If a gift tax return is filed years late and there is no tax due, just a reduction of the credit will there be penalties?
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Form 709-Penalties
Late filing penalty of 5% of tax per month up to 25%, in addition to late payment penalties and interest.
Therefore, if no tax owed, then there would be no penalties.
See Business QF H-7.
Would have suggested you look in the 2005 TheTaxBook, but it is too early for that.
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