Mastering Penalty Abatement: Strategies for Overcoming Denials and Appeals
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From: $139.00
Date: June 18 , 2025
Time: 1pmET | 12pm CT | 11am MT | 10am PT
Duration: 120 Minutes
Description:
Dive deep into the world of IRS penalties and discover proven strategies for penalty abatement success in this interactive CPE webinar. We’ll explore the nuances of the IRM Chapter 20 Penalty Handbook, examining key differences between First Time Abatement (FTA) and general Penalty Abatement.
This hands-on course will guide you through practical examples, showcasing effective penalty abatement letters and analyzing how they perform in different situations. We’ll also go beyond the basics, investigating real-life cases where abatement requests were denied and exploring the underlying reasons behind those decisions.
By the end of the webinar, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of penalty abatement strategies, including the available Appeals options, and be ready to make informed decisions on behalf of your clients.
Major Topics Covered:
Establishing Reasonable Cause for Penalty Relief
Understanding First Time Abatement (FTA)
The Role of Ordinary Business Care and Prudence
Special Considerations: Death, Serious Illness, or Unavoidable Absence
Natural Disasters and Other Disturbances as Reasonable Cause
Navigating Erroneous Advice or Reliance Claims
Learning Objectives
Understand the key differences between First Time Abatement (FTA) and general Penalty Abatement
Analyze sample penalty abatement submission letters to identify best practices
Review and evaluate actual IRS response letters to abatement requests
Identify the criteria for qualifying for both penalty abatement and First Time Abatement
Explore available appeals options for taxpayers when abatement requests are denied
Prepare to deepen your understanding of the IRS penalty landscape and develop practical expertise in navigating penalty abatement processes. This is your opportunity to enhance your skills and become a trusted advisor in helping clients mitigate IRS penalties.
Join Marc Dombrowski in this comprehensive online course and begin your path toward mastering penalty abatement strategies!
Credits and Other information:
Recommended CPE credit – 2.0
Recommended field of study – Taxes
Session Prerequisites and preparation: None
Session learning level: Basic
Location: Virtual/Online
Delivery method: Group Internet Based
Attendance Requirement: Yes
Session Duration: 120 minutes
Who Will Benefit:
CPA
Enrolled Agents (EAs)
Tax Professionals
Attorneys
Other Tax Preparers
Finance professionals
Financial planners
About Our Speaker
Marc J. Dombrowski, EA specializes in IRS/State Collections Cases, settlements with the IRS, Tax Lien Releases and Corporate Officer Assessments. He has lectured since 1994 on advanced collection topics. As an Enrolled Agent, he is licensed to practice before the IRS in all 50 states. He received the NAEA President’s Award for his contributions to the practitioner community.
As an educator, he received the NAEA’s Excellence in Education Award. He is a former contributor to CNBC, the NAEA’s EA Journal and the Wall Street Journal Online. He is a Level I, Level II, Level III and Graduate Level instructor with the National Tax Practice Institute. In addition to several Chapter EA speaking engagements, he has spoken for the NYS Society of EA’s, CA Society of EA’s, Florida EA Society, Missouri Society, NJ Society, Tennessee, Washington, Arizona, Michigan, Georgia, Louisiana, New England EA’s, Utah EA Society, NATP and the Ohio EA Society’s Annual Convention(s). He has collaborated with Tax Practice Pro to provide several Collections Webinars and Podcasts that qualify for Continuing Education on IRS and State Collection Topics. Marc is also a FINRA Arbitrator.
