Reduction of IRS Penalties
Explains how IRS penalty abatement requests are prepared and presented, and the circumstances under which the IRS may reduce or waive tax penalties.
Seattle IRS Penalty Lawyer
While a payment plan can be beneficial, a reduction of penalties can make settling a tax debt with the IRS significantly easier. However, the IRS does not simply offer to reduce or abate tax penalties. A request for abatement will need to be carefully created and presented. At the law firm of Lana Kurilova Rich PLLC, we have the experience to present abatement requests to the IRS and have a record of success in achieving reduced penalties for our clients. We will advise you if, in your situation, you have a chance of successful abatement or reduction of the IRS penalties. If so, we will build the best possible case in your favor.
Our Bellevue, Washington, law firm provides representation to individuals and businesses in the Greater Seattle area, statewide and nationwide. If a tax audit has led to penalties that you would like reduced, call us at (425) 289-0629 for an initial phone consultation with our Seattle IRS penalty reduction attorney.
Settling Tax Debt in Washington by Requesting to Abate or Reduce IRS Penalties
The most common penalties charged by the IRS are:
- Failure to file penalties
- Failure to pay penalties
There may be extenuating circumstances that caused you not to file your taxes on time or not to pay your taxes on time. For example, you may have been severely ill or outside of the country for a lengthy period of time.
Of course, the IRS is going to want to see proof of such circumstances. We will take the time to find out what caused you to incur IRS penalties. We will learn about the circumstances and review all of your options with you. You can be confident in our ability to package the proof and create a penalty reduction request that will achieve your goals. This request may or may not be part of a larger plan to allow installment payments or to reach a settlement, depending on your case and your needs.
Seeking IRS Tax Resolution? Call (425) 289-0629 for an Initial Phone Consultation With Our Bellevue Lawyer
For help settling tax debt in Washington, contact us today by phone or by e-mail to discuss your case with our experienced Seattle IRS penalty attorney. Find out how we can help.
About Attorney Lana Kurilova Rich
- Washington tax attorney since 2003: Lana Kurilova Rich has been admitted to the Washington State Bar since 2003 and has focused her practice on tax law since opening Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC the same year.
- Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.): Lana earned her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law in 2007 in addition to her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2003.
- Former Court of Appeals law clerk: Lana served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Elaine Houghton of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II.
- Bilingual: English and Russian: Born and raised in Russia, Lana is fluent in Russian and licensed to practice law in the Russian Federation in addition to Washington State.
- Federal, state, and international scope: Lana represents clients before the IRS, Washington State agencies (DOR, ESD, and L&I), and on cross-border tax matters including FBAR and Form 8938 compliance.
- Direct attorney communication: Clients work directly with Lana Kurilova Rich, not a routing desk. Calls and emails are returned promptly throughout the engagement.
- Pro bono Low Income Taxpayer Clinic: Lana has volunteered with the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic since 2006, helping qualifying taxpayers resolve IRS disputes at no cost.
- Integrated tax preparation and bookkeeping: The firm provides federal and state tax preparation alongside legal representation, reducing handoffs and accelerating resolution.
We invite you to contact our Bellevue, Washington, law office today by phone or by e-mail to discuss your case with our experienced tax lawyer. We are here to help.