Let’s be real for a second—life doesn’t always go according to plan. Illness, job loss, family emergencies, mental health struggles… the hits come hard and fast sometimes, and even the most responsible people can fall behind.
But while you’re picking up the pieces and doing your best to bounce back, the IRS isn’t exactly sending sympathy cards. Interest and penalties? Yep—they keep adding up like unpaid parking tickets. Before you know it, that original tax bill has turned into a whole different beast.
The Good News? You Might Not Have to Pay All Those Penalties
Believe it or not, the IRS has a little thing called penalty relief—and under the right circumstances, you could qualify to have some or even all of those extra charges reduced or removed.
There are two main paths that might help:
- Reasonable Cause – This is for folks who had something serious and unexpected happen. Think medical issues, natural disasters, death in the family, or other circumstances that made it genuinely hard to stay on top of taxes.
- First-Time Penalty Abatement – If you’ve generally been in good standing and this is your first slip-up, the IRS might cut you some slack. It’s kind of like a “get out of jail free” card for taxes (but with a few more hoops to jump through).
Want the Full Scoop?
I recently wrote an article for The Rockwall Times that breaks down these two options, who qualifies, and how the process works. If you’ve been hit with penalties and are feeling overwhelmed, give it a read:
Don’t Lose Hope—Let’s Get You Some Relief
At Burgess Tax Relief, we’ve helped countless clients challenge IRS penalties and take real steps toward financial peace. If life threw you a curveball and the tax man made things worse, don’t go it alone.
📍 We’re based in Rockwall, TX, but help clients nationwide
📞 Call us at 214-295-7264
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Remember: life happens. You don’t have to face the IRS alone. Let’s find your wiggle room.
