Incomplete Protest Returned to taxpayer - Suggested Language

This is suggested language to return an incomplete protest to the taxpayer. The examiner should use their address in the heading of the letter and allow 10 days for the taxpayer to respond.

We are returning the protest you provided on MMDDYYYY as it didn't provide all the information as outlined in Pub 3498. The following items are missing and must be provided in order for the protest to be considered complete and forwarded to the Appeals Office: (examiner prepares list of missing items).

Please furnish the required information within 10 days from the date of this letter. We are enclosing an addressed envelope for your convenience.

If you have any questions, please call the contact person at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter. If you write, please provide a telephone number and the most convenient time to call if we need to contact you.

Enclosures: Pub 892, Pub 5, Copy of Protest.