The notice alleges a short payment of tax of $[Amount] for the period [Month/Year]. We respectfully submit that the alleged short payment is due to a bona fide clerical error and not willful suppression of facts.
To, [Name of Issuing Officer] [Department Name] [Company/Organization Name] [Address] letter format for reply to show cause notice
Example: Subject: Reply to Show Cause Notice Dated [Insert Date] regarding [Insert Allegation/Reference Number] 3. Formal Salutation Always use a formal, respectful salutation. Preferred: Dear Sir/Madam, or Dear [Title and Last Name], 4. Opening Paragraph (Acknowledgment) The notice alleges a short payment of tax
[Signature] [Your Name]
Make it specific. Never write a vague subject like "My Reply." Formal Salutation Always use a formal, respectful salutation
I am in receipt of the Show Cause Notice No. [Number] dated [Date], issued to me regarding [briefly state the subject, e.g., unauthorized absence/loss of stock]. I respectfully submit the following explanation in response to the allegations levelled against me.
Yours faithfully, [Signature] [Name & Designation] Authorized Signatory