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December 7, 2019
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Can somebody advise how to request a late filing penalty waiver?

  • December 7, 2019
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Completely my fault, not making any excuse. Could not complete clients 1065 in time because laptop was stolen had no backup and with birth of new child could not get taxes done on time. Now IRS is sending out late filing penalty. Never been late before. Can somebody advise if you had similar situation and how to request a waiver?


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Best answer by IRonMaN

If it was the first offense, the IRS will normally waive the penalty.  If not, tell them the truth and ask for forgiveness.

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IRonMaN
IRonMaNAnswer
Level 15
December 7, 2019

If it was the first offense, the IRS will normally waive the penalty.  If not, tell them the truth and ask for forgiveness.

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abctax55
Level 15
December 7, 2019

Altho, using up the client's FTA ('cuz you really only get one) to cover your OWN mistake might be frowned upon.

HumanKind... Be Both
Intuit Community Champion
December 7, 2019
hmmmm.....well maybe you have a point.
Intuit Community Champion
December 7, 2019

Yes, I agree with Ironman....FTA's usually work well for first time.