The decision would mean that Microsoft avoids another hefty penalty.

此计划可使微软免受另一项巨大罚款。

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The huge short term balance sheet risk that JPMorgan is undertaking is compensated by the hefty penalty if the deal breaks down.

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More recently, the agency agreed to settle with the building's owner rather than risk a hefty penalty, people familiar with the matter said.

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You'll owe regular taxes plus a hefty 20% penalty tax on the whole balance (including earnings), and interest on the taxes that would have been due originally on the wrongly deferred pay.

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