My mother was recently diagnosed with dementia. When we contacted her accountant in April to have him file for an extension for 2010, we found that she had never filed her 2009 taxes. She requested the extension in April 2009, but never sent the information back to him to prepare the taxes. Is there some form that we can file with the IRS for a waiver of these penalties and interest?
You can contact the IRS to find out exactly what paperwork may need to be filed or review their website (which is actually very easy to understand) at www.irs.gov. The topic is known as "Frequently Asked Questions for Past Due Return Filers." You can also contact your local IRS office at 1-800-829-1040.
Carol