tax relief
I paid a certified tax professional to prepare and file my 2018 tax return. Unbeknownst to me my employer provided an incorrect W-2 (shared first name with another employee) which was used to file said return. Based on the incorrect w-2 my return showed an overpayment of 4,239.00 The 4,239.00 was applied towards a tax debt from 2010.
The IRS caught the W-2 error and sent a letter informing an amended return was required. I contacted the same tax preparer and filed the amended return within 10 days of receiving notice. Important to note the amended return showed an overpayment of 1258.00
Instead of “reversing” the 4,239.00 error and then applying the amended 1,258.00 towards the 2010 tax dept. The IRS deducted it , creating a deficit of 2981.00 on my 2018 account. Failure to pay + interest my tax debt was over 5,000.00
I was acting in good faith by relying on the documentation from my employer and hiring a certified tax professional to prepare my taxes. Given the error was due to incorrect documentation from a Third party rather than intentional disregard for tax laws I request relief from any related balance , penalties, and interest for the 2018 tax period under reasonable cause”
do i Have a chance? My current remaing balance is 1800