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Form 941 Due Dates

When is Form 941 Due 2026?

Form 941 is due quarterly by the last day of the month following the end of each quarter. However, if you’ve made timely deposits of all taxes owed for the quarter, you get an extra 10 days to file. Here’s the Form 941 for 2026 Deadline Schedule:

Quarter - 2026 941 Quarterly Due Dates
Form 941 Q1 Due Date April 30, 2026
Form 941 Q2 Due Date July 31, 2026
Form 941 Q3 Due Date November 2, 2026
Form 941 Q4 Due Date February 1, 2027

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Second Quarter- Q2
Quarter Period Covered April 1 - June 30
Standard Due Date July 31, 2026
Extended Due Date
(if taxes are deposited on time)
August 10, 2026
Form 941 Q1 Due Date 2026
Form 941 Q1 2026 941 Q1 period starts from January 1st and ends on March 31st.
Standard 941 Q1 Due Date April 30, 2026
Extended 941 Q1 Due Date
Note: if taxes are deposited on time.
May 10, 2026
Third Quarter- Q3
Quarter Period Covered July 1 – September 30
Standard Due Date November 2, 2026
Extended Due Date
(if taxes are deposited on time)
November 10, 2026
Fourth Quarter- Q4
Quarter Period Covered October 1 – December 31
Standard Due Date February 1, 2027
Extended Due Date
(if taxes are deposited on time)
February 10, 2027

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FAQ’s

Frequently asked questions

Form 941 is used to report quarterly payroll taxes, including federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare taxes withheld from employees, plus the employer’s share.

IRS Form 941 is due by the last day of the month following the end of each quarter. For 2026, the filing deadlines are:

  • Q1 2026: April 30, 2026
  • Q2 2026: July 31, 2026
  • Q3 2026: November 2, 2026
  • Q4 2026: February 1, 2027
  • The Q3 and Q4 deadlines fall on the next business day because October 31, 2026 and January 31, 2027, fall on the weekend. Employers that deposited all required taxes in full and on time may generally have 10 additional days following the end of the quarter to file Form 941.

Form 941 for Q2 2026 is due on July 31, 2026. This return covers wages paid and payroll taxes withheld from April 1 through June 30, 2026.

Late filings incur a 5% penalty per month (up to 25%), plus 2-15% for late payments based on delay duration.

Yes, Form 941-X can be filed electronically. Tax1099 supports online filing of Form 941-X, allowing employers to correct errors reported on a previously filed Form 941.