Alaska Corporate Income Tax Protest Letter
Alaska Corporate Income Tax Protest and Request for Informal Conference
Before you use this: AS 43.05.240(a) measures the 60 day application period from the mailing date of the Department’s notice fixing tax or penalty. Check the notice and submit this protest to the Department using its stated instructions, with proof of timely delivery. Use the actual corporate taxpayer and tax periods identified in the notice.
[DATE]
To: Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division
Address or submission channel stated in the notice: [ADDRESS / PORTAL / OTHER INSTRUCTIONS]
From: [CORPORATE TAXPAYER LEGAL NAME]
Mailing address: [ADDRESS]
Contact person, title, phone, and email: [DETAILS]
Re: Protest of Alaska corporate income tax assessment or penalty
| Item | Identification |
|---|---|
| Taxpayer legal name and Alaska account number | [NAME / ACCOUNT NUMBER] |
| Federal employer identification number | [FEIN] |
| Tax period or year | [PERIOD] |
| Department notice number | [NUMBER] |
| Date notice was mailed | [__/__/____] |
| Amount of tax assessed | $[________] |
| Amount of penalty assessed | $[________] |
| Total amount disputed | $[________] |
Dear Appeals Officer:
Under AS 43.05.240(a), [CORPORATE TAXPAYER NAME] gives notice that it disputes the Department's action fixing the tax or penalty identified above and requests an informal conference with an appeals officer. The taxpayer requests access to its Department file for this matter to prepare for the conference, as provided by AS 43.05.240(a).
Issues and requested corrections
| Issue or adjustment in the notice | Department's amount or position | Taxpayer's position and amount | Supporting document |
|---|---|---|---|
| [ISSUE 1] | [DETAILS / $] | [DETAILS / $] | [EXHIBIT] |
| [ISSUE 2] | [DETAILS / $] | [DETAILS / $] | [EXHIBIT] |
| [PENALTY, IF DISPUTED] | [DETAILS / $] | [FACTUAL AND LEGAL BASIS FOR REQUEST] | [EXHIBIT] |
The relevant facts are as follows: [SET OUT DATED FACTS FOR EACH DISPUTED ITEM, INCLUDING THE TRANSACTION, RETURN POSITION, AUDIT CHANGE, AND AMOUNT].
The taxpayer's grounds for correction are: [EXPLAIN THE LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING BASIS FOR EACH ITEM; INSERT CURRENT, ISSUE-SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES AFTER REVIEW].
The taxpayer requests that the Department [WITHDRAW / REDUCE / CORRECT] the assessment by $[AMOUNT], [REMOVE / REDUCE] the disputed penalty by $[AMOUNT], and issue a corrected computation showing the remaining amount, if any. Please provide the taxpayer's file, arrange the informal conference, and direct scheduling communications to [CONTACT PERSON AND EMAIL].
Documents enclosed: ☐ Notice under protest ☐ Relevant returns ☐ Audit correspondence ☐ Workpapers ☐ Authorization for representative ☐ Other: [LIST]
This letter identifies the matters currently disputed. The taxpayer will present supporting arguments and evidence at the informal conference under AS 43.05.240(a).
Sincerely,
[SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICER OR REPRESENTATIVE]
[PRINTED NAME, TITLE, AND TAXPAYER]
Date signed: [__/__/____]
Delivery record: Submitted by [METHOD] to [DESTINATION] on [__/__/____] at [TIME]. Confirmation or tracking number: [________].
Next step after the conference
For a matter within the Office of Administrative Hearings' jurisdiction, AS 43.05.241 allows a taxpayer aggrieved by the informal conference decision to file a formal hearing appeal no later than 30 days after service of that decision. Calendar that separate deadline if an adverse decision is served.
Official sources
About this template
- Last updated
- October 5, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 5, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Alaska
- Category
- Tax Law
Legal authority
- AS 43.20.011(e)
- AS 43.05.240(a)
- AS 43.05.241
Tax law covers the paperwork that documents income, deductions, disputes, and settlements with the IRS and state tax authorities. Protests, offers in compromise, installment agreement requests, and appeals each have their own forms, supporting documentation, and strict deadlines. Well-prepared tax correspondence is often the difference between a negotiated resolution and an enforcement action with levies, liens, or penalties.
Not legal advice
This template is provided for informational purposes. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on October 5, 2026.
AS 43.20.011(e) (checked October 5, 2026): "There is imposed for each taxable year upon the entire taxable income of every corporation derived from sources within the state a tax computed as follows:"
AS 43.05.240(a) (checked October 5, 2026): "A taxpayer aggrieved by the action of the department in fixing the amount of a tax or penalty may apply to the department within 60 days after the date of mailing of the notice required to be given to the taxpayer by the department, giving notice of the grievance, and requesting an informal conference to be scheduled with an appeals officer."
AS 43.05.240(a) (file access) (checked October 5, 2026): "The taxpayer shall be given access to the taxpayer's file in the department in the matter for preparation for the informal conference."
AS 43.05.241 (checked October 5, 2026): "no later than 30 days after service of the decision resulting from an informal conference."
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