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title: IRD Late Filing Penalty Write-Off Request Form Template | New Zealand | Paperform
description: Professional IRD penalty remission request form for New Zealand taxpayers and accountants. Explain reasonable cause, compliance history, and supporting circumstances to request write-off of late filing penalties.
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### Request Write-Off of IRD Late Filing Penalties with Ease

Late filing penalties from Inland Revenue Department (IRD) can add up quickly, but if you have reasonable cause for missing a deadline, you may be eligible for penalty remission. This **IRD Late Filing Penalty Write-Off Request Form** helps New Zealand businesses, sole traders, accountants, and tax agents submit a professional, well-documented request for penalty relief.

#### Designed for New Zealand Tax Compliance

Whether you're a small business owner managing your own returns, an accountant representing multiple clients, or a taxpayer facing unexpected circumstances, this template streamlines the remission request process. The form captures all essential information IRD needs to assess your case—including your IRD number, tax type, filing period, penalty details, compliance history, and a clear explanation of the circumstances that led to the late filing.

The form uses conditional logic to tailor questions based on your situation, ensuring you provide the right level of detail without unnecessary complexity. You can upload supporting documents such as medical certificates, correspondence, or financial records directly within the form, keeping everything organised in one submission.

#### Automate Follow-Ups and Record-Keeping with Stepper

Once submitted, you can use **[Stepper](https://stepper.io)** to automate your IRD penalty remission workflow. Automatically send confirmation emails to applicants, notify your accountant or tax agent, log requests in your practice management system, or create follow-up reminders to check on IRD's decision. Stepper keeps your tax compliance processes running smoothly without manual admin work.

#### Built on Paperform: Professional, Compliant, Secure

This template is built on **Paperform**, the flexible form builder trusted by accountants, legal professionals, and SMBs across New Zealand. Paperform is SOC 2 Type II compliant and offers the security and reliability needed for sensitive tax and compliance workflows. You can customise the form to match your firm's branding, embed it on your website, or share it directly with clients via a link.

Start using this template today to help clients and taxpayers navigate IRD penalty remissions with confidence and professionalism.
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