Letters to Government Agencies
When dealing with big government agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, or Department of Veterans Affairs, clear, detailed, concisely-written letters may be the only way to get the action you need.
Government agency letter samples
For information requests, use Template 1
If your goal is to request general information about government programs, regulations, taxes, and the like, use Template 1.
To ensure that you get the information you need, use a reference line to list pertinent identification or policy numbers. Then state your request as early in the letter as possible ...