I owe the IRS a fair amount of money on back taxes. I am paying on them but recently asked for an abatement on the penalties. It was denied. I am going to appeal. Any suggestions for what might get my appeal approved?
2006-12-20 11:12:47 · 2 answers · asked by Renee S 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
A really good reason for being behind. Such as, "I was in a coma" or "I was stranded on a deserted island".
Anything short of a life or death excuse will probably be denied.
Someone I know tried "I'm just really bad with paperwork". I am sure the IRS got a laugh out of that one.
2006-12-20 12:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could say that it was an "honest" mistake and that you've always paid your taxes timely in the past. you could try saying you had a fire or flood and lost many documents.
if it was for your own business, you could perhaps say that youve had a lot of turnover with bookkeepers.
if it was already denied however, chances are they wont overturn their decision. keep paying b/c the penalties and interest are accruing every day.
2006-12-20 21:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by tma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋