Tax Abatement, I got it over the phone for some penalties but 1 question

[aptwoes]

What is the name of your state? OR

I was able to get my late filing penalties removed after calling into the IRS and explaining my situation, so now I must pay the interest but I forgot to ask the IRS lady on the other end what to do with slip at the bottom of the notice they sent me, the one that you're meant to send back with the check. The slip still has the old balance due written on it, I don't want to confuse whoever I'm sending the money into so should I just cross it out and write the interest due on the slip instead? Or send it in a plain envelope, perhaps with a letter explaining that I talked to an IRS service Representative over the phone and was told that I would recieved an abatement? 2006 was my first filing year

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by aptwoes

What is the name of your state? OR

I was able to get my late filing penalties removed after calling into the IRS and explaining my situation, so now I must pay the interest but I forgot to ask the IRS lady on the other end what to do with slip at the bottom of the notice they sent me, the one that you're meant to send back with the check. The slip still has the old balance due written on it, I don't want to confuse whoever I'm sending the money into so should I just cross it out and write the interest due on the slip instead? Or send it in a plain envelope, perhaps with a letter explaining that I talked to an IRS service Representative over the phone and was told that I would recieved an abatement? 2006 was my first filing year

Black out the amount on the slip, and write in the correct amount. That should be sufficient at this point.

I hope that you kept the name and ID number of the IRS agent that you spoke to. In case something gets fouled up on the IRS's end, you will need that.

[aptwoes]

I really wish I did LdiJ, that is part of the reason why I am worried about it. I forgot to get her ID number and name.! I feel so stupid at this point but I am sure I could call them again and explain it if I have too.

Here is the letter I have written up to send with the check.

"Hello, on Feb 4th I spoke with a service representative from your toll free number, she and I agreed to an abatement of my penalty fees due to reasonable cause. Enclosed in this envelope is a check for the remaining interest fees.

I wanted to thank you for understanding my situation, with 2006 being my first year filing and being confused as to how the taxes for my income worked. I will be sure to file all of my 1040 forms on time from now on.
"

[aptwoes]

Anyone got any more advice I would definitely appreciate it. I sent off the note & check yesterday but if anyone has anymore input that might comfort me lets hear it