October 5, 2020 11:54 pm

IRS Interest Rates Unchanged for Q4 2020

The IRS has announced that the interest rates applicable to overpayments and underpayments of federal taxes are the same in the fourth quarter of 2020 as they were in the third quarter of 2020 (Rev. Rul. 2020-18). The rates are:

  • 3% for overpayments by individuals and other noncorporate taxpayers
  • 2% for overpayments by corporations
  • 0.5% for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding $10,000;
  • 3% for underpayments; and
  • 5% for large corporate underpayments
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Tax Glossary

Exemption

A fixed deduction allowed to every taxpayer, except those who may be claimed as a dependent by another person. Extra exemption deductions are allowed for a spouse on a joint return and for each qualifying dependent. A deduction of $3,400 is allowed for each exemption claimed on 2007 returns, but the deduction is phased out for certain high income individuals.

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