{"product_id":"reasonable-cause-and-first-time-abatement-penalty-relief-0-2-nano-cpe","title":"Reasonable Cause and First-Time Abatement Penalty Relief - 0.2 CPE","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Penalties Apply, Relief Isn’t Automatic — Strategy Matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIRS penalties can quickly turn a small compliance issue into a costly problem. While the IRS offers penalty relief through reasonable cause and first-time abatement (FTA), applying the wrong approach — or using FTA too early — can eliminate future defenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course explains how penalty relief works, when each option applies, and how to approach abatement requests strategically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning Objective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentify the requirements for IRS penalty abatement under reasonable cause and first-time abatement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis nano-learning course explains IRS penalty abatement under the reasonable cause standard and the first-time abatement (FTA) policy. Participants learn eligibility requirements, documentation expectations, and practical considerations when requesting penalty relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho This Course Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTax professionals who prepare, review, or represent clients in matters involving IRS penalties, notices, or compliance failures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Course Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePenalty relief is not just about removing penalties — it’s about preserving future options. Using first-time abatement too early can prevent later reasonable cause arguments, while poorly documented claims often fail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding how and when to use each abatement method helps practitioners reduce client costs, improve outcomes, and avoid procedural missteps that limit future relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor \/ Instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLee T. Reams, Sr., BSME, EA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLee T. Reams, Sr. is an Enrolled Agent and nationally recognized speaker with decades of experience in tax practice, representation, and education. He specializes in complex individual taxation, advanced tax planning, and IRS procedural issues, and is known for translating technically dense tax concepts into practical guidance for tax professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 109.643%;\" height=\"419\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 26.3538%;\" width=\"148\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 73.2852%;\" width=\"481\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgram Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField of Study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCredit Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.2 CPE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNano Learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPE Eligibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPAs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor refund, complaint, or cancellation policies, contact our office at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-800-384-1101\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course qualifies for NASBA continuing professional education credit. CountingWorks, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nasbaregistry.org\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.nasbaregistry.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce Penalties — Without Sacrificing Future Relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReasonable Cause and First-Time Abatement Penalty Relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and learn how to approach IRS penalty abatement with clarity and strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CountingWorks Learning Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52341144191265,"sku":"2885941-A","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/7377\/files\/CPE-Nano-ReasCause-881x728.jpg?v=1770930327","url":"https:\/\/www.taxcpe.com\/products\/reasonable-cause-and-first-time-abatement-penalty-relief-0-2-nano-cpe","provider":"CountingWorks Learning Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}