The IRS provides clear guidelines on what your letter should include: Your name, address, and contact information. A statement expressing your desire to appeal the IRS's findings. The tax period(s) in question. A list of the items you disagree with and why. Facts supporting your position.
When requesting abatement of penalties for reasonable cause, your statement should include supporting documentation and address the following items: The reason the penalty was charged. The daily delinquency penalty may be charged for either a late filed return, an incomplete return, or both.
The letter should be clearly written, professionally formatted, and include your contact information, tax identification number, and relevant tax year or notice number.
IRS Penalty Abatement Request Letter State the type of penalty you want removed. Include an explanation of the events and specific facts and circumstances of your situation, and explain how these events were outside of your control. Attach documents that will prove your case.
In your formal protest, include a statement that you want to appeal the changes proposed by the IRS and include all of the following: ∎ Your name, address, and a daytime telephone number. ∎ List of all disputed issues, tax periods or years involved, proposed changes, and reasons you disagree with each issue.
If the letter doesn't appear in your search or if it looks suspicious, call 800-829-1040. Follow the IRS representative's instructions.
California: Internal Revenue Service, PO Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501.
Format the address correctly: Write the full name of the IRS center to which you're sending your documents. For example, you might write "Internal Revenue Service." On the next line, write the specific address for the IRS center. This could include a P.O. Box, street address, or other details.
The USPS offers many different mail services, but Certified Mail is the best option for sending any tax-related documents.