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IRS penalty relief is ‘very welcome,’ tax experts say
Campo explained that Covid-19 has had a “major impact” on the agency’s ability to handle paper, and that missing returns have triggered the notifications, adding to the pile-up as applicants respond.
“With this widespread relief, the burden on taxpayers, tax professionals and IRS employees will be alleviated to some extent,” he said.
Follow notification. The IRS said the penalty relief would allow the agency to “focus its resources more efficiently”.