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Why Does The IRS Issue Penalties?

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Failure to pay your taxes on time will result in penalties and interest; there are 148 kinds of penalties which can be imposed by IRS. While most penalties are monetary in nature, in certain cases it may lead to forfeiture of property or even jail time.

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IRS Penalties: Why, What, When and Who

Call us at: 631-244-1650

Page 2: Why Does The IRS Issue Penalties?

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1: Why Does The IRS Issue Penalties?

• The IRS imposes tax penalties for many reasons.

• There are over 148 IRS penalties. Usually penalties are monetary in nature.

• Penalties involving forfeiture of property or even jail are not uncommon.

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2: Some Of The Common Reasons that Taxpayers Face IRS Penalties Include

• Late filing penalties.

• Late payment penalties.

• Accuracy related penalties.

• Trust Fund Recovery Penalty.

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3: What Is IRS Penalty Abatement?

• IRS may remove or reduce a penalty or interest imposed on a taxpayer.

• This process is known as Penalty Abatement.

• Many taxpayers seek this type of tax relief.

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• There must be a legitimate reason for making the request.

• Tax Payers must have their case well documented and substantiated.

• IRS does not charge a fee as they do in other circumstances.

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4: When Are IRS Penalties Abated?

• The IRS grants penalty abatement for the following reasons:

• Reasonable cause - Death or prolonged unemployment.

• IRS fault - An error or delay that led to a correction.

• Administrative waiver - Government directive.

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Statutory exception - Change in the Internal Revenue Code.

The IRS resolves less than half of penalty abatement cases in favor of the taxpayer.

Interest abatement cases are even more difficult to resolve.

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5: Who Should The Taxpayer Seek Advice From?

• IRS rejects these types of requests as a matter of due course.

• Seek the help of a tax problem expert for a favorable resolution.

• Contact an experienced certified Enrolled Agent or Tax Attorney at Long Island Tax Resolution Services.