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.

Describe the qualifying expenses for education-related tax credits.

Discuss the purpose behind the implementation of tax credits by Congress.

Explain the qualifications for the retirement savings contributions credit.

Understand the conditions under which the foreign tax credit and adoption credit can be claimed.

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