IRS Penalty Relief Information: Penalties Eligible for Relief – Failure to File Penalty (Part 1 – C)

The failure to file penalty applies if you don’t file your tax return by the due date (including
extensions).

Remove or reduce a penalty
The IRS may be able to remove or reduce some penalties if you acted in good faith and can
show reasonable cause for why you weren’t able to meet your tax obligations. By law the IRS
cannot remove or reduce interest unless the penalty is removed or reduced.

Dispute a penalty
If you disagree with the amount you owe, you may dispute the penalty.
Call the IRS at the toll-free number at the top right corner of your notice or letter or write to them
a letter stating why we should reconsider the penalty. Sign and send the letter along with any
supporting documents to the address on your notice or letter.

Have this information when you call or send your letter:
 The notice or letter the IRS sent you
 The penalty you want the IRS to reconsider
 For each penalty, an explanation of why you think they should remove it

Next week TTT will explore Penalties eligible for relief – Failure to pay
(www.irs.gov – Penalties 10/8/24)) (TTT 022525)