IRS Notice CP136: New deposit schedule for payroll taxes
IRS Notice CP136 is an information letter from the IRS. The IRS set how often you deposit payroll taxes next year. It used the tax on your last four quarterly Forms 941. It mostly gives you information about your account.
What this letter usually means
The IRS set how often you deposit payroll taxes next year. It used the tax on your last four quarterly Forms 941. Letters like this often need no reply. Read it fully to be sure.
Category: Information and other notices
What people usually do first
Check the amount against your records, and file any Form 941 the notice shows as missing.
What to have ready
- The CP136 notice
- Your original Forms 941 for the past four quarters
- Your payroll records
- Form 941 Part 2 or Schedule B
What may come next
This letter does not point to a specific follow-up letter. Any later step will be described in mail from the IRS.
Read the IRS page
The IRS letter itself is the final word on what it means for you. Read the IRS page for CP136.
Common questions about CP136
What is IRS notice CP136?
The IRS set how often you deposit payroll taxes next year. It used the tax on your last four quarterly Forms 941.
How long do I have to respond to a CP136 notice?
The date to respond or pay by, if there is one, is printed on your letter. Check it, and read the IRS page for CP136 for more.
Is a CP136 notice a scam?
A real CP136 comes by mail and should match your own records. You can also sign in to your IRS Online Account on irs.gov to see your account directly.
What should I have ready for a CP136 notice?
The CP136 notice, Your original Forms 941 for the past four quarters, Your payroll records, Form 941 Part 2 or Schedule B.
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