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What Is Form 944?

Key Takeaways

  • IRS Form 944 is for small employers with annual liability of $1,000 or less for federal income tax withholding and Social Security/Medicare taxes.
  • Form 944 allows annual filing instead of quarterly for eligible employers.
  • File Form 944 by January 31; if you deposited taxes when due, file by February 10.
  • Contact the IRS if you expect liability under $1,000 but haven’t been notified to file Form 944.
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IRS Form 944 is used to report annual federal taxes. This form is designed for small employers (those with annual liability for social security, Medicare, and federal income taxes of $1000 or less) so they can file and pay taxes once a year instead of every quarter.

Why Would You Use 944?

The IRS will notify you if you need to file a 944 instead of a 941, 941-SS, or 941-PR. If you haven’t been notified to file a 944 but estimate your employment tax liability will be less than $1000, contact the IRS.

Form 944 Deadlines

The following are the due dates for each filing type. Forms must be transmitted to the IRS before the deadline.

  • IRS eFile > January 31
  • IRS eFile (If taxes are already paid) > February 10

If a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, it will be due the next business day.

How to eFile 944 for the Year 2020?

Tax1099 is the go-to source for your tax information reporting with IRS. You can eFile Form 944 Online for the year 2020 using Tax1099. Don’t wait for the deadline eFile Now.!