07/08/2026
Good news from the IRS! Instead of having to apply for abatement under the First-Time Abate program, the IRS will begin automatically granting penalty abatement for eligible taxpayers.
IR-2026-83, July 8, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new automatic process to provide penalty relief for taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time, reducing the need for them to request assistance.