IRS Notice CP137: New deposit schedule for farm payroll taxes
IRS Notice CP137 is an information letter from the IRS. The IRS set how often you deposit taxes on farm worker pay next year. It used the tax on last year's Form 943. Letters in this group share account information with you.
What this letter usually means
The IRS set how often you deposit taxes on farm worker pay next year. It used the tax on last year's Form 943. Keep it with your tax records in case you need it later.
Category: Information and other notices
What people usually do first
Compare the amount with your records, and check whether you must file last year's Form 943 if the notice shows zero.
What to have ready
- The CP137 notice
- Last year's Form 943 and its total tax
- Your payroll records with the date wages were paid
- Form 943-A or a monthly summary of your tax
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 CP137.
Common questions about CP137
What is IRS notice CP137?
The IRS set how often you deposit taxes on farm worker pay next year. It used the tax on last year's Form 943.
How long do I have to respond to a CP137 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 CP137 for more.
Is a CP137 notice a scam?
A real CP137 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 CP137 notice?
The CP137 notice, Last year's Form 943 and its total tax, Your payroll records with the date wages were paid, Form 943-A or a monthly summary of your tax.
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