How to File a Late State Tax Return
If you do not manage to pay your state taxes on time, you can still file and pay, but you will be liable for penalties and possibly interest. Regardless of whether you file your state tax returns on time, you should file them as soon as you are able. The longer you wait, the more taxes and penalties accrue. If you wait long enough, your state may even issue a lien and try to sieze your assets. No matter how late your tax return is, it is still better for you to contact your state revenue department than to wait for the agency to contact you.
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Fill in the information on your state tax return, including your name, address and the date you are filing. Calculate the amount you owe in state taxes using the tax rate printed on the form.
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Calculate the interest and penalty that you owe based on the amount you have to pay in taxes, and the amount of time that your tax form is late. Consult the instructions that come with the form for exact amounts of late payment penalties and relevant interest rates. If the interest is 1-1/2 percent per month and your return is three months late, calculate 4-1/2 percent of the amount you originally owed and add that amount to your regular tax payment.
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Mail the tax form to the address printed on the form. Include your payment for the amount of your taxes as well as the interest and penalties that have accrued.
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