Bobo’s • Homewood, Illinois

Questions about IRS penalty relief

Penalties and the underlying tax are separate parts of an account. A penalty-relief request depends on the penalty type, the facts, and the IRS requirements that apply.

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Tax relief contact: Republic Tax

Identify the charge

Keep the notice that identifies the penalty and the tax period. Failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, accuracy-related, and other penalties can have different rules.

Explain the circumstances accurately

A request may involve the dates, events, filing history, and steps taken to comply. A first-time waiver and a reasonable-cause request are not interchangeable, and a general hardship statement does not establish eligibility.

Ask what the service includes

Clarify whether the proposed work covers reviewing the penalty, preparing a request, responding to a notice, or another task. Ask what happens if the IRS denies the request and what balance remains.

Use the IRS penalty-relief guidance

The IRS explains types of penalty relief and how to request it. Follow the instructions in your own notice when a response deadline applies.

Take the next step with a conversation.

Ask about your tax debt, the available services, and what comes next.