Why IRS Timing Rules Trigger Penalties Faster Than Taxpayers Expect

Steve Perry

Published on: 25/02/2026

IRS penalties can begin automatically once deadlines pass. Learn how timing rules, not intentions, determine when interest and penalties start and how to avoid preventable costs.

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IRS Warns, Penalties, Interest & the 60 Day Rule, What Every Taxpayer Must Know This Filing

Steve Perry

Published on: 24/02/2026

IRS penalties, interest, and 60 day deadlines are date driven. Learn how timing and classification shape outcomes, and how to avoid preventable costs during filing season.

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