IRS penalty abatement help in Fort Lauderdale · English and Haitian Creole
RnM Advisory helps you review an IRS penalty notice, identify the relief path worth considering and organize the records for a request. We start with the actual notice and account facts, so you know what to address and what still needs to be paid.
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What we review
Bring the complete notice, the tax period and your payment and filing records. We distinguish an incorrect assessment from a request for relief, and review the specific penalty rather than treating every charge the same way.
Three relief paths to discuss
First-Time Abate (FTA)
This administrative relief considers a recent history of timely compliance. A request is needed, and the IRS reviews its account records. We help identify the relevant years and questions to raise.
Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP)
The IRS began its AEP transition in summer 2026 for eligible 2025 annual and 2026 quarterly returns. AEP can prevent specified late-filing, late-payment or late-deposit penalties when an original return is processed and eligibility requirements are met. An assessed penalty still needs attention if you believe relief should have applied.
Reasonable cause
Facts such as serious illness or a disaster may support relief when they explain why you could not meet an obligation despite reasonable care. Evidence and timing matter. Lack of funds alone or relying on a preparer generally does not establish reasonable cause for late filing or payment. Different penalties have different standards.
For a fuller explanation, read our IRS penalty-abatement guide and the IRS administrative-relief rules.
How RnM Advisory helps prepare a request
- Identify: review the notice, penalty type, tax year and response instructions.
- Compare: organize returns, receipts, account correspondence and any prior decision.
- Document: build a concise timeline and connect supporting evidence to the relevant events.
- Prepare and follow up: help with an appropriate request and explain which copies and confirmations to keep.
We do not promise that the IRS will remove a penalty. We explain the proposed scope and any service fee before a paid engagement.
What to bring
- The full IRS notice and envelope, plus any denial letter.
- Relevant returns, extensions and payment confirmations.
- A list of affected tax years and penalties.
- A dated explanation and supporting records for the circumstances involved.
Ask how to share documents securely. Tell us about an approaching notice deadline when booking.
Frequently asked questions
Does penalty abatement cancel the tax balance?
No. Penalty relief does not erase the underlying tax. A remaining balance may need a separate payment arrangement; see our IRS payment plan help.
What happens to interest?
When a penalty is reduced or removed, the IRS adjusts related interest. That does not eliminate all interest on unpaid tax.
How is a request submitted?
The notice and applicable procedure control. Some requests can be handled by phone; others require a written request or Form 843. We review the appropriate route for the penalty involved.
What if I already received a denial?
Bring the decision and its instructions so the available response or appeal steps can be reviewed promptly.
Get help with your IRS penalty notice
Book a free 30-minute IRS consultation. You can also read our IRS notice guide, explore tax resolution services or contact RnM Advisory.
Federal tax information reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: IRS penalty relief and reasonable cause. Eligibility depends on the penalty, period and facts. State relief follows separate rules.