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What happens if I don’t pay taxes?

Missing tax payments can lead to late fees, interest, and IRS headaches. Here’s how WorkMade helps you stay penalty-free.

If you skip estimated payments or wait until April to file everything at once, the IRS can charge:

  • Late payment penalties

  • Underpayment interest

  • Plus a lump sum tax bill that feels impossible to cover

That’s why WorkMade saves and pays as you go. We:

  • Track your income

  • Calculate what you owe

  • Move it into your Tax Bucket

  • Pay the IRS on your behalf every quarter

And if you ever need to pause or adjust, you’re still in control.

The goal is simple: no surprises in April, no panic in January.

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