This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Write to explain why you disagree and include any documents and information you wish the IRS to consider, along with the bottom tear-off portion of the notice. Mail the information to the IRS address shown in the lower left part of the notice. Allow at least 30 days for a response.
Sample Letter to the IRS Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request a correction to my tax return. My social security number is 123-45-6789, and I filed my tax return for the 2020 tax year. I received a notice from the IRS stating that I owe additional taxes due to an error in my return.
Write to explain why you disagree and include any documents and information you wish the IRS to consider, along with the bottom tear-off portion of the notice. Mail the information to the IRS address shown in the lower left part of the notice. Allow at least 30 days for a response.
Respond to the letter Provide the information requested in the letter. Enclose only the information requested and any forms, schedules or other information required to support your entries and a copy of this letter. Don't send a copy of your return unless the IRS asks you to do so.
The only two ways to reduce a tax debt would be an Offer In Compromise or Penalty Abatement. Assuming, of course, that you didn't miss any deductions or credits and that amending the returns to include those would help.
You may not use email for communications that do not satisfy the criteria described under “When you may use email.” Unless you're involved in an ongoing interaction with an IRS employee and they request a document by email, do not use email to respond to an IRS notice or to submit your original tax return to the IRS.
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.
Action delayed - Lack of Information. IRS uses Letter 2644C to indicate that they are delaying action on your case because they lack information.