You may qualify for penalty relief if you tried to comply with tax laws but were unable due to circumstances beyond your control. We have provided sample letters that you can use to request waivers of several different types of IRS penalties.If you need additional information about requesting a waiver, call us at 1-800-531-5441, ext. 34560, or 512-463-4560. This guide provides a sample letter to IRS to waive penalty which will help you present your case and request relief from penalties. Use Form 843 to claim a refund or request an abatement of certain taxes, interest, penalties, fees, and additions to tax. Learn the 5 steps that tax resolution specialists must use to craft and submit a successful IRS First Time Penalty Abatement letter. Understand the different types of penalties, how to avoid getting a penalty, and what you need to do if you get one. Taxpayers hate paying IRS penalties. The penalty you must pay is a percentage of the taxes you didn't pay on time.