EP – 30-Day Letter Procedures
Internal Revenue Manual Part 4. Examining Process · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States
The 30-Day Letter gives the taxpayer 30 days to file a protest requesting a hearing with Appeals.
When the exam group issues the 30-Day Letter (group manager agrees with the examiner’s conclusion(s) and no major corrections are needed), the examiner will:
Make any minor corrections to the Revenue Agent Report (RAR), or other portions of the 30-Day Letter package.
Email the 30-Day Letter package, with current INOLES print showing the taxpayer’s name and address, to the group manager (or designee) for review and approval.
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