We have provided sample letters that you can use to request waivers of several different types of IRS penalties. This guide provides a sample letter to IRS to waive penalty which will help you present your case and request relief from penalties.The following pages contain templates to request penalty abatement on behalf of your clients when certain criteria are met. Learn the 5 steps that tax resolution specialists must use to craft and submit a successful IRS First Time Penalty Abatement letter. The IRS will waive the usual fees and requests for copies of previously filed tax returns for affected taxpayers. You can request a penalty waiver for your client right from your Tax Professional Online Services account. There's no waiting on hold or being transferred. A penalty abatement request letter asks the IRS to remove a penalty for reasonable cause and contains an explanation of your circumstances.