Delinquent tax returns can lead to some very undesirable penalties for the taxpayer, whether they are an individual or a representative of a larger organization. Unless the delinquent taxpayer is able to provide some sort of reasonable cause for their late or unfiled tax return, they will surely face some sort of penalty. It is sometimes possible to qualify for an IRS abatement of penalties if the taxpayer is able to prove reasonable cause. This is determined on a case by case basis, however, and the Internal Revenue Service will always take all the relevant facts and circumstances into consideration.
When a taxpayer believes they will qualify for an IRS abatement of penalties, they must submit their request in writing. The document that they submit must include a declaration that their statement is being made under the penalties of perjury, as well as a detailed account of all the relevant facts alleged as the reasonable cause. The written statement must also come with supporting documentation that explains what type of delinquent tax returns led to the penalty being charged (for a late filed return, an incomplete return, or both). They must also explain what prevented them from complying with the law.
When an individual or organization has delinquent tax returns, they can qualify for IRS abatement of penalties if they are able to effectively explain what prevented them or their organization from requesting an extension of time to file their return. They must also explain how they were not neglectful or careless, but actually exercised ordinary business care and prudence. And finally, they must explain what steps were taken to prevent the same situation from occurring in the future.
In many cases it is preferable to hire Tax Relief Specialists to handle all the details of a request for IRS abatement of penalties. These cases can be hard to prove and the Internal Revenue Service has very stringent policies, so it helps to get as much help as possible.
Deadline For Tax Returns
eFiling tax returns is one of the fastest and most convenient way to complete your tax filing. The problem with efiling is that some people are just not comfortable sending sensitive information over the public network. Let's address those concerns and perhaps put them to rest once and for all. Here are 5 quick tips to get you started with your efiling:
Tip 1: Locate an IRS authorized efiling website.
This is the very first step you should take. You will find a link to an authorized website at the end of this article. So how do you know if the service provider is authorized by IRS or not? Simple. Look out for an "Authorized by IRS" logo. It is against the law to be publishing an IRS logo on a website without permission. So if you see this logo, that's a good sign.
Tip 2: Prepare for eFiling.
eFiling provides you with convenience, but you still need to do your homework. In other words, have your numbers ready. Don't wait till you want to efile, then start hunting for your income reports. If you are unsure which reports are needed, just standby all income reports. As you proceed with your efile, you will be prompted for the necessary figures along the way.
Tip 3: Work with a certified public accountant (CPA).
If you have income sources coming in from all different sources, try to work with a CPA whenever possible. Even though the efiling wizard prompts you while you efile, you may still not understand if you should include certain figures. The advice of a professional accountant will be most valuable here. Have your accountant look over the numbers before proceeding with the efile. When in doubt, at least you have someone you can rely on.
Tip 4: Don't be late!
You have several months before the deadline comes up (April 15th, midnight). So don't wait till the last minute to do your efiling. You may be scrambling to get some missing information. If you start early, and find that you are missing some information, you can always save your efile as a draft and complete the process later on. If you submit your tax return late, you may be liable for penalties.
Tip 5: Don't file using a public computer.
When you efile, you will be sending information through a secured connection. This is the industry standard of transmitting highly sensitive information on the Internet. What you don't want to do, is to efile using a public computer. Obviously, it's for security reasons. Although data is encrypted, you never know if there are sniffing software that may be installed in these systems.
If possible, efile from the comfort of your own home or office. When you take time to prepare for efiling, the process will be a breeze.
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