On July 25 of the Following Year, Joy Files Her

question 33

Essay

On July 25 of the following year, Joy files her current calendar-year tax return without having requested an extension. On October 8, she pays the amount due. The tax shown on her return is $25,000. Her current-year withholding tax is $20,000. Joy pays no estimated taxes and does not claim any tax credits on her current year return. Calculate the penalties that the IRS is likely to assess. Ignore the penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes. Assume she did not commit fraud.

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Definitions:

Dividends

Disbursements issued by a company to its shareholders, representing a share of the earnings distributed to its stock owners.

Residual

The amount remaining after the principal parts have been taken away or used up, often used in financial contexts.

Dividend Aversion

A theoretical behavior where investors prefer companies that retain earnings over those that pay out dividends, possibly due to tax advantages.

Capital Gains

The increase in value of an asset or investment over time, which becomes apparent when the asset is sold for more than its purchase price.