July 24, 2008

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Philadelphia Center

PO Box 331

DP S-623 Unit 5307

Bensalem PA 19020

To whom it may concern,

In response to the determination that I received regarding payment of alternative minimum tax, I am writing to indicate that I am agreeing with the decision, and am signing the papers and sending along a payment of $1,000.00 towards my obligation.

I discussed the situation with Mrs. Hutt, ID# 28-09503, today, and she told me to indicate that I am interested in an installment plan or a credit card payment, depending on the feasibility of one or the other. It would be a hardship to pay the full amount at once. I also discussed with her the possibility of appealing the $1084.24 penalty. She told me to request an abatement of this amount. This is what I am doing, I am about to observe my 52nd birthday and have been a faithful taxpayer since the age of 16. I have never had any problem with the IRS or any other governmental agency. The year 2007 had a number of special circumstances related to my earnings status and deductions, and I did everything I could to do my taxes faithfully. I received erroneous advice from a tax attorney, telling me that I would not need to pay the AMT. I did not pay her so I cannot pursue any action in that regard. As soon as I was informed by the IRS that I owed this money, I was determined to pay the full amount. I am asking for an abatement with reference to the attached penalty based on my perfect history with the IRS, the incorrect information that I received from a tax professional, and the great hardship that it will impose on me to pay this additional amount.

I will await your decision on this matter as well as instructions on how to proceed with the remaining payments.

Regards,

Richard Williams

552-98-2024

Richard Williams

2008-07-24T16:47:53

Richard Williams