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1997 Instructions for 940 Instructions for Form 940-2025

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The document provides detailed instructions for completing Form 940, the Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return. It outlines the FUTA tax rate, wage base, filing requirements, and exemptions for various types of employers, including household and agricultural employers. The document also explains the process for electronic deposits, penalties for late filings, and credits available for state unemployment contributions. Additionally, it includes specific instructions on how to report taxable wages and calculate the FUTA tax due.

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How do I submit a payment to FUTA?

You can make quarterly FUTA payments directly through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System. Businesses also have to report FUTA taxes as part of their annual tax return, filed using IRS Form 940. The due date for filing Form 940 each year is January 31st of the following year.

Who is responsible for completing a 940 form?

Each year, every business with employees must file Form 940 to compute the amount of unemployment tax that must be paid on the federal level.

Is FUTA $42 per employee?

Understanding the FUTA Tax Rate The FUTA tax rate is established at 6% of the first $7,000 of each employees wages. This equates to a maximum of $420 per employee. Often, employers can reduce this tax liability if they are paying state unemployment, per the State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA), in full and on time.

How to correct 940 form?

Taxpayers use a Form 940 for correcting a previously filed return by checking the amended return box in the top right corner of the Form 940. Employers should use the corresponding X forms listed below to correct employment tax errors as soon as they are discovered.

Can I file 940 by paper?

Filing Federal Form 940. Form 940 is filed once a year, regardless of whether the business has laid off any workers and has been notified by the state that employment benefits have been claimed. It can be filed electronically or, in some cases, on paper.

Who do I make my 941 check out to?

Make your check, money order or cashiers check payable to U.S. Treasury. Please note: Do not send cash through the mail. If you prefer cash payment, see More information.

Who do I make the check out to for form 940?

Enclose your check or money order made payable to United States Treasury. Be sure to enter your EIN, Form 940, and 2024 on your check or money order. Dont send cash. Dont staple Form 940-V or your payment to Form 940 (or to each other).

Who do I make my income tax check out to?

Make the check or money order payable to the United States Treasury and provide the following information on the front of your payment: name. address. daytime phone number.

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