Penalty Charges

[HAJI]

I am getting FED and CA penalty for not paying 90% of taxes upfront. Client says TurboTax does not charge. He says TurboTax tech supports said if enter prior years tax liability and amount paid, penalty will disappear. Need help!

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

Just because TurboTax does not do something, doesnt mean its right.

Open the 2210 and see if you can find a way to remove the penalty.    

[chasetax]

Follow the instructions!  Look at 2018 tax return (line 15).  On Form 2210 worksheet enter this amount as prior year tax.  

[qbteachmt · Accepted solution]

"Client says TurboTax does not charge."

That's true; it's the IRS that charges  🙂

"He says TurboTax tech supports said if enter prior years tax liability and amount paid, penalty will disappear."

That's trying to apply the Safe Harbor rule. Does it apply or not?

[HAJI]

Yes, that was it! I figured it out. Thank you for the response.