The IRS can waive penalties it assessed against you or your business if there was “reasonable cause” for your actions.
The IRS permits reasonable cause penalty relief for penalties arising in three broad categories:
Contrary to what you might think, the term “reasonable cause” is a term of art at the IRS. This seemingly simple phrase has a precise and detailed definition as it relates to penalty abatement. There are three instances where you might qualify for reasonable cause. There are five instances where you likely do not qualify for reasonable cause penalty relief. If you would like to discuss IRS penalty relief, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
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