Sample Protest Letter Tax Assessment Philippines [Trusted ✧]

A valid protest letter against a tax assessment from the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) must be filed within 30 days of receiving the Final Assessment Notice (FAN) or Formal Letter of Demand (FLD). Failure to file a valid protest within this timeframe makes the assessment final and executory.  Sample Protest Letter Structure 

I, JOHN A. DELA CRUZ, of legal age, Filipino, married/single, with TIN [Number], and registered business address as indicated above, under oath, state that: sample protest letter tax assessment philippines

I am willing to appear before your office for a hearing or clarification regarding this matter. I trust that this matter will be resolved with fairness and in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Code. A valid protest letter against a tax assessment

Dear [Honorable/Atty./Mr./Ms. Last Name of Assessor], Copy of the latest Tax Declaration (Previous Year)

1. Copy of the latest Tax Declaration (Previous Year).
2. Copy of the current Notice of Assessment being contested.
3. Copy of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. [Number].
4. Geodetic Engineer’s Certified Lot Plan and Technical Description (proving the correct land area).
5. Pictures of the property (showing actual residential usage).
6. Comparative Market Data of surrounding properties (proving the valuation is excessive).

1. Reconsider the tax assessment and cancel/reduce the amount due.
2. Take into account the supporting documents and information submitted.