"Of course, there is a Catch-22 with Form 4868-you are supposed to include a check if you owe any additional tax, otherwise you face some penalties" (New York)?

“当然，4868规则规定，如果你拖欠任何附加税款，你被认为需要拥有一张支票，否则会受到处罚”(纽约)？

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Chances are, if IRS were to target the couple, they would owe additional tax.

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If you owe additional tax as a result of the amendment, include payment with your return.

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Additional tax If you owe additional tax, you should file Form 1040X and pay the tax as soon as possible to limit interest and penalty charges.

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