Understanding your CP2809 notice

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.

Helpful information

You can find answers to many withholding questions, by visiting Withholding Compliance question and answers.

Need help?

  • You can access your Business Tax Account to pay taxes, view records, get messages and more.
  • If you can’t find what you need online, call the telephone number on your notice.