How to Write a Letter Contesting a Tax Payment
If the Internal Revenue Service or other tax agency finds an error in your tax return, it may assess additional taxes and penalties. Property tax assessors often make tax judgments based on an appraisal of your property. If you disagree with a tax assessment, you may appeal in writing. Once you have written your appeal, the tax office will grant a hearing for you to present your case.
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Instructions
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Inspect your tax notice for the specific instructions about where to send your letter and the period of time in which you may appeal. Your tax notice may contain instructions about specific information that must include.
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Address the letter to a specific person or department, if your notice says to do so. Greet the person formally, using his title and last name. If there is no specific person, make the salutation of your letter "To whom it may concern."
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State that you are appealing a tax decision for several reasons. List the reasons and number each one. State the amount of each discrepancy between you and the tax office. For example, if the tax office says that you owe $1,500 as a penalty for not paying your tax on time, you can state that you paid your tax by the due date and that you disagree with that penalty.
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Thank the tax office for its consideration. Sign and date your letter.
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Send the letter by registered or certified mail so that you will know when the tax office receives it. Check your mail for the response from the tax office, which will set a hearing date for you to present your case.
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