A taxpayer residing in Troy, Texas hired Timberline Tax Group to assist him in the abatement of penalties on his IRS account. After meeting with the Enrolled Agent, it was determined that reasonable cause can be shown, and they immediately began working on the formal request. Initially, the abatement was denied; however, through continued diligence by the Enrolled Agent, a formal appeal was filed and eventually the abatement was approved. This determination provided the taxpayer with penalty relief amounting to $17,705.19!