Understanding your CP2813 notice

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.