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What is IRS Penalty Abatement?
Penalty abatement is a formal request to the IRS asking for the removal or reduction of penalties applied to your tax account. If you can demonstrate that you had a reasonable cause for your filing or payment issues — such as illness, natural disaster, reliance on incorrect professional advice, or other extenuating circumstances — the IRS may waive the penalties, drastically reducing what you owe.
Common Penalties Eligible for Abatement
- Failure to File Penalty – For filing your tax return after the deadline
- Failure to Pay Penalty – For paying taxes late or underpaying your balance
- Accuracy-Related Penalty – For errors or omissions on your tax return
- Estimated Tax Penalty – For failing to make proper quarterly estimated payments
- Payroll Tax Penalties – For late or missed payroll tax deposits by businesses
Even if you don’t qualify for penalty abatement under reasonable cause, you may be eligible for First-Time Penalty Abatement (FTA), which allows qualifying taxpayers to remove penalties for one tax year if they have a history of compliance.



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IRS penalties can quickly turn a manageable tax bill into an overwhelming financial burden. Whether you’ve been penalized for late filing, late payment, underreporting income, or payroll tax errors, Parent & Parent Advisory | IRSMedic specializes in negotiating penalty abatement to help you reduce or remove costly fines. With over 20 years of experience helping individuals, businesses, and self-employed professionals, our team of tax attorneys, CPAs, and former IRS insiders knows exactly how to present your case to maximize your chances of penalty relief.



Penalty Abatement Services for Individuals, Businesses, and Self-Employed Professionals
IRS penalties aren’t just for large corporations — anyone can face steep fines for missed filings, underpayments, payroll errors, or compliance mistakes. Whether you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or managing a multi-state operation, we help you correct past mistakes and avoid future penalties through comprehensive penalty abatement and proactive tax compliance strategies.
Our Penalty Abatement Services Cover:
- Late Filing Penalties – For missed tax return deadlines
- Failure to Pay Penalties – For unpaid or underpaid taxes
- Payroll Tax Penalties – For late or incorrect payroll tax deposits
- Accuracy-Related Penalties – For errors in tax filings
- Estimated Tax Penalties – For missed quarterly payments
Our team helps you prepare all necessary documentation, file your abatement request, and negotiate directly with the IRS to remove or reduce penalties and minimize interest charges.
– Over 20 years of experience negotiating with the IRS for penalty relief and tax debt resolution
– Team of tax attorneys, CPAs, and former IRS insiders who know how the IRS reviews and approves penalty abatement requests
– Expertise in securing relief for individual taxpayers, small business owners, self-employed professionals, and corporations
– Extensive knowledge of IRS reasonable cause standards, first-time penalty abatement qualifications, and administrative relief processes
– Serving clients in Wallingford, New Haven County, all of Connecticut, and nationwide
– Extraordinary Client Relations and Client Services Above All Else
– Customized Strategies Tailored to Your Situation
– Nationwide and Local Tax Relief Services
From our office in Wallingford, Connecticut, we serve clients throughout New Haven County, Hartford County, Fairfield County, and across the United States, helping taxpayers resolve penalties and avoid future IRS problems.
Frequently Asked Questions About Penalty Abatement
What is IRS Penalty Abatement?
Penalty abatement is a process where you formally request that the IRS remove or reduce penalties from your tax account. To qualify, you must demonstrate reasonable cause for your late filing, late payment, or other tax errors.
What qualifies as reasonable cause?
Common reasons the IRS may approve penalty abatement include:
- Reliance on incorrect advice from a tax professional
- Serious illness or medical emergency
- Natural disasters affecting your records or ability to file
- Significant records loss due to fire, flood, or theft
- Family emergencies or other events beyond your control
What if this is my first tax penalty?
If you have a clean compliance history for the past three years, you may qualify for First-Time Penalty Abatement (FTA), which allows the IRS to remove certain penalties for one tax year, even without reasonable cause.

Can I request penalty abatement for payroll tax issues?
Yes, businesses can request abatement of payroll tax penalties, especially if the errors were unintentional and you’ve taken steps to correct your payroll processes.

How long does the penalty abatement process take?
The timeline depends on the complexity of your case and the type of penalties involved, but the IRS generally responds to abatement requests within a few months. Our team stays on top of the process and keeps you updated every step of the way.

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With over two decades of experience in tax compliance, penalty resolution, and IRS negotiations, the tax attorneys, CPAs, and former IRS insiders at Parent & Parent Advisory | IRSMedic provide comprehensive penalty abatement services for individuals, businesses, and self-employed professionals across Connecticut and nationwide.
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The IRS aggressively assesses penalties for late filings, underpayments, payroll tax errors, and inaccurate returns — particularly for small businesses, self-employed professionals, and high-income taxpayers. These penalties, combined with interest, can more than double your original tax liability.
Whether you need help removing existing penalties, correcting compliance gaps, or proactively ensuring your tax filings are accurate to avoid future fines, the penalty abatement team at Parent & Parent Advisory | IRSMedic is ready to help.