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Owe big taxes this year. Have a question

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:03 pm
by kdog36
I dont have the $$ to just grab and pay.

2 options.

1. pay back IRS thru payments?

2. Go to LOCAL bank and draw $$ out and pay them back at prob 8-10% interest (but at least its not IRS)

Opinions on what is better option?

Re: Owe big taxes this year. Have a question

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:06 pm
by Wasted Memory
Do you have to pay interest to the IRS? If not, this is a no brainer I would think. Unless the payments to the IRS will be more than you can afford.

Re: Owe big taxes this year. Have a question

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:08 pm
by Cnasty
Depends on which interest rate is lower. i would think the IRS option is.

Also adjust your W4s with you and your wife's employer to single or married withdrawl at single rate so i properly takes taxes so you won't owe in the future or very small amount.

Complete the IRS W4 calculator to guide you.

Re: Owe big taxes this year. Have a question

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:17 pm
by kdog36
thanks:

Yeah the interest will be the decider unless it just outrageous

W4. yep I need to update mine for sure

Re: Owe big taxes this year. Have a question

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:21 pm
by kdog36
Wasted Memory wrote:Do you have to pay interest to the IRS? If not, this is a no brainer I would think. Unless the payments to the IRS will be more than you can afford.
I would assume there is interest. Even so I bet it is less than 8% but heck knowing its the GOV. it may be 40%

Re: Owe big taxes this year. Have a question

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:21 pm
by wdoupis
I am not filing until the late day. I am dreading this

Re: Owe big taxes this year. Have a question

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:25 pm
by Wasted Memory
kdog36 wrote:
Wasted Memory wrote:Do you have to pay interest to the IRS? If not, this is a no brainer I would think. Unless the payments to the IRS will be more than you can afford.
I would assume there is interest. Even so I bet it is less than 8% but heck knowing its the GOV. it may be 40%
I honestly had no idea so I had to Google it. Looks like it's the federal short term rate + 3%. Not going to lie. Lost interest at that point and didn't look to see what the short term federal rate was on unsecured loans.

Re: Owe big taxes this year. Have a question

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:33 pm
by packsyd2284
I did the payment plan last year and they collected zero interest (the IRS)

Re: Owe big taxes this year. Have a question

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:34 pm
by Cnasty
wdoupis wrote:I am not filing until the late day. I am dreading this
Yup, its my norm now. I got it to a science to owe a minimal amount versus them taking too much in my paycheck to get a refund. I prefer no refund and more money to offer them a free loan.

i used to always look forward to a refund before i started adulting.

Re: Owe big taxes this year. Have a question

Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:36 pm
by Uuaww
Cnasty wrote:
wdoupis wrote:I am not filing until the late day. I am dreading this
Yup, its my norm now. I got it to a science to owe a minimal amount versus them taking too much in my paycheck to get a refund. I prefer no refund and more money to offer them a free loan.

i used to always look forward to a refund before i started adulting.
I get max withheld and still don't get a lot back b/c of rental property I own being untaxed until I file... It's gonna be even worse if me and the GF get married as she is a minister and doesn't pay taxes until the end of the year...