This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Use Form 843 to claim a refund or request an abatement of certain taxes, penalties, additions to tax, interest, and fees. Do not use Form 843 to request an abatement of income, estate, or gift tax.
IRS Penalty Abatement Request Letter State the type of penalty you want removed. Include an explanation of the events and specific facts and circumstances of your situation, and explain how these events were outside of your control. Attach documents that will prove your case.
In the body of the letter, explain the reason for your request for penalty waiver. Be factual and provide specific details about your circumstances. If you are claiming reasonable cause, provide supporting evidence to back up your claim.
If we cannot approve your relief over the phone, you may request relief in writing with Form 843, Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement. To reduce or remove an estimated tax penalty, see: Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals Penalty. Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Corporations Penalty.
You can find abatement applications at any city and town assessor's office. For the state abatement application, State Tax Form 128, visit the Department of Revenue's website. An abatement cannot be approved unless you file a Department of Revenue tax abatement form by the deadline.
Taxpayers seeking to obtain an abatement of a tax or penalty that has been assessed by DOR should use MassTaxConnect (MTC) and follow the instructions provided for disputing a tax or penalty. Alternatively, taxpayers may file a paper Form ABT, Application for Abatement.
IRS Penalty Abatement Request Letter State the type of penalty you want removed. Include an explanation of the events and specific facts and circumstances of your situation, and explain how these events were outside of your control. Attach documents that will prove your case.
How do I complete abatement form 843? Line 1 is the tax year the abatement is for. Line 2 is the total fees/penalties you are asking the IRS to remove. Line 3 is generally going to be Income (tax). Line 4 is the Internal Revenue Code section. Line 5a is the reason you are requesting the abatement.
IRS Penalty Abatement Request Letter State the type of penalty you want removed. Include an explanation of the events and specific facts and circumstances of your situation, and explain how these events were outside of your control. Attach documents that will prove your case.