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Employment Taxes (944, 941, & 940 e-file Program)

Description:

The IRS electronic employment tax filing program allows filing of Form 944, Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return, Form 941, Employer's QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return, and Form 940, Employer's ANNUAL Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return, electronically.

Features & Benefits:

  • Confidence
    • Returns are processed quickly with few errors (less than one percent)
    • Electronic security ensures the confidentiality of taxpayer data
    • Integrated e-file and e-Pay option - business filers can e-file and, at the same time, pay the balance due electronically by authorizing an electronic funds withdrawal. Check your software for availability.
  • Speed
    • Processing time is reduced to one week or less
    • Acknowledgment of receipt is sent within 48 hours
    • No paperwork delays
    • Information is quickly available to IRS Customer Service site employees to assist you with information
  • Flexibility
    • Electronic Signature means less paperwork
    • Forms 941 are accepted for the current year, and for the four preceding quarters
    • Form 940 is accepted for the current tax year only
    • Accepts balance due, refund, or returns filed with no tax due

Who Can Participate:

This program is available to reporting agents that file and sign Forms 940 or 941 on behalf of their clients or businesses filing for themselves. Participation is also open to software developers and transmitters.

How to Participate:

  • Go to IRS.gov, type keyword “e-services” and select “e-services – New Products Available.” Complete the application to participate in the IRS e-file program. The paper Form 8633, Application to Participate in the IRS e-file Program, can be obtained by calling (866)255-0654.
  • Send the completed Form 8633 to:

    Internal Revenue Service
    Andover Campus
    Attn: EFU Acceptance Testing, Stop 983
    P.O. Box 4099
    Woburn, MA 01888-4099
  • To ensure complete and timely review of your application, please complete your application at least 45 calendar days before you file electronically. See Employment Taxes - 941 e-file and 940 e-file for more information about when applications are due.

Product Information:

Detailed information on all e-file for Business Products is available by visiting IRS.gov. Select the IRS e-file logo.

Application Process:

Andover Campus Help Desk
866-255-0654

Vendor Information:

The listing of Approved IRS e-file for Business Providers which includes direct links to their individual Web sites is located at IRS.gov. For menu options, just select the IRS e-file logo. This list is updated frequently as new providers/features are added.