Quarterly taxes and naturalization question

[F3MTL 9]

I moved to the states last year in October and filed my taxes on-time. I was self-employed and paid all my taxes, however due to not paying quarterly taxes last year, the IRS assessed my paper tax return and determined that I owe some penalties (less than $100). I just paid them by logging into my IRS account.

 

Will this penalty be an issue when applying for naturalization? I know naturalization is so far out (can’t apply until 2027) but I really want to make sure I set myself up properly and do everything on time. 

 

To make this possible, I’m going to try to get my quarterly payments sorted starting next month. I’m just concerned because I realized I skipped Q1 and Q2 payments for 2023 - will those penalties be an issue when it comes to my application for N400? Will paying them off keep me in the clear? 

 

Thanks.

[Vickys_Mom 225]

No, not a problem.

 

You need to stay current with the IRS.  If you paid the penalties, and you're keeping up with your tax liabilities, you're good to go.

 

Regards,

Vicky's Mom

[Mike E 11,739]

4 hours ago, F3MTL said:

 

Will this penalty be an issue when applying for naturalization?

No. These are not civil or criminal penalties like fines for speeding, and you do not need to report these on N-400.

 

4 hours ago, F3MTL said:

To make this possible, I’m going to try to get my quarterly payments sorted starting next month.

4 hours ago, F3MTL said:

 

I’m just concerned because I realized I skipped Q1 and Q2 payments for 2023 - will those penalties be an issue when it comes to my application for N400? Will paying them off keep me in the clear? 

 

As long as you pay them on time it is fine.

 

If you end on an IRS payment plan, this will not deny N-400, but it will slow down the process.