Unexpected PA state refund, incorrect interest/penalty calculation

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May 14, 2025
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When I filed my 2024 PA state taxes, Turbotax added a $10 penalty/interest fee. The good folks down in Harrisburg just gave that $10 back to me today. In my three decades of using Turbotax, this has never happened. Anyone else noticing mismatches between Turbotax penalty/interest calculations and PA dept of revenue ?

HollyP

Typically, the state will include an explanation for the refund of the penalty/interest payments on the notice. These commonly include a recalculation or waiver.

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Steerpike58

I had exactly the same situation with my CA State tax. TT calculated that I owed a penalty of $291, which I paid. 2 weeks later I received a check for $291, without any explanation whatsoever - just a check. Since the numbers match, I can only assume it's a refund of the penalty.

It would appear TT is making a mistake on State Tax penalties.