This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Penalty abatement reasonWritten request Reasonable cause Write a letter requesting reasonable cause abatement, or send Form 843, Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement. The IRS decision usually takes about three to four months.1 more row
IRS Penalty Abatement Request Letter State the type of penalty you want removed. Include an explanation of the events and specific facts and circumstances of your situation, and explain how these events were outside of your control. Attach documents that will prove your case.
IRS Penalty Abatement Request Letter State the type of penalty you want removed. Include an explanation of the events and specific facts and circumstances of your situation, and explain how these events were outside of your control. Attach documents that will prove your case.
In the body of the letter, explain the reason for your request for penalty waiver. Be factual and provide specific details about your circumstances. If you are claiming reasonable cause, provide supporting evidence to back up your claim.
Complete Form RC 4288 to apply for relief within 10 years of the tax owing. Give the facts and reasons why the charges should be cancelled or waived. Include all relevant supporting documents and information.
Waiver letters are usually brief and limited to two or three paragraphs. Stick to the facts. Don't exaggerate the reasons why you require the waiver or dramatize your situation. Include evidence that supports your reasons for requesting a waiver such as names, dates or anything else that backs up what you say.
How do I complete abatement form 843? Line 1 is the tax year the abatement is for. Line 2 is the total fees/penalties you are asking the IRS to remove. Line 3 is generally going to be Income (tax). Line 4 is the Internal Revenue Code section. Line 5a is the reason you are requesting the abatement.
Write to explain why you disagree and include any documents and information you wish the IRS to consider, along with the bottom tear-off portion of the notice. Mail the information to the IRS address shown in the lower left part of the notice. Allow at least 30 days for a response.