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CP2809 notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
This notice explains the release of previous withholding instructions the IRS sent which specified a withholding status and withholding rate for one of your employees.
Read the full CP2809 page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
This notice explains the release of previous withholding instructions the IRS sent which specified a withholding status and withholding rate for one of your employees.
What you need to do
Accept any valid Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate, that your employee submits in the future.
When an employee doesn’t provide a valid Form W-4, withhold as if the employee is Single or Married filing separately. More details can be found on your notice.
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.