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( <"<0R< @V @V V Microsoft Business PlannerGo to Article :  HYPERLINK "msbp://-r:1A50C47C/" Appealing an Audit Appealing IRS Audits - Protest Letter This sample language can be used when preparing a protest letter to the IRS. Attach a copy of the Examination Report and 30-day letter from the IRS. Customize this as necessary to meet your needs. Note: When you save this template as a document, note the document's file name and location. To edit the document next time, you must open it using Word. Every time you open this template from Microsoft Business Planner, a new document is created. Frederick W. Daily 1997, Tax Savvy for Small Business, published by Nolo Press, Inc.  Appealing IRS Audits - Protest Letter District Director Internal Revenue Service Re: Protest of Sam Smith SSN: 666-66-6666 Dear Sir/Madam: I wish to appeal from the Examination Report of 9/5/xx, a copy of which is attached. I would like to request a hearing. The tax year protested is 19xx. I disagree with the disallowance of business expense deductions shown on Schedule C of $19,937 and penalties and interest in the amount of $2,817. The adjustments were incorrect because the deductions were for legitimate expenses of advertising, promotion, travel, and entertainment and were reasonable and necessary for my business. Under penalty of perjury, I declare that the facts presented in this protest and in any accompanying documents are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, correct, and complete. 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