IRS Failure to File Correct Information Returns IRC section 6721

20.1.7.3  (11-16-2007)
Failure to File Correct Information Returns IRC section 6721

  1. For information returns or statements, a penalty may be imposed for filing returns:

    1. After the due date,

    2. Without all required or correct information, (including missing, incorrect and/or not currently issued TINs),

    3. On paper when required to be filed on magnetic media, or

    4. When filed on magnetic or electronic media, in a manner which does not allow them to be processed or be read by machine (not processable).

  2. The penalty for information returns is $50 per return with a maximum of $250,000 per calendar year. This amount is subject to the reductions and limitations outlined in IRC 6721, 6722 and 6723.


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