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title: What is a LTR2801C Notice?
description: Learn about the IRS LTR2801C Notice and what steps to take if you receive it, ensuring you stay compliant with your tax obligations.
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# [What is a LTR2801C Notice?](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/tax-notice-library/ltr2801c)

 Written by [Nate Richards EA](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/author/nate-richards) | Jan 01, 2018

Receiving a tax notice or letter is never a pleasant experience. It can be confusing and frustrating if you don't understand why you received the notice in the first place.  That's why we wrote [The Ultimate Guide to Tax Notices](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-tax-notices) and created a [tax notice library](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/tax-notice-library) filled with the most common tax notices and letters you might receive.  We believe the process of staying compliant with your taxes should be as effortless as possible.

### General Information

- **What is the notice number?**  LTR99C
- **What government agency sends this notice? ** The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- **What is this notice about? ** The IRS determined you aren’t entitled to claim “exempt” status or a certain number of withholding allowances on your Form W-4.
- **What should you do if you receive this notice? **You have 30 days from the letter date to ask for a change to their decision. Provide supporting documents like your [Form W-4](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/tax-form-library/w4) (with worksheets), recent pay stubs, social security numbers and birthdates of dependents, and a copy of your latest tax return.

### FAQs & Additional Information

- **What happens if the IRS decides my withholding is still too low?** They may issue a “lock-in letter” to your employer, requiring them to withhold at a specific rate. You’ll get a copy and have limited time to submit a new Form W-4 if you believe you qualify for a different rate or number of allowances.
- **What if I don’t give my employer a Form W-4?** Your employer must withhold taxes from your pay as if you’re single with zero allowances, which typically results in higher withholding.

### What does it look like?

### Resources

Looking for more information about this notice?  Here are some helpful resources:

- About the notice - [https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-letter-2801c](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-letter-2801c)

### How can we help you today?

Are you looking for more information about your tax notice or other challenges?  DiMercurio Advisors has a dedicated team supporting tax notices, audits and more.  We are passionate about ensuring you are well-informed and in control of your tax situation.

 

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