Glendale, AZ · Maricopa County
Request for Penalty Abatement
Taxpayers use this form to ask Glendale to waive eligible penalties and provide the tax periods, penalty amounts, and explanation for their request.
What this form is
This form lets a taxpayer request a penalty waiver under Glendale Code Section 21.1-540. It is not for penalties assessed on license fees or penalties assessed on an audit; the form says non-filed returns and unpaid license fees may cause denial. Applicants provide taxpayer and business details, tax periods, penalty amounts, and a complete explanation with supporting documentation.
Who needs it
A taxpayer seeking a waiver of eligible penalties from Glendale should complete this form and provide the requested explanation and documentation.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form to Revenue Recovery, City of Glendale, Arizona, 5850 West Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301-2599, or email it to [email protected].
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the form does not identify a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Request for Penalty Abatement form.
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Complete The Request
Enter taxpayer and business details, tax periods, penalty amounts, and a complete explanation. Provide the required signature, phone number, printed name, title, and date.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include documentation for your explanation. If you want Glendale to work with a representative, include the Beneficial Owners or Additional Account Contacts Supplemental Form.
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Submit To Glendale
Mail the completed form to Revenue Recovery at the address printed on it, or email it to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Request for Penalty Abatement do?
- It lets a taxpayer request a waiver of eligible penalties under Glendale Code Section 21.1-540 and provide the tax periods, penalty amounts, and explanation.
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Penalty Abatement?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. If you want Glendale to work with a representative, include the Beneficial Owners or Additional Account Contacts Supplemental Form.
- How do I submit the Request for Penalty Abatement?
- Mail it to Revenue Recovery at the Glendale address printed on the form, or email it to [email protected].
- Can I use this form for penalties on license fees or an audit?
- No. The form says it is not for penalties assessed on license fees or on an audit. It also warns that non-filed returns and unpaid license fees may cause denial.
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This Request for Penalty Abatement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Glendale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.