Follow the steps to complete your protest submission form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the IN 56317 and open it in the online editor.
2. Input your taxpayer name, which refers to the individual or business that is protesting, including any doing business as (DBA) names if applicable.
3. Provide the Tax Identification Number (TID), which is assigned by the Department. Individual taxpayers should use their Social Security numbers unless they have a TID.
4. Fill in your current mailing address to ensure the Department can send any correspondence regarding your protest.
5. Enter your email address, giving a reliable means for the Department to contact you.
6. Provide your phone number so the Department can reach out if there are questions about your protest.
7. Indicate if you are represented by a Power of Attorney (POA). If so, ensure you include the required POA-1 form.
8. Check the box for whether you are protesting an assessment or a denied refund claim, and supply the relevant tax year(s) and tax type(s).
9. If applicable, include the audit ID number for an audit protest or the letter ID number for a refund denial.
10. Attach a detailed statement explaining your protest, including any relevant documentation to support your case.
11. Select one of the two tracks for resolving your protest: either a final determination with a hearing or without a hearing.
12. Complete the signature section by signing, dating, and printing your name and title to validate the form.
13. After filling out the form, you can save your changes, download, print, or share the completed IN 56317.

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