IRS Penalty Abatement Letter
A formal, citation-backed request that asks the IRS to remove a failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, or failure-to-deposit penalty — through First Time Abate or reasonable cause. Start with a free analysis of your notice — you do not pay anything unless you choose to generate the letter.
Free · Instant · No signup · No card · Optional letter only if you act
How it works
Free analysis · No signup · No credit card
Upload your IRS penalty notice
FreeYour CP14, CP161, CP504, or other notice showing the penalty assessment.
Get your free penalty analysis
FreeWe identify the penalty type and check First Time Abate, reasonable-cause, and statutory-exception relief options.
Choose to generate your abatement request
Optional · $39Only if you decide it is worth it — a formal request letter citing the exact IRM section for your penalty.
You pay nothing until the final step. Uploading your notice and your penalty analysis are free. The $39 abatement request letter is generated only if you decide to send it — after you have seen which relief options may apply.
What the abatement request includes
Exact IRM & IRC citations
Cites IRM 20.1.1.3.3.2.1 for First Time Abate or the reasonable-cause basis that fits your facts.
Tailored to your penalty
Names the specific penalty (failure to file, failure to pay, or failure to deposit) and tax period at issue.
Addressed to the right unit
Formatted for the IRS address on your notice, not a generic inbox.
Mail-ready format
Ready to print and send, with space for your account details and supporting facts.
FAQs
Do I have to pay to find out if my penalty can be removed?
No. Uploading your notice and getting your penalty analysis is completely free — no signup and no card. You only pay if you decide to generate the formal abatement request letter after seeing your analysis.
When exactly do I pay?
Only at the very last step, and only if you choose it. After your free analysis shows which relief options may apply, generating the abatement request letter is an optional $39. Nothing is charged before that decision.
What is a First Time Abate letter?
It is a written request asking the IRS to remove a failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, or failure-to-deposit penalty under the First Time Abate administrative waiver (IRM 20.1.1.3.3.2.1), which is available to taxpayers with a clean three-year compliance history. The letter states why you meet the requirements.
Does this guarantee my penalty will be removed?
No. No service can guarantee an outcome — only the IRS decides whether to abate a penalty. A request that cites the correct provision and clearly states the facts simply makes your position easier for the IRS to evaluate.
Is this tax or legal advice?
No. Tax Penalty Wiper (a BureauGuard AI service) provides automated document preparation and general information, not tax or legal advice or representation. For advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified tax professional.
See if your penalty can be removed — free
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Tax Penalty Wiper is a BureauGuard AI service. We provide automated document preparation and general information for educational purposes only — not tax or legal advice or representation, and we do not guarantee abatement or any outcome. Penalty relief is determined solely by the IRS. Last reviewed: June 2026.