IRS Notice 972CG Penalty Response Tool
Upload your 972CG CD/DVD extract (pipe-delimited B-records) or paste the data below. We'll calculate your response deadlines, flag payees requiring W-9 solicitation, generate a solicitation letter, and draft an abatement summary, all based on IRS Publication 1586 reasonable cause rules.
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Notice 972CG Details
Your Company Information
Used in generated letters972CG Payee Data (B-Records)
Drop your 972CG extract file here
Pipe-delimited .txt from IRS CD/DVD · or paste below
Automate every step from W-9 outreach to abatement filing
TIN Comply handles the full 972CG response workflow (automated W-9 solicitations with timestamped delivery logs, pre-built reasonable cause packages, IRS TIN re-validation, and backup withholding triggers) so your team isn't piecing it together manually under deadline pressure.
Questions people ask
What is a Notice 972CG?
The IRS notice proposing a penalty for information returns filed late, on paper when electronic filing was required, or with a missing or incorrect TIN. It lists each return and the proposed amount, and gives you 45 days to agree, pay, or show reasonable cause.
How do I get a 972CG penalty waived?
Show reasonable cause: that you acted responsibly before and after the failure. For incorrect TINs that means you requested the TIN on a W-9 at onboarding and again after each CP2100 (the annual solicitation rules), and you can document it. The analyzer checks which payees meet that standard and drafts the response.
What if I miss the 45-day deadline?
The IRS assesses the penalty as proposed and sends a bill. You can still request abatement afterward, but you are then arguing against an assessed penalty rather than a proposed one, and interest accrues. Mark the deadline the day the notice arrives.
Is my 972CG data uploaded?
No. The notice details you enter stay in your browser. If you want help preparing the response, TIN Comply's managed services team works from your own solicitation records.