Tax Penalty & Late Fee Calculator
Estimate the cost of late tax filings and unpaid balances. Enter your tax details below to calculate failure-to-file penalties, failure-to-pay fees, and estimated IRS interest charges.
How to Use This Calculator
Why Choose Our Calculator?
Standard penalty calculators just multiply percentages. Our tool factors in the IRS 25% maximum penalty cap and applies correct compounding formulas so you get a realistic view of your tax debt.
IRS Caps Applied
Automatically caps your penalties at the IRS maximum of 25% so you don't overestimate your total debt.
Daily Compounding
Accurately estimates underpayment interest using daily compounding formulas, just like the IRS.
Scenario Toggles
Instantly switch between "Failure to File" and "Failure to Pay" to see the impact of an extension.
Built by CPAs
Designed by the tax resolution experts at Pennywise USA who actively negotiate these penalties.
Quick Reference: IRS Penalties & Interest
A quick breakdown of how the IRS calculates penalties and caps them.
| Penalty Type | Rate (Per Month) | Maximum Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to File | 5% of unpaid taxes | Up to 25% max |
| Failure to Pay | 0.5% of unpaid taxes | Up to 25% max |
| Combined (Both) | 5% of unpaid taxes total | Up to 25% max (often combined to 47.5% over 5 years) |
| Underpayment Interest | Fed Short-Term Rate + 3% | No Cap (Compounded Daily) |
*Note: The exact interest rate fluctuates quarterly. Our calculator uses an approximation for daily compounding.
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