“I think you should read the letter closer.”
As I was sending it to my accountant I did just that. The first page summary made it seem like what I had said. But, the other pages of it showed the actuals. The $30 penalty was the standard rate I think for paying late. Then a penalty based on how late it was. And then interest on the tax after it was late (58 days).
Sometimes it is a real drag being stupid! Like John Wayne said “Life’s tough. It’s even tougher when you’re stupid.”
Of course now I’m wondering why my accountant didn’t figure it out properly?
Maybe he asked his kids for their opinions on your return. :p
The IRS does fine you for overpayment.
Seems the missed what the $30 was for.
My accountant once overpaid my taxes and they did the same to me.