Learn More About Form 941

WHAT is a 941?

Form 941 is a quarterly report of wages paid to employees and withholdings made by employers. It also includes information on the employer's share of Medicare and Social Security taxes during the period reported. 941 Forms must be mailed or e-filed to the IRS.

WHY do I file 941?

941 forms must be filed so the IRS can reconcile wages and withholdings and process tax payments. Penalties and interest can be incurred by the employer for not properly filing 941 forms.

WHO needs to file 941?

Employers that pay wages to employees and withhold taxes must file a 941 form. See details and official IRS instructions below.

WHEN do I file 941?

941 Forms are filed quarterly, on the last day of the month following the close of the quarter.

• Quarter 1 (Jan-Mar): 941 due April 30
• Quarter 2 (Apr-June): 941 due Jul 31
• Quarter 3 (Jul-Sept): 941 due Oct 31
• Quarter 4 (Oct-Dec): 941 due Jan 31

HOW do I get a 941 PIN?

A PIN number is required to e-file 941 forms with the IRS. Apply for one at Filetaxes.com for free! Simply log-in or create an account, then go to the 'Enter New Forms' link on your Dashboard and select "941/944/940". You'll see a link to register for an employer PIN.

941 Reporting Information

Learn more about other forms:

	•	Form 1099-MISC
	•	Form W-2
	•	Form 1099-DIV
	•	Form 1099-INT
	•	Form 1099-R
	•	Form 1099-S
	•	Form W-2c
	•	Form 1098
	•	Form 940
	•	Form 941
	•	Form 944
	•	Form 941 Sch. B