be suited when you literally line your taxes and it will be based on the all-out amount of tax obligation. When you are scheming the late filing handicap, they are prevailing to add 5 percent of the unalloyed amount that you owe every month that you are late. If you have a C corporation, you are active to have to pay an additional amount for late filing. If you have an S corporation, you are affluent to pay a insipid $195 for every month that you are late. If you do not owe any corporate taxes, you will not have any fine to bother about. Not everyone has to pay taxes by April 15 when dealing with a vocation. You will have to pay this fee regardless of whether it is a full or prejudiced month. This fee can with to be charged over the bridge of 12 months.

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