IRS 2026 Update: Is Your Penalty Removal Now Automatic?
The IRS has quietly rolled out a significant change for the 2026 tax season: Automatic First-Time Abatement (FTA). For m …
The First-Time Abate Rule: A Secret Weapon to Fresh Start Initiative
If you have a clean track record with the IRS but recently received a large bill for late filing or late payment, there …
First-Time Abatements vs. Reasonable Cause: Which Should You Choose?
When you’re staring down an IRS penalty, you don’t just want it reduced—you want it gone. The IRS essentially offers two …
