IRS Notice CP137A: New deposit schedule for railroad payroll taxes
IRS Notice CP137A is an information letter from the IRS. The IRS set how often you deposit taxes on Form CT-1 next year. It used the tax on last year's Form CT-1. It mostly gives you information about your account.
What this letter usually means
The IRS set how often you deposit taxes on Form CT-1 next year. It used the tax on last year's Form CT-1. Letters like this often need no reply. Read it fully to be sure.
Category: Information and other notices
What people usually do first
Compare the liability on the notice with your records, and follow the correct deposit schedule if they differ.
What to have ready
- The CP137A notice
- Last year's original Form CT-1
- Your payment and deposit records
- Form 945-A if you deposit semi-weekly
- Your EFTPS enrollment
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 CP137A.
Common questions about CP137A
What is IRS notice CP137A?
The IRS set how often you deposit taxes on Form CT-1 next year. It used the tax on last year's Form CT-1.
How long do I have to respond to a CP137A 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 CP137A for more.
Is a CP137A notice a scam?
A real CP137A 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 CP137A notice?
The CP137A notice, Last year's original Form CT-1, Your payment and deposit records, Form 945-A if you deposit semi-weekly, Your EFTPS enrollment.
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