Just CauseBorne By Circumstance
Borne by circumstance, just cause is factual basis for tax abatements, deferrals and extensions. Debt settlement services rely on it to settle consumer debt; irs relies on it to settle tax debt.
Requests for abatements, deferrals and extensions require application and approval. A form application will automatically extend a due date for filing a return. An application letter is invited to extend an automatic extension.
Other applications are invited behind natural disaster, casualty loss, disease, medical need, hardship and 3rd-party criminal activity. And applications are also invited behind reporting error and behind reliance on erroneous irs advice. Uninvited applications impose on irs discretion for tax settlement. Circumstances rooted within a unique set of facts can have favorable mitigating effect on discretion. A letter of application based on factual circumstance posted in a tax file, and perhaps crafted by a debt settlement lawyer, can invite consideration and attract agreement. Bare ignorance of tax law is not considered reasonable and does not attract agreement! Pose a
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