October 11, 2021 1:50 am

IRS Interest Rates Unchanged for Q4 2021

Despite indications of increased inflation, the interest rates on overpayments and underpayments are unchanged from the second quarter of 2021 (Rev Rul. 2021-17). The rates for the fourth quarter of 2021 beginning on October 1 are:

  • Noncorporate overpayments and underpayments: 3%
  • Corporate overpayments: 2% generally, but 0.5% for corporate overpayments exceeding $10,000
  • Corporate underpayments: 3% generally, but 5% for large corporate underpayments
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Tax Glossary

Private letter ruling

A written determination issued to a taxpayer by the IRS that interprets and applies the tax laws to the taxpayer’s specific set of facts. A letter ruling advises the taxpayer regarding the tax treatment that can be expected from the IRS in the circumstances specified by the ruling. It may not be used or cited as precedent by another taxpayer.

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