IRS Tax Help From Veteran Tax Lawyers

Dealing With IRS And California State Tax Penalties

John Spurgeon & Associates, Inc. offers expert IRS tax help by experienced tax lawyers and CPAs. If you have an IRS Tax problem or have been assessed penalties by the IRS or the Franchise Tax Board, there are remedies available. Penalties often comprise 25% of the total tax liability.

Penalties and interest are assessed when:

  • You have filed your tax returns late – if you have any unfiled returns you will want to get them filed as soon as possible
  • You have unpaid back taxes
  • You were audited resulting in additional taxes payable
  • You have not remitted payroll tax withholdings

Penalty Abatement Or Elimination

You may be eligible to reduce or eliminate all of your penalties and interest. This won’t eliminate the taxes owing, just the penalties and interest which can be substantial. In most cases, you will be able to eliminate the penalty but not the interest. If you are successful in getting the penalties eliminated, the IRS will want you to pay your tax debt in full.

It will take a very convincing case for the IRS or Franchise Tax Board to cancel the penalties. Some examples are:

  • Acts of God – floods, earthquakes, hurricanes
  • Major situation in the family such as protracted illness, death of a family member or divorce
  • Loss or destruction of your records
  • Other circumstances out of your control

Abatement Filing Options

  • Using the IRS prescribed form 843
  • Send a written petition outlining your case
  • Request an in person meeting to present your case

Penalties and interest can create a unique and pressing IRS tax problem. As veteran tax lawyers and CPA’s we can provide expert IRS tax help to resolve your situation.

Please contact us today at 626-440-9518 for a free 15 minute phone consultation.