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Who Must File Form 941? If you pay wages subject to federal income tax withholding or social security and Medicare taxes, you must file Form 941 quarterly to report the following amounts. security and Medicare taxes. Medicare taxes for fractions of cents, sick pay, tips, and group-term life insurance.

Use Form 941c to provide background information and certifications supporting prior period adjustments to income, social security, and Medicare taxes reported on Form 941, 941-M, 941-SS, 943, 944, 944(SP), 944-SS, or Form 945.

There are two options for filing Form 941: by mail or electronically. The most convenient option is to use the federal e-File system. This can be accessed through many common small business tax software providers, such as TurboTax, H&R Block, or TaxSlayer.

Employers should use the corresponding "X" forms listed below to correct employment tax errors as soon as they are discovered. For example, use Form 941-X, Adjusted Employers QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund, to correct errors on a previously filed Form 941.

Employers use Form 941 to: Report income taxes, Social Security tax, or Medicare tax withheld from employee's paychecks. Pay the employer's portion of Social Security or Medicare tax.

Do I Have to File Form 941 If No Wages Were Paid? Most employers need to file Form 941 even if no wages were paid. However, there are a few exceptions, including employers of seasonal employees, household employees, or farm employees. However, other IRS forms may be required.