Submitted By: someone
Answered: August 27, 2020 10:38 pm

I’m having trouble paying my taxes. What interest does the IRS charge on the outstanding amount?

The IRS interest rate on underpayments is set quarterly. For the third quarter of 2020 (July 1 through September 30), the rate for an individual is 3%. Interest compounds daily. It’s wise to request an installment payment agreement to get outstanding taxes under control. Interest will continue to accrue on the balance, but eventually, the debt will be gone.

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Tax Glossary

Capital gain distribution

A mutual-fund distribution allocated to gains realized on the sale of fund portfolio assets. You report the distribution as long-term capital gain even if you held the fund shares short term.

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