"riverman" wrote in message
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On Mar 5, 5:14 am, "Calif Bill" wrote:


According to the rules, I should not have had to pay.

Hmmm....which rules are those?

--riverman

Where you pay more in taxes that year than you did the year before. They
said they forgive the penalty if you retire. A lot less effort and cost to
pay the $250 than to fight the IRS. Then you have to pay huge estimates the
next year and wait for your refund. No interest or penalty to the IRS.