What this notice is about This notice is sent to tell the taxpayer they’re subject to backup withholding. We’ll notify their payers of interest or dividend income to start backup withholding. What you need to do File Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, if you haven’t already filed. Review your filed Form 1040 for underreported interest or dividend income. File an amended Form 1040 for any underreported interest or dividend income. Pay any taxes owed on 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 Tax Account tool. Frequently asked questions What is backup withholding? Backup withholding is withholding on mostly interest and dividend income that the payer will 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 payer continue backup withholding? The payer should continue until we instruct them to stop or until the payee provides written certification from us that they’re 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 Reference tools Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax Full list of tax forms and instructions 도움이 필요하십니까? 귀하를 대신해 IRS와 연락하도록 타인에게 권한을 부여할 수 있습니다(영어). 저소득 납세자 클리닉(영어)으로부터 도움을 받을 수 있는지 알아보십시오. 온라인에서 필요한 정보를 찾을 수 없는 경우 통지서 및 서신 상단에 기재된 IRS 번호로 전화하십시오. 서신이나 통지서를 받지 않았다면 전화 상담을 이용하십시오. 스스로 과징금 문제를 해결할 수 없는 경우 IRS내 독립기관인 납세자 보호 서비스에 문의하십시오.