Fill Out Form 941: Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return
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Form 941 is a quarterly return that employers file with the IRS to report:
Most U.S. employers that withhold federal income, Social Security, or Medicare taxes from employees’ wages must file Form 941. Exemptions include seasonal employers (who only file for quarters they operate), household employers, and some agricultural employers (who may use Form 943 instead).
Form 941 is filed quarterly. Due dates are:
If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date shifts to the next business day.
Employers can:
The 2026 form adds an “Aggregate Return Filers Only” section and makes direct deposit of Form 941 refunds available. The Social Security wage base is $184,500. The COVID-19 sick and family leave credit can no longer be claimed on Form 941; where it still applies, it is claimed on Form 941-X.
Failing to file Form 941 or pay taxes on time can result in penalties of 5% per month (up to 25%) plus interest. Late deposits of employment taxes may incur additional penalties ranging from 2% to 15%.
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