Ask to remove the penalty (penalty relief) — English letter template

Use this if you had a good reason for paying or filing late, for example a serious illness or a disaster, or if you had no penalties in the 3 years before. You can also ask by phone. Interest on the tax itself usually stays.

What the letter says

Please remove the penalty on my account. Reason: [your reason, or: I had no penalties in the 3 years before]. I attach proof.

The letter in English

Fill in the parts in [brackets], print, sign and send it by post. Keep a copy.

[Your full name]
[Your street address]
[City, state or province, postal code]

[Name of the agency or company]
[Address from the letter]

[City], [MM/DD/YYYY]

Re: Request for penalty relief

Dear Sir or Madam,

About your notice dated [MM/DD/YYYY]: I ask you to remove the penalty charged on my account.

Reason: [Explain why you paid or filed late, for example a serious illness or a disaster. Or write: I had no penalties in the 3 tax years before, and I ask for first-time abatement.]

[I have attached copies of my proof.]

Thank you for reviewing my request.

Sincerely,


[Signature]
[Your full name]

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