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CP250A notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
This notice informs you that your annual federal employment tax filing requirement has changed.
Read the full CP250A page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
This notice informs you that your annual federal employment tax filing requirement has changed.
You’re no longer eligible to file Form 944, Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return PDF, to report and pay your employment taxes.
What you need to do
- Read the notice carefully, it will explain the changes we made.
- If you don’t agree with the changes, contact us within 30 days from the date of the notice.
You must file quarterly using Form 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return PDF, for the first quarter of the year.
You may want to
- Review Form 944 instructions PDF for reporting and paying annual employment taxes.
- Review Form 941 instructions PDF for reporting and paying quarterly employment taxes.
- Visit Forms, instructions, and publications. (Access to this page will not provide you with your specific taxpayer account information.)
- If you had a practitioner or other third-party prepare your return, you may want to contact them to assist you.
How can I find out what caused my tax return to change?
Please contact us at the number listed on your notice for specific information about your tax return.
When do I file Form 941?
Review Form 941 instructions for reporting and paying employment taxes.
Tips for next year
- File the appropriate employment tax return by the required due date. Refer to your tax form instructions for the required documentation to complete your return. Attach all required forms and schedules to your tax return when filing.
- Review Form 941 instructions PDF for reporting and paying employment taxes.
- Consider filing your taxes electronically (if you’re not doing so already). Filing online can help you find credits and deductions that you may qualify for and avoid mistakes. In many cases, you can file free.
What to do next
- Write down the date on the letter today.
- Look the number up on irs.gov yourself. Don’t trust a link or phone number from anyone else.
- If it says you owe money or proposes changes to your return, take it to a licensed CPA, EA or tax attorney before that date.
Not advice. Not a filing. Verify with a licensed professional. Rules change by year and facts.