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    A penalty notice may have grounds for review

    The IRS may remove certain penalties through First-Time Abatement, reasonable cause or a statutory exception. Eligibility depends on the penalty, filing history, circumstances and supporting records.

    How it works

    1. 1

      Identify the penalty and periods

      We review account transcripts, notices and the type of penalty assessed. We confirm whether the issue involves filing, payment, deposits or accuracy.

    2. 2

      Evaluate possible grounds

      We review compliance history for First-Time Abatement and consider documented reasonable-cause or statutory grounds. Each basis has limits and supporting evidence matters.

    3. 3

      Prepare the request

      We prepare the agreed request and supporting explanation, then address IRS follow-up within scope. The IRS decides whether to remove a penalty.

    Which sounds like you?

    No penalties in the prior three years

    A clean prior compliance history and filed returns may support First-Time Abatement review.

    Illness, death or disaster affected compliance

    Records may document a circumstance that prevented timely filing or payment.

    You relied on incorrect IRS information

    Notices or advice may have affected your response or payment.

    A penalty appears incorrectly calculated

    Account records may reveal an error or an issue requiring correction.

    What we do

    First-Time Abatement and reasonable cause

    First-Time Abatement and reasonable-cause requests apply to different circumstances and penalty types. • FTA may apply to failure-to-file, failure-to-pay or failure-to-deposit penalties after review of the prior three years and filing compliance. • FTA does not apply to accuracy-related or estimated-tax penalties. • Reasonable-cause evidence may include serious illness, death in the family or natural disaster. • Reliance on a tax professional does not automatically excuse a late filing. You receive an assessment of the potential grounds and a record checklist for the request.

    Penalty types and applicable provisions

    The penalty provision and account facts determine what grounds and procedures may be relevant. • IRC § 6651(a)(1) addresses failure-to-file penalties; IRC § 6651(a)(2) addresses failure-to-pay penalties. • IRC § 6656 concerns failure-to-deposit penalties. • IRC § 6662 covers accuracy-related penalties. • IRC § 6721/6722 concerns information-return penalties; IRC § 6654 concerns estimated-tax penalties. • Interest relief is a separate question from penalty abatement. You receive a penalty-by-penalty summary identifying the issue and the request route considered.

    Request and supporting documentation

    A written request connects the facts and records to the applicable IRS grounds. • Gather notices, account transcripts and prior-year compliance records. • Prepare a timeline and supporting records for the stated circumstances. • Submit the agreed request by an applicable method and track IRS correspondence. • Review whether an IRS calculation or account error should be addressed separately. You receive a copy of the submission and a list of outstanding IRS questions within scope.

    IRS authority and references

    These provisions and procedures address penalty assessment and administrative relief. You receive the references relevant to the agreed scope.

    Engagement and representation

    Penalty relief depends on the facts and the IRS determination. You receive a written summary of the agreed representation scope.

    Client perspective

    Proof from Google reviews

    5.0 average · 105 Google reviews · ebotCPA, Irving, TX

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    “EbotCPA made filing my taxes so much easier than I expected! They explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, caught deductions I didn't even know I qualified for, and made the whole process stress-free. Super responsive.”

    Harrison NdetanTax Preparation · Google

    “Working with Mr. Ebot has been an absolute pleasure. He is highly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and makes the tax process simple and stress-free. His professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care for his clients really set him apart.”

    Ndohnwi MomaTax Strategy & Planning · Google

    Published pricing

    These are the current published fees from our service catalog. We confirm final scope and any quoted add-ons in writing before work starts. The $97 Notice Review is credited toward the $497 Case Analysis. Fixed fees, confirmed in writing before work begins. Not a guarantee of any IRS outcome. We never charge a percentage of tax saved.

    Free Notice Decoder / free path

    The free decoder explains your notice from its type and date. No documents are uploaded at the free step.

    Free

    Notice Review

    Send us your IRS notice along with your own transcripts. We tell you what the notice is, what it means, and what the issues appear to be at a high level. This is information, not tax advice.

    $97

    Case Analysis

    We pull your transcripts, analyze your whole situation, and give you a written do-it-yourself plan.

    $497

    Representation

    Power of attorney (Form 2848) and we represent you before the IRS. Flat $1,000.

    $1,000

    Resolution work

    Final scope depends on work type and amount owed.

    Fixed by work type and amount owed

    Common questions

    What happens before irs penalty abatement – remove irs penalties work begins?

    We discuss your goals and records, confirm the engagement scope and fee in writing, and identify deadlines before substantive work starts.

    How do you determine the fee?

    Current catalog amounts and quote terms are listed in Published pricing above. We confirm the agreed work, responsibilities, and any quoted scope in writing before engagement.

    What records should I prepare?

    The records depend on your situation. We provide a focused request list after confirming the work and reporting period.

    Authority and standards
    • IRC § 6651 · Failure to File/Pay PenaltiesPrimary penalty provisions for filing and payment failures
    • IRC § 6656 · Failure to Deposit PenaltiesPenalty for late payroll tax deposits
    • IRC § 6662 · Accuracy-Related PenaltiesNegligence, substantial understatement, and valuation penalties
    • IRM 20.1.1.3.2 · Reasonable CauseCriteria for reasonable cause penalty relief
    • IRM 20.1.1.3.6.1 · First Time Abate (FTA) — IRM 20.1.1.3.3.2.1Administrative penalty waiver criteria and procedures
    • Treas. Reg. § 301.6651-1(c) · Reasonable Cause for Late Filing/PaymentRegulatory definition of reasonable cause
    • U.S. v. Boyle, 469 U.S. 241 (1985) · Supreme CourtReliance on tax professional does not excuse late filing

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