Penalty Abatement

Penalty abatement is another, very effective program for reduction of an outstanding tax debt. If there were circumstances beyond your control that prevented you from paying your tax debt and led to delinquency, we can challenge the penalties and interest charged by the IRS and negotiate a reduction. Relief from penalties falls into four categories:

  • Reasonable Cause – Mistake made by the taxpayer, ignorance of law, death, serious illness, unavoidable absence.
  • Statutory Exceptions- Simple or complex legislative tax code changes.
  • Administrative Waivers – Undue hardship, fire, flood, natural disaster, bad legal/tax advice.
  • Correction of Service Error – Mistake made by the IRS.

Because tax relief from accrued penalties and interest is based more on stated representations rather than financial hardship; terms of successful penalty abatement are very specific. This program involves a great deal of skill to successfully navigate the IRS protocol and bring resolution.

If applied for correctly and effectively, results can be substantial. Our staff of CPAs know how work with this program. When you call, we will cover the details of penalty abatement and explain why you would or wouldn’t be a candidate for this relief.

Alliance Tax Resolution Service

1-800-742-5132