December 10, 2013 4:33 pm

IRS Interest Rates for Q1 2014

IRS interest rates are unchanged for the first quarter of 2014 (January 1, 2014, through March 31, 2014). These are the rates changed on underpayments and overpayments:

  • 3% for overpayments (2% for a corporation)
  • 3% for underpayments
  • 5% for large corporate underpayments
  • 0.5% for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding $10,000

The 3% rate applies to underpayments of estimated taxes by individuals. All of these rates have held steady since October 1, 2011.

Source: Rev. Rul. 2013-25

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Tax Glossary

Appreciation in value

Increase in value of property due to market conditions. When you sell appreciated property, you pay tax on the appreciation since the date of purchase. When you donate appreciated property held long term, you may generally deduct the appreciated value.

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