LAC 61:III.2125 — Request for Abatement of Presumed Penalty

A. A request for abatement of penalty under this section shall be limited to the following instances:
1. A penalty is assessed pursuant to the presumption in R.S. 47:1604.1(A)(2)(a) and the taxpayer is requesting abatement based on the exception set forth in R.S. 47:1604.1(A)(2)(b); or
2. A penalty is assessed pursuant to a presumption of willful disregard in accordance with R.S. 47:1604.1(E)(3) and the taxpayer is requesting abatement on the basis that good cause exists for the failure to timely pay collected or withheld taxes.
B. This section does not apply to any penalty assessed pursuant to R.S. 47:1604.1(A)(1).
C. Taxpayers requesting an abatement of penalty based on the exception set forth in R.S. 47:1604.1(A)(2)(b) or R.S. 47:1604.1(E)(3) shall comply with the following procedures:
1. a request for abatement shall be in writing, on a form prescribed by the secretary and shall:
a. contain a clear explanation detailing the basis for reasonable cause and good faith, or good cause;
b. be signed and dated by the taxpayer or an authorized representative with personal knowledge of the facts;
c. be accompanied by documentation supporting the basis for the request; and
d. be submitted to the Department of Revenue prior to the date that the assessment of the penalty pursuant to the presumption in R.S. 47:1604.1(A)(2)(a) or R.S. 47:1604.1(E)(3) becomes final in accordance with R.S. 47:1565(B).