Vermont § 8920 - Interest; penalties
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 8920 — Interest; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8920. Interest; penalties
- (a) Any person who fails to file a report when due shall pay a fee of $10.00 as partial
compensation for the added administrative costs. (b) In addition to the fee prescribed in subsection (a) of this section, any person who
fails to pay any tax when due shall pay, in addition to the tax, interest calculated
at one and one-half percent per month on the tax from the due date, until paid. In
addition, if the taxpayer fails to pay the tax liability in full within 30 days, a
penalty equal to five percent of the outstanding tax liability for each month or portion
thereof shall be paid; provided, however, that in no event shall the amount of the
penalty imposed hereunder exceed 25 percent of the tax liability unpaid on the prescribed
date of payment. The Commissioner may remit all or any part of the penalty if he
or she is satisfied that the delay was excusable. (Added 1983, No. 251 (Adj. Sess.), § 14, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 8920
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 8920 cover?
Section 8920 ("Interest; penalties") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 8920?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 8920 apply to my situation?
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