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## Building a Winning Penalty Abatement Case

Frost Law’s Rebecca Sheppard and former IRS investigator Robert Nordlander explain the mechanics of IRS penalty abatement—the process of negotiating for the removal or reduction of tax penalties. Moving beyond the basics, the discussion targets the specific criteria for "Reasonable Cause" and the First-Time Abatement tool, providing a roadmap for how to frame a request that the IRS will accept. This session is designed for taxpayers and professionals seeking to understand the precise strategy required to navigate IRS negotiations, avoid common procedural pitfalls, and limit unnecessary financial damage.

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