Chicago Penalty Abatement Lawyer
Providing Clients with Dedicated Advocacy Throughout the United States
Did you know that the IRS can abate penalties for a reasonable cause? Our penalty abatement attorney in Chicago may be able to help.
Individuals must file a Form 843 and prepare a detailed narrative. Reasonable cause may include:
- Death or serious illness in taxpayer’s family
- Unable to obtain records
- Reliance on advice of tax professionals
- Written or oral advice from IRS
- IRS error
You may appeal if you are unsuccessful.
Audit Reconsideration
- Client was assessed by examination
- Time to appeal has passed
- Request an audit reconsideration
- Prepare a letter and attach supporting documents
Taxpayer Advocate’s Office (TA)
File Form 911
- The TA can use a taxpayer assistance order (TAO)
- Must show ‘significant hardship” to receive assistance
- Attach a detailed statement
Tax Criteria to Be Eligible for Assistance
- Are suffering or about to suffer a significant hardship
- Are facing an immediate threat of adverse action
- Will incur significant costs
- Will suffer irreparable injury or long-term impact
- Have experienced a delay of more than 30 days
- Have not received a response or resolution by the date promised
Non-Filers & Getting Their Taxes Filed
- Order transcripts
- Determine what was unfiled
- Complete returns based upon the best available information
- Attach a statement that the returns were based upon estimates; that the client does not have all the details of the years, transactions and that they have been prepared to the best of the preparer’s ability
Call our Chicago IRS attorney today at (800) 261-6671 to schedule a consultation with Attorneys Tax Relief, LLC.
