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The letter should be clearly written, professionally formatted, and include your contact information, tax identification number, and relevant tax year or notice number.
California: Internal Revenue Service, PO Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501.
The letter's formatting and language should be professional, with no typos, grammatical errors, or strange fonts. It should address you by name and refer to details specific to your tax situation, such as your Social Security number and tax years. IRS scammers won't have access to this kind of information.
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.
California: Internal Revenue Service, PO Box 802501, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501.
Exactly. The remaining IRS Service Centers all have unique zip codes so they do not require a physical street address.
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.
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.