If you live in Plantation, FL and received a penalty notice from the IRS, you’re not alone—but you also may not have to pay it.
At Polaris Tax & Accounting, located on Pine Island Road, we help individuals and business owners across Broward County challenge and reduce IRS penalties using legitimate relief options that the IRS rarely advertises.
What Is IRS Penalty Abatement?
Penalty abatement is the process of asking the IRS to remove or reduce penalties you’ve been charged—such as those for failing to file, failing to pay, or underpaying estimated taxes. The IRS has official procedures for this, but unless you know what to ask for and how to frame your situation, they often say “no” by default.
Common Penalties Eligible for Relief
- Failure to File (Late Return Penalty)
- Failure to Pay
- Estimated Tax Penalty
- Accuracy-Related Penalty
Each of these can be abated or reduced under the right circumstances, and some taxpayers may qualify for full removal.
Key Types of Relief You May Qualify For
1. First-Time Penalty Abatement (FTA)
If you have a clean filing history and this is your first major issue, the IRS may remove penalties with no further documentation required.
2. Reasonable Cause Relief
If something beyond your control (like a medical emergency, natural disaster, or business closure) caused you to miss a deadline, we help build and document your case.
3. Statutory Exceptions
Some penalties are automatically invalid under certain IRS procedural failures or notices that weren’t properly sent. We’ll review your case to see if this applies.
Why Most People Get Denied (And How We Fix It)
The IRS is notoriously vague in its notices. Many taxpayers submit insufficient or generic letters and are denied without understanding why. We draft precise, regulation-backed requests tailored to your facts—and we follow up. That’s a critical step most firms skip.
If you live in Plantation or nearby areas like Sunrise, Lauderhill, or Fort Lauderdale, and received:
- A CP504 Notice
- A Final Notice of Intent to Levy
- A Penalty Billing Statement
…don’t pay it blindly. Let our team review your options.
More IRS Help Near You
- Responding to IRS CP504 Notices
- Tax Resolution Services Near Pine Island Road
- Proactive Tax Planning in Plantation
Get the Relief You Deserve
Don’t let penalties snowball. If you’re in Plantation and dealing with tax penalties, schedule a consultation with Polaris. We’ll evaluate your situation, explain your abatement options, and help you resolve your tax issues the right way.