FTB 5847I Procedure for appealing a denial or partial denial of a request for abatement of interest Revised: 12/2018

If we denied all or part of your request for abatement of interest and you disagree with the denial, you can file an appeal with the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA). You must file your appeal by the date indicated on the Notice of Determination which is within 30 days of the Notice Date for unpaid interest, or within 90 days of the Notice Date for paid interest.

You must clearly state in writing that you are filing an appeal and must include the following information:

  • Your name and address.
  • Your social security or taxpayer identification number.
  • The amounts and taxable years you are appealing.
  • The date of the notice you are appealing.
  • A statement of facts.
  • Points in support of your position and the legal authorities that support your position.
  • Your explanation of why our determination is wrong.
  • Any portion of our determination regarding interest that you concede.
  • A copy of the accompanying Notice of Determination.
  • Your signature or your authorized representative’s signature.
  • Your daytime telephone number or authorized representative’s name, address, and daytime telephone number.

Your appeal must explain and document in detail why you believe the Franchise Tax Board’s determination is wrong, and why you believe your position is correct. Include all the relevant documentation you received from or submitted to the Franchise Tax Board, because the Office of Tax Appeals has no record of those documents.

Your appeal must be handwritten or typed in a font or type size of at least 10 points or 12 characters per inch or the equivalent. It must be on only one side of 8½- by 11-inch sheets of paper. Your appeal must not exceed 30 pages double-spaced or 15 pages single-spaced, not counting a table of contents and exhibits such as copies of supporting documents.

You must mail or fax your written appeal, with a copy of the notice, and any supporting documents to:

Mail
State of California
Office of Tax Appeals
PO Box 989880
West Sacramento CA
95798-9880
Fax
(916) 492-2089

For complete instructions on how to file an appeal, go to ota.ca.gov, or call (916) 206-4355.

Contacting the Office of Tax Appeals for this information will not extend the time period for you to file an appeal (R&TC Section 19104(b)(2)(A)).

Franchise Tax Board privacy policy

To learn about your privacy rights, how we may use your information, and consequences if you do not provide information we request, go to ftb.ca.gov/Forms and search for 1131.

To request this notice by mail:

Phone
(800) 338-0505 and enter form code 948 when instructed.
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM