penalties

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Done poorly, they could trigger stealth taxes, surtaxes, lost deductions and Medicare penalties that show up years later, like a bar tab you forgot about.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Breaking this rule leads to penalties and messy corrections.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The Ducks were shut out on another power play in the second period, extending to 19 the number of consecutive penalties the Golden Knights have killed in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Meta is also disputing how penalties are calculated when multiple companies owned by the same parent organisation are found jointly liable for breaches.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Joe wasn’t going to serve out the limit with penalties.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck