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LP61 notice explained, in the IRS’s own words

We need information about your current or former employee.

Read the full LP61 page on irs.gov ↗

Quoted from www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-lp61-notice, read October 15, 2026 · fingerprint 542bb6fcfaf8

What this notice is about

We need information about your current or former employee.

This is an information request only

You can either:

  • Complete the appropriate sections of Form 15106, Request for Updated Taxpayer Information PDF, included with your notice and send it within 30 days from the date on the notice.
  • Call us at the number shown on the notice to give the information by phone.

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.

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