Penalty Abatement

Penalties for late filing, late payment, or underpayment can add a substantial amount to an already difficult tax debt. In some cases, penalties and accrued interest make up a large share of the total balance owed. The IRS offers several avenues to reduce or eliminate these penalties, including reasonable cause relief and first-time penalty abatement, but they have to be requested and properly supported. 

Mitchell St. Louis, P.A. reviews your situation to identify which penalties may qualify for abatement, then prepares and submits the request with the documentation needed to support it. 

What we handle:

• Evaluating eligibility for first-time penalty abatement 
• Preparing reasonable cause abatement requests for illness, disaster, or other qualifying circumstances 
• Appealing a denied penalty abatement request 
• Coordinating penalty relief with a broader resolution, such as a payment plan or Offer in Compromise 
• Reviewing prior-year penalties for abatement opportunities you may not know about 

Why it matters:

Penalties can continue accruing interest along with the original tax debt, so removing them can meaningfully reduce what you ultimately owe. Many taxpayers never request abatement simply because they don’t know it’s an option. 

Contact Mitchell St. Louis, P.A. today to schedule a consultation and find out if your penalties qualify for abatement.