Small employers with under $1,000 in annual federal employment tax can file Form 944 annually instead of 941 quarterly. The IRS sends a determination letter; we surface whether you qualify.
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Annual federal employment tax return for small employers (under $1K annual liability). Alternative to quarterly Form 941.
Employers whose annual federal employment tax liability is $1,000 or less. The IRS determines eligibility and sends written notice. You cannot self-elect.
January 31 of the year following the tax year. Payments timely deposited extend the deadline to February 10.
Yes, but only when the IRS reassigns you (typically based on annual liability change). Request a switch by writing to the IRS at the address in Pub. 15.
5% per month of unpaid tax, capped at 25%. Reasonable-cause abatement may apply for first-time delinquencies.
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