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What is a IRS Penalty Response Letter?

A IRS Penalty Response Letter is a ready-to-use legal template for United States. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the IRS Penalty Response Letter cover?

The IRS Penalty Response Letter is organised into sections covering 1. Purpose of Letter, 2. Penalty Assessed, 3. Basis for the Assessment, 4. Reasonable Cause, 5. Corrective Action, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a IRS Penalty Response Letter is generally legally binding in United States, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

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A IRS Penalty Response Letter should comply with the laws in force in United States. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

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Telephone: ________
Email: ________


Date: ________


Internal Revenue Service
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RE: Request for Abatement of Penalty for Reasonable Cause

Taxpayer Name: ________
Taxpayer Identification Number (SSN/ITIN/EIN): ________
IRS Form Number: ________
Tax Period: ________
IRS Notice Number: ________


To Whom It May Concern:

1. Purpose of Letter. I am writing to respectfully request the abatement (cancellation) of a penalty assessed against me by the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”), pursuant to my right to request relief for reasonable cause under Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) § 6651, IRC § 6656, IRC § 6662, and/or such other section as may apply, together with Treasury Regulation § 301.6651-1(c) and the standards set forth in Internal Revenue Manual § 20.1.1.3.

2. Penalty Assessed. Enclosed is a copy of an IRS notice dated ________, assessing a penalty in connection with my ________ for the tax period ________ in the amount of $________ (________).

3. Basis for the Assessment. Upon reviewing the notice and my own records, I have determined that the penalty appears to have been assessed for the following reason:

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The relevant facts arose on or about ________ and continued through ________. There was no willful neglect, intentional disregard, or fraudulent intent on my part in connection with the preparation or filing of my ________.

5. Corrective Action. Upon becoming aware of the matter, I acted promptly to come into full compliance. I have addressed, or plan to address, the issue in the following manner:

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6. Request for Relief. For the reasons set forth above, I respectfully request that the penalty in the amount of $________, together with any associated interest attributable solely to such penalty, be abated and canceled in full on the grounds of reasonable cause. To the extent the Service determines that reasonable cause does not apply, I further request, in the alternative, consideration of relief under the First-Time Abatement (FTA) administrative waiver described in Internal Revenue Manual § 20.1.1.3.6.1.

8. Declaration. Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this request, including any accompanying statements and documents, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the facts stated herein are true, correct, and complete.


Respectfully submitted,




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Signature: ________
Date: ________

Enclosure(s): ________

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