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      <ExplanationTxt>Dear Internal Revenue Service, We, the Fairlea Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. are asking for forgiveness of the anticipated penalty for not having our 990 tax form for tax year 2023 completed on time. An extension was filed and we had plans to have the return completed before the extension deadline in November 2024. I, Mark Cunningham am the Treasurer of the department and due to our small size, there is no assistant treasurer. The Fire Chief will hand write checks to make payments if I am out. I began reviewing the 2023 accounts and gathering the required papers to send to our accountant. However, I injured my neck on July 13, 2024 and I expected to only be out (off) for 1-2 months. Actually, I was out for over 4 months and still trying to recover enough to work at a computer/desk. This caused an unexpected medical delay in getting our accountant the data for him to prepare our 2023 form 990 tax return before the extended deadline of November 15, 2024. If you need more details on my rehab and medical treatments, I will be happy to share. In recap, I am apologizing for not making the extended deadline and I am asking for forgiveness of any penalties due to the lateness of this tax return. Thank you for your consideration in the matter. Sincerely, Mark A. Cunningham Treasurer</ExplanationTxt>
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