The BIR used the “best evidence obtainable” method (Sec. 6(B), NIRC) but failed to consider our available books and records. We have attached our audited financial statements, general ledgers, and sales invoices (Annex “B”) showing that the alleged under-declared sales of P [amount] is double-counted.
This protest is filed within as required under Section 228 of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of 1997, as amended. sample protest letter tax assessment philippines
Bureau of Internal Revenue [Revenue District Office / Region] [Address] The BIR used the “best evidence obtainable” method (Sec
I, [Name], under oath, state that the facts herein are true and correct based on our records. This protest is filed within as required under
| Item | BIR Assessment | Taxpayer’s Corrected | Difference | |------|----------------|----------------------|------------| | Gross Sales | P 10,000,000 | P 10,000,000 | – | | Less: COGS | P 6,000,000 | P 7,500,000 | P 1,500,000 | | Net Income | P 4,000,000 | P 2,500,000 | (P 1,500,000) | | Income Tax Due (25%) | P 1,000,000 | P 625,000 | (P 375,000) | | Less: Credits/Withheld | P 500,000 | P 500,000 | – | | | P 500,000 | P 125,000 | (P 375,000) |
Dear Sir/Madam:
On , the BIR issued a Letter of Authority (LOA No. [number]) authorizing an examination of our books for 2022. On [date] , we received a Preliminary Assessment Notice (PAN) dated [date]. We filed a reply/waived our right to reply on [date]. On [date of receipt] , we received the FAN dated [date].