Penalty Abatement & Innocent Spouse

Seattle Tax Penalty Reduction Attorney

Reducing Tax Penalties and Interest

Penalties and interest on past due taxes can quickly grow into a substantial burden of their own. Even if you cannot pay the tax debt now, you can take action to limit the further accrual of penalties and possibly have them abated or reduced.

The law firm of Lana Kurilova Rich PLLC has a successful record with penalty abatement, including the IRS "innocent spouse" defense. We represent businesses and individuals in the Seattle and Puget Sound area, as well as statewide and nationwide. Call us today at (425) 289-0629 to learn how our experienced Seattle tax penalty reduction lawyer can help.

Penalty Abatement and Innocent Spouse Relief From Our Bellevue Lawyer

Are you being held responsible for tax debts accumulated by your spouse or ex-spouse without your knowledge? Did you find out about a tax obligation only after your wife or husband died? Perhaps your spouse or ex-spouse lied to you about financial issues? We see all types of life's situations and all kinds of taxpayers who could benefit from the innocent spouse option. The IRS recognizes an "innocent spouse" defense. Lana Kurilova Rich PLLC can petition the IRS for tax absolution if your former partner failed to advise you of your joint or separate tax filing or payment obligations, your financial situation, or if he or she was engaged in criminal activity, or assumed tax liabilities without your co-signature or other consent Occasionally the taxpayers file for the innocent spouse relief on their own and receive denials from the IRS; perhaps the supporting documentation was not "articulate" enough and we can overturn this adverse decision on appeal. If you tell us your situation, we can tell you whether you have a good case for an innocent spouse relief.

Federal and Washington State Penalty Abatement and Tax Debt Reduction

The IRS is often receptive to reasonable explanations of why tax returns were filed late or the actual taxes were not paid or paid late. Whether your business failed to collect and pay employment taxes or you were late on your federal income taxes without a valid extension, Lana Rich can help. We have been able to get the IRS penalties abated for clients who can provide evidence of a divorce, a child's illness, addictions, medical problems of self or family members, or other personal hardships. She works with you closely to understand your situation and find information that can be used to your advantage. In many cases, the IRS will agree to abate or reduce your penalties.

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The Washington State Department of Revenue, Department of Labor & Industries, and Employment Security Department are less forgiving, much of their operating budget depends on collecting penalties and interest. However, we can usually negotiate a reduction in penalties, or at least halt further accrual.

There are options for penalty abatement if your tax lawyer knows what she is doing. Contact our Bellevue penalty abatement and innocent spouse relief attorney at Lana Kurilova Rich PLLC for an initial phone consultation. We do not charge a fee until we determine we can help your cause.