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CP2813 notice explained, in the IRS’s own words
This notice explains the release of previous withholding instructions the IRS gave to your employer(s) to withhold income tax, at a specific rate, from your wages.
Read the full CP2813 page on irs.gov ↗
What this notice is about
This notice explains the release of previous withholding instructions the IRS gave to your employer(s) to withhold income tax, at a specific rate, from your wages.
What you need to do
You must provide your employer a valid Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, if you haven’t already. A new Form W-4 should be submitted to your employer(s) any time your personal or financial situation changes.
If you don’t provide your employer a Form W-4, your employer must treat you as Single or Married filing separately in Step 1(c) of the Form W-4.
Frequently asked questions
What if my future withholdings aren’t enough to cover my tax?
The law requires you to have enough taxes withheld from your wages. At any time in the year, you can use the Tax Withholding Estimator to figure your withholding. If you don’t have enough tax withheld, it could result in another Withholding Compliance lock-ins being issued.
Will I be in the Withholding Compliance program next year?
No, but you must continue to timely file and pay. If you don’t, it could result in another Withholding Compliance lock-in being issued.
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.