Category Archives: Tax Penalties

IRS Penalties: Part 1 of 4

The Internal Revenue Code imposes many different kinds of penalties, ranging from civil fines to imprisonment for criminal tax evasion. Penalties are generally payable upon notice and demand. Penalties are generally assessed, collected and paid in the same manner as … Continue reading

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IRS Penalty Abatement

The IRS assesses various penalties, including those for late filing of tax returns and late payments of taxes.  These penalties effectively punish taxpayers for noncompliance. Fortunately, there are relief provisions that can help eliminate or otherwise reduce penalties that have … Continue reading

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Failure to File or Pay Penalties: Eight Facts

The number of electronic filing and payment options increases every year, which helps reduce your burden and also improves the timeliness and accuracy of tax returns. When it comes to filing your tax return, however, the law provides that the … Continue reading

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IRS Can Now Reduce the Amount of the Frivolous Tax Penalty

  Section 6702(d) of the Internal Revenue Code authorizes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reduce the amount of the frivolous tax submission penalty assessed under section 6702(a) or (b) if the IRS determines that a reduction would promote compliance … Continue reading

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