Show Menu

Help  |  Pay an Invoice  |  My Account  |  CPE Log  |  Log in

Self-Study

IRS Penalties and Abatements

Valid for one year from purchase date
Self-study - On-Demand
2 CPE (2 technical)

Course code: 26SX-0050
View pricing

If your organization is exempt from sales tax, call us at 952-831-2707 to complete your purchase.

Add to cart

Unlock more for less. This course is included in CPA Crossings Unlimited Self-Study Subscription -- just $299 (plus tax) gets you unlimited access to all CPA Crossings' self-study courses, including this one. Maximize your ROI and learning potential -- order now!

Penalty abatement is a technique that tax practitioners can utilize to help their clients reduce penalties and interest they owe to the IRS if the taxpayer can prove "reasonable cause". This course will provide you with some insider tips, practical steps and effective strategies to help your client manage IRS tax penalties and interest. Learn about various types of penalties that you may face, and the various forms and procedures used for requesting penalty and interest abatement, including First Time and Reasonable Cause abatement. Plus, learn about the procedure to follow when requesting refund of paid penalties.

Major subjects

  • Various types of penalties: Accuracy related, fraud, understatement of valuation, reporting requirement, failure to pay, and pay or deposit penalties.
  • Rules on waiver of penalties and interests.
  • Various forms and procedures for requesting relief.
  • First Time Abatement: Requirements and procedures.
  • How an individual taxpayer qualifies for Reasonable Cause abatement.
  • Procedures for requesting refund of paid penalties.
  • Available administrative options.

Learning objectives

  • Identify situations where penalties can be imposed.
  • Utilize techniques for preventing or reducing any penalty assessments.
  • Ascertain when the First Time Abatement can be used.
  • Obtain a working knowledge of the procedure governing the request for refund.

Who should take this program?

  • CPAs, Enrolled Agents, attorneys, finance professionals, financial planners and tax professionals.

Pricing

Standard Member Fee $58.00
checkmark Standard Nonmember Fee $58.00
Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $58.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.

If your organization is exempt from sales tax, call us at 952-831-2707 to complete your purchase.

Add to cart

More program information

Area
of study
Taxation
Field(s)
of study
Taxes - Technical (2.0)
Level Intermediate
Format Self-study - On-Demand
Sponsor CPA Crossings, LLC
NASBA ID#: 108744
Prerequisites Prereq. None
Advance
prep
None

Related programs

May 22, 2026 | IRS Cybersecurity Checklist | Webinar

May 22, 2026 | IRS Penalties and Abatements | Webinar

May 27, 2026 | Peeking Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides | Webinar

May 28, 2026 | Navigating IRS Authorizations: Form 2848 and Form 8821 | Webinar

May 29, 2026 | Surgent's IRS Tax Examinations and Hot Issues | Webinar

Search CPE catalog