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Sample Request Letter To: Penalty Abatement Coordinator Re: Request for Penalty Abatement From: Jane Nutsy 12 Crazy Road July 4, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: I am requesting an abatement of penalties totaling $2,345.20 as asserted in the IRS Notice dated 6/2/XX, of which I have enclosed. The reason I paid late, filed late, did not report income (choose your reason) was that __________(fill in your reason, such as:) My husband passed away Enclosed is a (describe your supporting documentation, such as): Death certificate confirming my husband’s death I have also enclosed payment that covers the amount of the underlying taxes I owe. (It is a good idea to send at least something as a good faith deposit). Please abate these penalties for “reasonable cause.” If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at 960-985-8564 from 8a to 5 pm. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Manual signature Jane Nutsy Enclosed: IRS Tax Notice, death certificate, doctor’s letter, photograph. Reasonable Cause Needed For Penalty AbatementsDebtHelp.com Tip: You will not automatically be given a penalty abatement. You must show the IRS reasonable cause as to why your penalty should be either reduced or totally eliminated. According to the IRS, there are seven categories in which your ‘reasonable cause’ can fall into. Another term for ‘reasonable cause’ is a good reason.
Taxpayer Bill Of Rights & Penalty AbatementOne of the rights you have under this IRS statute is the fact your penalties can be waived. In order to have your penalty waived (abated), however, you need to show the IRS that you acted reasonably and in good faith. Or, you must show you relied on an IRS employee’s incorrect advice. The IRS will also waive any applicable interest that is a result of any incorrect information of an IRS employee that you rely upon.
Requesting A Penalty AbatementTo give your penalty abatement request a professional appearance, thereby increasing your success of receiving the abatement, the following steps are recommended:
Ø Explain your reasonable cause Ø Be brief Ø State you are requesting a penalty abatement Ø Sign and date the letter
Ø Copy of the original IRS notice Ø IRS Form 843 (Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement) The mailing address for penalty abatements is the same IRS service center where you mail your 1040 series tax return. Wait about 45 days after originally mailing your letter to the IRS. Then, send another copy of your request letter, if you have not heard anything. Simply change the date on the request letter. The IRS should respond to your request within 60 days. When requesting your penalty abatement make certain to emphasize your positive IRS record, if it applies. Remind the IRS items such as not being late with taxes, not having pain any previous penalties, etc. The IRS may take this into consideration and help you out.
Interest Abatement RequestYou are allowed to request an interest abatement whenever you have had interest applied to your account as a result of:
Form. To request the interest abatement, you will need to fill out IRS Form 843. Across the top of the form, you will write “Request for Abatement of Interest Under Section 6404(e)”. On Line 5 you will put:
Penalty Abatement DefinedWhen a taxpayer is involved in repaying their delinquent tax bill with the IRS, an option available is known as an abatement. An abatement, an IRS tax resolution method, allows taxpayers to repay their applicable tax bill, but the accompanying penalty or interest (if any) is removed from the tax bill. Therefore, taxpayers do not have to repay any penalties or interest on their tax bill. The penalty and interest are abated. Do not consider an abatement if you cannot pay at least 75% of your total tax liability (less any penalties and interest). In order to qualify for receiving a penalty abatement, however, you must show the IRS good reason (reasonable cause) for not being able to pay the entire amount due. As mentioned in other tips, reasonable causes consist of death, loss of income, illness, or imprisonment. Request a penalty abatement using IRS Form 843 (Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement). When The IRS Gives Incorrect InformationWhenever you rely on IRS written advice which results in you receiving tax penalties, you are entitled to a penalty abatement. The penalty will only be abated if you reasonably relied upon the IRS incorrect advice, The written advice was in response to your request for advice, and the advice was not the result of your failing to supply information to the IRS. You simply request this penalty abatement by filling out IRS Form 843. Across the top, simply write “ Request for Abatement of Penalty or Addition to Tax Under Section 6404(f) ”. On Line 5 you will explain in detail your reasons for filing this claim and show your computation for the credit, refund, or abatement. If you attach an additional sheet(s), include your name and SSN, ITIN, or EIN on it. Also, attach to Form 843 any appropriate supporting evidence such as:
Example Of A Penalty AbatementJane Widget had an unpaid tax bill totaling $30,000, including $7,500 in penalties. Jane entered into a tax resolution program known as an offer in compromise. The IRS wanted to enter into an installment agreement whereby Jane would repay the entire $37,500. Jane, however, wanted to have the penalty abated due to her husband passing away three months ago. Jane prepared a request for penalty abatement letter and submitted it to the IRS. The IRS agreed to it. Jane and the IRS entered into an Offer in Compromise agreement whereby Jane repayed a total tax bill of $30,000. Jane had her penalty abated.
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