What information is required to file a protest?
The protest should clearly state all of the following: Taxpayer’s name and address; • Spouse’s name and address (if joint liability); • Representative’s name, phone number, fax number and email address; • Taxpayer’s Louisiana Department of Revenue Account Number; • Tax Type; • Taxable period or periods; • A statement that you are protesting the notice of proposed tax due; and • A brief and concise factual statement for each disputed issue that supports your position and a statement of the law or authority on which you rely. You should also include a copy of the Notice of Proposed Tax Due and any documents you believe will help resolve your protest. Where applicable, taxpayers must submit executed Agreements to Suspend Prescription to the Field Audit Services Division prior to November 1st to have their protest considered by the APB.
