Segal, Cohen & Landis

IRS Penalties & Abatement

19 attorney-written articles

Missed Form 5471? How to Review the Filing Obligation and a Penalty Notice

Review a Form 5471 filing obligation and penalty notice using ownership records, filer categories, submission evidence and the actual response deadline.

Oct 8, 2026Approx. 3 min readRead →

How to Avoid Tax Underpayment Penalty: Simple Methods

Review estimated-tax payment rules, safe harbors, quarterly penalty calculations and applicable waiver requirements.

Sep 1, 2026Approx. 13 min readRead →

A Quick Start Guide to Understanding IRS Accuracy Penalty Triggers

Review accuracy-related penalty grounds, valuation thresholds and applicable disclosure and reasonable-cause rules.

Aug 17, 2026Approx. 12 min readRead →

IRS Accuracy-Related Penalty: Essential Guide

Learn how accuracy-related penalties differ by statutory ground and how supported defenses and relief may apply.

Jun 30, 2026Approx. 14 min readRead →

How to Resolve IRS Penalty Issues with the Taxpayer Advocate

Learn about IRS penalty-relief requirements and circumstances in which the Taxpayer Advocate Service may provide assistance.

Jun 23, 2026Approx. 14 min readRead →

IRS Tax Penalties: Terms Demystified

Review IRS penalty relief, the precise compliance-history rules, current AEP transition and applicable request procedures.

Jun 19, 2026Approx. 11 min readRead →

How to Navigate the Tax Audit Abatement Process

Distinguish penalty abatement from audit reconsideration and review the applicable request procedures and review options.

Jun 11, 2026Approx. 16 min readRead →

How to Request IRS Penalty Relief in 5 Steps

Review IRS penalty relief, the precise compliance-history rules, current AEP transition and applicable request procedures.

Jun 9, 2026Approx. 16 min readRead →

How to File Form 843 for First Time Abatement

Review IRS penalty relief, the precise compliance-history rules, current AEP transition and applicable request procedures.

Jun 5, 2026Approx. 10 min readRead →

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your IRS CP215 Notice

Understand a CP215 civil penalty notice and review its actual payment dates, response instructions and available relief.

Apr 10, 2026Approx. 11 min readRead →

Stop the Bleeding from a Federal Tax Late Penalty

Review federal late-filing and late-payment penalties, continuing interest and the requirements for available relief.

Apr 7, 2026Approx. 11 min readRead →

Where to Send IRS Form 843 This Year

Learn how Form 843 mailing instructions depend on the claim type and notice, and how to preserve evidence of timely filing.

Mar 31, 2026Approx. 8 min readRead →

Don't Pay That Penalty: Your Guide to Tax Abatement

Don’t pay IRS penalties! Get expert Tax penalty abatement help. Learn to appeal, reduce, or remove fines with our comprehensive guide.

Dec 2, 2025Approx. 12 min readRead →

5 Practical Ways to Solve Your IRS Penalty Abatement Problems for Good

Struggling with IRS penalties? Solve your problems with 5 practical ways to get IRS penalty abatement. Learn how to get relief today!

Nov 19, 2025Approx. 14 min readRead →

Got Penalties? Form 843 is Your Ticket to IRS Abatement

Got IRS penalties? Learn how to use IRS form 843 to claim refunds or request abatement of penalties and interest. Get expert tips!

Nov 13, 2025Approx. 13 min readRead →

Late Tax Filing Penalties: Your Guide to IRS Fines

Navigate the penalty for filing taxes late with our guide. Understand IRS fines, explore relief options, and avoid severe consequences.

Nov 4, 2025Approx. 12 min readRead →

Don't Pay More: Slash Your IRS Tax Penalties

Review IRS penalty relief, the precise compliance-history rules, current AEP transition and applicable request procedures.

Oct 27, 2025Approx. 10 min readRead →

Avoiding IRS Penalties: Filing, Payments and Relief

Review filing and payment rules, estimated-tax safe harbors, penalty notices and the current transition from FTA to AEP administrative relief.

Oct 23, 2025Approx. 11 min readRead →

IRS Interest Accrual and Abatement

Many taxpayers believe that if they pay an outstanding tax bill, the IRS will forgive the interest, or, if they set up a payment plan with the IRS, interest will no longer accrue on the unpaid balance. Unfortunately…

Jun 5, 2023Approx. 6 min readRead →
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