Common Mistakes to Avoid
Seniors making tax payments in retirement frequently fall into predictable traps. Avoiding these mistakes will protect your retirement savings and lower your tax stress.
- Ignoring the IRS Penalty Notice: IRS penalties carry compounding interest. Failing to respond converts a manageable penalty into an expensive balance due and can lead to tax liens.
- Assuming Social Security Withholds Tax Automatically: The Social Security Administration does not withhold federal tax unless you explicitly file Form W-4V. Assuming taxes are automatically deducted leads to surprise liabilities at year-end.
- Waiting Until April 15 to Pay Balance Due: Paying your entire tax bill on April 15 avoids a late-payment penalty, but it does not prevent an underpayment penalty if you owed more than $1,000 throughout the year without meeting safe harbor targets.
- Forgetting State Estimated Taxes: Many states assess their own underpayment penalties separate from the federal government. Check your state tax authority guidelines or consult resources from AARP to ensure compliance with state estimated tax rules.
question. I will take my first RMD ON 12 /20/2026. THE AMOUNT OF $140,000. THE ESTIMATED TAX DUE ON 1/15/27 WILL BE $30,000 ON THAT WITHDRAWAL. FEDERAL WILL I GET HIT WITH A LATE FEE THE MONEY IS TAKEN THE LAST PART OF DECEMBER.
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