What this notice is about
This second notice is sent to tell the taxpayer we still haven’t received payment for taxes on Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, containing interest or dividend income after issuance of CP531.
What you need to do
Pay any taxes owed on your Form 1040 with interest or dividend income.
You may want to
- Read about backup withholding.
- Review Publication 1335, Backup Withholding Questions and Answers PDF.
- View your payoff amount, payment history, or order transcripts using the Online Account tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is backup withholding? (updated Feb. 19, 2025)
Backup withholding is withholding on mostly interest and dividend income that the payers withhold when we instruct them to do so.
What is the backup withholding rate?
The current rate is 24% and can increase or decrease with the tax laws.
How long will the payers continue backup withholding? (updated Feb. 19, 2025)
The payers should continue until we instruct them to stop or until the payee provides written certification from us that the payee is no longer subject to backup withholding.
Tips for next year
- File your tax return timely
- Report all interest and dividend income
- Pay all taxes due
Need help?
- You can authorize someone to represent you before the IRS or inspect and/or receive confidential tax information.
- You may be eligible for free help from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS).
- See if you qualify for help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
- You can request a copy of your notice or letter in Braille or large print.
- If you can’t find what you need online, call the telephone number on your notice or letter.