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En español: Exenciones de sanciones
Русский язык: Отмена штрафов
普通话: 罚金豁免
한국어: 벌금 면제
Tiếng Việt: Miễn tiền phạt
If the due date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the Department of Revenue (DOR) extends the due date to the next business day.
For more information, see our Filing due dates.
Note: If you are a mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) participant, please check the EFT due dates chart to determine when the state’s bank must receive your payment.
The law requires DOR to assess a 9% late penalty if the tax due on a return filed by a taxpayer is not paid by the due date. Late penalties of 19 to 29% proceed as follows:
Yes, DOR has the authority to waive delinquent or late return penalties under limited circumstances:
If your return payment is late and you feel you have a qualifying situation, you may request consideration for a penalty waiver. You should submit a request in writing with the late return and tax payment. If you file electronically, there is a box to check to request a penalty waiver. You may also Contact us to request a penalty waiver by mailing a letter or sending a secure message.
Note: The taxpayer has the burden of proving that the penalty waiver request is valid.