Fix Your Tax Penalties: A Step-by-Step Guide to IRS Penalty Abatement

Start here! In this quick intro, Marian breaks down what penalty abatement is, who this course is for, and what you’ll walk away with by the end.

Learn what documents, notices, and tax details you should have on hand before making your abatement request.

Learn which penalties you may be able to remove — including late filing, late payment, and payroll deposit penalties.

Find out if you qualify for the IRS’s First-Time Abatement program and how to request it.

Discover what counts as a “reasonable cause” for IRS relief — and how to back it up with documentation.

Step-by-step walkthrough of how to write a compelling IRS abatement letter, using the templates provided in your downloads.

Not sure when or how to use Form 843? This lesson walks through every line and explains when it’s required.

Learn how to request penalty abatement by phone using my proven call script — no legal jargon, just real talk.

Not sure what to attach to your request? This lesson walks through the ideal documentation for Reasonable Cause.

Learn how to package and send your request so it’s easy for the IRS to understand — and hard for them to deny.

Find out how long it takes to get a response, what letters to expect from the IRS, and when to follow up.

Learn how to appeal or strengthen your request if your first attempt is denied.

See how one business owner successfully used First-Time Abatement to erase over $2,000 in penalties.

Recap your steps and download your final checklist so you can send your request with confidence.