--- title: What are the consequences of filing taxes late? description: "\"Learn about the risks and penalties of submitting your taxes late in this informative blog by Legal Faqs. Discover the consequences of procrastinating on your tax filing and how to avoid potential legal issues.\"" image: https://www.legalfaq.ai/hubfs/LegalFAQ/tax-legal-faqs.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.legalfaq.ai/faqs/what-are-the-consequences-of-filing-taxes-late#main-content) [LegalFAQ.ai](https://www.legalfaq.ai/) - [Home](https://www.legalfaq.ai) - [Blog](https://www.legalfaq.ai/blog) - [FAQ Library](https://www.legalfaq.ai/faqs/all) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://www.legalfaq.ai) - [Blog](https://www.legalfaq.ai/blog) - [FAQ Library](https://www.legalfaq.ai/faqs/all) - [Ask a question](https://www.legalfaq.ai/ask) [Ask a question](https://www.legalfaq.ai/ask) [All posts](https://www.legalfaq.ai/faqs/all) March 22, 2023 # What are the consequences of filing taxes late? ![Picture of Chris Battis](https://www.legalfaq.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/battis-mug.jpg?width=50&name=battis-mug.jpg) By  [Chris Battis](https://www.legalfaq.ai/faqs/author/chris-battis)  ·  1 minute read As an AI language model, I cannot act as a lawyer or provide legal advice on specific cases or issues. However, I can provide general information on the consequences of failing to file taxes on time. If you do not file your taxes by the April 15th deadline, you may incur penalties and interest charges. The penalty for late filing is usually 5% of the taxes owed per month or part of a month that the tax return is late, up to a maximum of 25% of the taxes owed. The penalty for late payment is typically 0.5% of the taxes owed per month or part of a month until the tax is paid in full, up to a maximum of 25%. Furthermore, interest is charged on any unpaid taxes starting from the date they were due until the date they are paid in full. The current interest rate is determined quarterly by the IRS and is based on the federal short-term interest rate plus 3%. If the IRS determines that you filed your taxes late intentionally or fraudulently, you may also face criminal charges and possible jail time, as well as additional penalties and interest charges. There are some exceptions and limitations, such as if you can prove that you had a valid reason for filing late, such as a medical emergency or natural disaster. In such cases, you may be able to request an extension or a waiver of the penalties and interest charges. If you have failed to file your taxes on time, it is essential to contact a licensed tax professional or attorney to help you resolve the issue and avoid further penalties and legal consequences. 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