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Form 941 Due Dates for 2026
Form 941 is generally due by the last day of the month following the end of the quarter. Refer to the table below for 2026 Form 941 filing deadlines.
By Charles Hardy | Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Filing deadline: Form 941 is due April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day.
- Tax Deposit deadline: Form 941 deposit due dates depend on whether you follow a monthly or semiweekly deposit schedule.
- 10-Day Extension: Deposit all required payroll taxes on time and in full, and you generally get an automatic 10-day extension to file Form 941.
Check the 941 due dates for 2026
When is the deadline to file Form 941 for the 2026 tax year?
Here are the deadlines to file Form 941 for each quarter of the 2026
tax year.
| Quarter | Reporting Period | 941 Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | Jan, Feb, and Mar | April 30, 2026 |
| Quarter 2 | Apr, May, and Jun | July 31, 2026 |
| Quarter 3 | Jul, Aug, and Sep |
November 02, 2026
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| Quarter 4 | Oct, Nov, and Dec | February 01, 2027 |
If you deposited all taxes on time, the IRS grants you 10 additional calendar days to file Form 941.
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Form 941 tax deposit due dates for 2026
Your tax deposit due date will vary based on the type of deposit schedule you are required to follow. The table below contains the deposit due dates for monthly and semiweekly deposit schedules.
| Deposit Schedule | Tax Deposit Due Date | Scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | The 15th day of the month following the month when you paid wages. | If you pay wages on any day in September, you must deposit payroll taxes by October 15, 2026. |
| Semiweekly |
If you pay wages on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, you must deposit taxes by the following Wednesday. If you pay wages on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday, you must deposit taxes by the following Friday. |
If you paid wages on Thursday in the 2nd week of September, tax deposits are due by Wednesday in the 3rd week of September. |
If you accumulate $100,000 or more in taxes on any day during a monthly or semiweekly deposit period, you must deposit the tax by the next business day. This is called the Next-day deposit rule.
If you are a semiweekly schedule depositor, you must attach
941 Schedule B to Form 941.
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The 941 deposit due date depends on whether you're monthly or semiweekly. Answer 4 quick questions to find out which applies to you.
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Penalties for not depositing and filing 941 taxes before the due date
The IRS will impose a penalty if you fail to file the 941 form within the deadline. In addition, you will also incur a penalty if you fail to deposit withheld taxes on time. The penalty rate will vary based on how late the deposit is made.
Click here to find the 941 penalty rates for late filing and late payment
of taxes.
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Article Sources:
- Internal Revenue Service: Employment tax due dates
- Internal Revenue Service: Forms 941 and 944 – deposit requirements
- Internal Revenue Service: Form 941, Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return and Form 944, Employers Annual Federal Tax Return
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