What this notice is about This is a reminder that you may not be following the semi-weekly (twice per week) payroll tax deposit schedule. We sent CP236 notices to those taxpayers who didn’t make tax deposits in January. Semi-weekly depositors must deposit the Wednesday or Friday after their payroll date. What you need to do Follow the semi-weekly deposit schedule. If you pay employees or others on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, deposit the taxes by the next Wednesday. If you pay on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday, deposit by the next Friday. Frequently asked questions How do you determine the deposit requirements? We use a lookback period. For Form 941, it’s the four quarters that end on June 30 of the prior year. For annual forms, it’s the second previous year. If the total tax on the original return(s) for the lookback period is over $50,000, you are a semi-weekly depositor. If the tax was $50,000 or less, you are a monthly depositor. What if I did not pay employees during the first three weeks of January? You don’t need to reply. Just follow the semi-weekly deposit schedule when you have a deposit liability. Helpful information Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer’s Tax Guide (For Forms 941, 944, 945)PDF Publication 51 (Circular A), Agricultural Employer’s Tax Guide (For Form 943)PDF Form 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax ReturnPDF and InstructionsPDF Form 943, Employer’s Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural EmployeesPDF and InstructionsPDF Form 944, Employer’s ANNUAL Federal Tax ReturnPDF and InstructionsPDF Form 945, Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income TaxPDF and InstructionsPDF Tips for next year Review the lookback period every October to determine your correct deposit requirements for next year. Herramientas de referencia Publicación 1 (SP), Derechos del Contribuyente Publicación 17 (SP), El Impuesto Federal sobre los Ingresos Lista completa de formularios y publicaciones tributarios (en inglés) ¿Necesita ayuda? Puede autorizar a alguien para comunicarse con el IRS en su nombre. Vea si califica para recibir ayuda de una Clínicas para Contribuyentes de Bajos Ingresos. Si no puede encontrar lo que necesita en línea, llame al número del IRS que se indica en la parte superior de su carta o aviso. Si no recibió una carta o aviso, utilice la asistencia telefónica. Si no puede resolver la multa por su cuenta, comuníquese con el Servicio del Defensor del Contribuyente, una organización independiente dentro del IRS.