Object to the decision (notice of objection) — English letter template

Use this if you think the decision is wrong. Send it before the deadline, and keep a copy and proof that you sent it. For a CRA tax notice, you can also object online in My Account (“Register my formal dispute”).

What the letter says

I object to your decision. Reason: [your reason]. Please confirm that you received this letter.

The letter in English

Fill in the parts in [brackets], print, sign and send it by post. Keep a copy.

[Your full name]
[Your street address]
[City, state or province, postal code]

[Name of the agency or company]
[Address from the letter]

[City], [YYYY-MM-DD]

Re: Notice of objection — your decision dated [date of the letter]

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please accept this letter as my notice of objection about your decision dated [date of the letter].

Reasons: [Explain in a few sentences why the decision is wrong. Give the facts, and attach copies of any proof.]

Please confirm that you received this letter.

Sincerely,


[Signature]
[Your full name]

When you check your own letter with Briefly, it fills in the date, reference numbers and amounts for you.