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Why are employers required to file form 940?

Form 940, Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return, is a form employers file with the IRS to report their yearly FUTA tax liability. You must file a 940 tax form if either of the following is true: You paid wages of at least $1,500 to any employee during the standard calendar year.

Do I need to file 940 and 941?

These business owners are still responsible for paying state unemployment tax, though. Additionally, form 940 is required to be filed annually, while business owners must file form 941 quarterly. Most owners are required to file form 941.

What is the difference between 940 and 941?

The difference between Forms 940 and 941 lies in the type of employment tax reported. Form 940 is for federal unemployment, and 941 is for Medicare, Social Security, and federal income tax withholding. Form 940 is an annual form due every Jan. 31, and Form 941 is due quarterly, one month after the end of a quarter.

Do I file a 940 if no wages paid?

Do I have to file Form 940? According to the IRS, you must make FUTA payments and file Form 940 if either of these is true: You paid wages of $1,500 or more to employees during the calendar year. You had at least one employee for at least some part of a day in any 20 or more different weeks.

How often are employers required to file form 940 for their FUTA taxes?

Form 940 covers a standard calendar year, and the form and payment are due annually by January 31 for the prior year. There may be earlier payment deadlines, however. If your FUTA tax liability exceeds $500 for the calendar year, you have to make at least one quarterly payment.

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