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09/02/2026

Fascinating story. She is currently (I think) at Crystal Bridges and just recently passed.

08/31/2026

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08/24/2026

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08/12/2026

Great idea!

08/12/2026

This is scary.

06/30/2026

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06/30/2026

The IRS doesn't advertise this, but in 2026, there's still a powerful escape hatch for certain tax penalties: First-Time Penalty Abatement.

If you've been compliant for years and slipped up once, the IRS may remove failure-to-file or failure-to-pay penalties without requiring an explanation. It's not mercy. It's policy.

To qualify, you need a clean record for the prior three years and must be currently compliant. That means filed returns, or extensions in place, and any tax due paid or on a payment plan.

FTA doesn't cover everything. It won't touch accuracy-related penalties or estimated tax penalties. But for filing and payment penalties, it can wipe the slate clean.

If you don't qualify for FTA, Reasonable Cause Relief is the next option. This requires proof. Serious illness, disasters, and destroyed records can qualify. Forgetfulness and lack of money usually don't.
Here's the catch most people miss. The IRS applies FTA automatically before evaluating Reasonable Cause. That means if you have strong documentation for Reasonable Cause, you should push for that first. FTA is a one-time benefit. Once it's used, it's gone.
Requesting relief is straightforward. Many penalties can be removed over the phone. Larger penalties may require Form 843 and written documentation. Precision matters. Use IRS language. Be specific.
Interest is harder. It rarely goes away unless the IRS made a mistake. But if a penalty is removed, the interest tied to that penalty disappears too.

Most people never ask for relief. They just pay. That's expensive.

06/10/2026

US inflation jumped to 4.2% in May, the third consecutive increase since start of Iran war
Before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%, but the closure of the strait of Hormuz has affected energy prices

Before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%, but the closure of the strait of Hormuz has affected energy prices

06/10/2026

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