(a) General ruleIn addition to the penalty imposed by section 7203 (relating to willful failure to file return, supply information, or pay tax), if any S corporation required to file a return under section 6037 for any taxable year—(1) fails to file such return at the time prescribed therefor (determined with regard to any extension of time for filing), or
(2) files a return which fails to show the information required under section 6037,
such S corporation shall be liable for a penalty determined under subsection (b) for each month (or fraction thereof) during which such failure continues (but not to exceed 12 months), unless it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause.
(b) Amount per monthFor purposes of subsection (a), the amount determined under this subsection for any month is the product of—(1) $195, multiplied by
(2) the number of persons who were shareholders in the S corporation during any part of the taxable year.
(c) Assessment of penaltyThe penalty imposed by subsection (a) shall be assessed against the S corporation.
(d) Deficiency procedures not to applySubchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedures for income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes) shall not apply in respect of the assessment or collection of any penalty imposed by subsection (a).
(e) Adjustment for inflation(1) In generalIn the case of any return required to be filed in a calendar year beginning after 2014, the $195 dollar amount under subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to such dollar amount multiplied by the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year determined by substituting “calendar year 2013” for “calendar year 2016” in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.
(2) RoundingIf any amount adjusted under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $5, such amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $5.
Structure US Code
Title 26— INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F— Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68— ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B— Assessable Penalties
§ 6671. Rules for application of assessable penalties
§ 6672. Failure to collect and pay over tax, or attempt to evade or defeat tax
§ 6673. Sanctions and costs awarded by courts
§ 6674. Fraudulent statement or failure to furnish statement to employee
§ 6675. Excessive claims with respect to the use of certain fuels
§ 6676. Erroneous claim for refund or credit
§ 6677. Failure to file information with respect to certain foreign trusts
§ 6679. Failure to file returns, etc., with respect to foreign corporations or foreign partnerships
§ 6682. False information with respect to withholding
§ 6684. Assessable penalties with respect to liability for tax under chapter 42
§ 6686. Failure to file returns or supply information by DISC or former FSC
§ 6688. Assessable penalties with respect to information required to be furnished under section 7654
§ 6689. Failure to file notice of redetermination of foreign tax
§ 6690. Fraudulent statement or failure to furnish statement to plan participant
§ 6692. Failure to file actuarial report
§ 6694. Understatement of taxpayer’s liability by tax return preparer
§ 6695. Other assessable penalties with respect to the preparation of tax returns for other persons
§ 6695A. Substantial and gross valuation misstatements attributable to incorrect appraisals
§ 6696. Rules applicable with respect to sections 6694, 6695, and 6695A
§ 6698. Failure to file partnership return
§ 6699. Failure to file S corporation return
§ 6700. Promoting abusive tax shelters, etc.
§ 6701. Penalties for aiding and abetting understatement of tax liability
§ 6702. Frivolous tax submissions
§ 6703. Rules applicable to penalties under sections 6700, 6701, and 6702
§ 6704. Failure to keep records necessary to meet reporting requirements under section 6047(d)
§ 6705. Failure by broker to provide notice to payors
§ 6706. Original issue discount information requirements
§ 6707. Failure to furnish information regarding reportable transactions
§ 6707A. Penalty for failure to include reportable transaction information with return
§ 6708. Failure to maintain lists of advisees with respect to reportable transactions
§ 6709. Penalties with respect to mortgage credit certificates
§ 6710. Failure to disclose that contributions are nondeductible
§ 6712. Failure to disclose treaty-based return positions
§ 6713. Disclosure or use of information by preparers of returns
§ 6714. Failure to meet disclosure requirements applicable to quid pro quo contributions
§ 6715. Dyed fuel sold for use or used in taxable use, etc.
§ 6718. Failure to display tax registration on vessels
§ 6719. Failure to register or reregister
§ 6720. Fraudulent acknowledgments with respect to donations of motor vehicles, boats, and airplanes
§ 6720A. Penalty with respect to certain adulterated fuels