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2022 Late Filing

Luke_B_Late — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:27:54 GMT

Without going into detail, I have a mental health crisis that’s left me paralyzed and is preventing me from completing my taxes. Is there anything I can do in this situation? Do you have any resources for people in my situation or does the IRS have any resources for me?

Re: 2022 Late Filing

K M W — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:01:06 GMT

So sorry to hear about your health issues. First, do know that the penalty for late filing and late paying is a percentage of the balance due - so if when you are able to file your tax return you are in a refund position, there will be no interest or penalties for filing late.

If you do file the return late and the return shows a balance due, the IRS will assess penalties for failure to file on time. The IRS does allow for a "First Time Penalty Abatement" program.

You may qualify for First Time Abate for a penalty if you have a history of good tax compliance. You are considered having a good tax compliance history if you:

Filed the same return type, if required, for the past 3 tax years before the tax year you received the penalty
Didn't receive any penalties during the prior 3 years, or any penalty was removed for an acceptable reason other than First Time Abate.

Even if you don't meet this rule, it would not hurt to contact the IRS and explain your specific situation to ask for abatement of any penalties assessed.

Finally, you may want to consider hiring a qualified tax preparer to take this burden off your plate. Although it may cost a little more than self-prepared, it may be worth it to allow you to focus on the more important issues at hand such as your health.

Re: 2022 Late Filing

quorumof1 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:11:47 GMT

Hi There:

Great Advice from above:

Death or Serious Illness of Taxpayer or Immediate Family, on a case by case basis, could be good cause for late filing a tax return.

Also if no luck calling the IRS then consider filing penalty abatement form 843 with the IRS. See below

Request for Abatement