When you discover an error on a previously filed Form 941, you must: Correct that error using Form 941-X; File a separate Form 941-X for each Form 941 that you're correcting; and. Generally, file Form 941-X separately. Don't file Form 941-X with Form 941.
Beginning in 2024, the IRS allows electronic filing of Form 941-X as part of Modernized e-File (MeF). However, only corrections for the 2024 tax year could be e-filed.
Go to .irs/Form941 for instructions and the latest information. Read the separate instructions before you complete Form 941. Type or print within the boxes.
IRS to Provide e-Filing Option for Forms 940, 941-X in 2024.
You can file Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return electronically with tax filing software to amend your Form 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, or 1040-SS/PR for the current or two prior tax periods. If amending a prior year return originally filed on paper, then the amended return must also be filed on paper.
IRS Form 941-X Instructions for 2024 Complete Employer Information. Part 1 - Underreported/ Overreported Tax Information. Part 2 - Complete the certifications. Part 3 - Enter the corrections for the quarter. Part 4 - Explain the reason for correction for the particular quarter. Part 5 - Signature.
When you discover an error on a previously filed Form 941, you must: Correct that error using Form 941-X; File a separate Form 941-X for each Form 941 that you're correcting; and. Generally, file Form 941-X separately. Don't file Form 941-X with Form 941.
Reminder: If you file Form 941-X to claim the Employee Retention Credit, you must reduce your deduction for wages by the amount of the credit for that same tax period. Therefore, you may need to amend your income tax return (for example, Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, etc.) to reflect that reduced deduction.
If you made an error that requires a Form IL-941-X and you made the same reporting error on your return and your employee's Form W-2 or payee's Form 1099 or W-2G, you must also provide your employee or payee with a Form W-2c or corrected Form 1099 or W-2G, and attach copies to your Form IL-941-X.
Reminder: If you file Form 941-X to claim the Employee Retention Credit, you must reduce your deduction for wages by the amount of the credit for that same tax period. Therefore, you may need to amend your income tax return (for example, Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, etc.) to reflect that reduced deduction.