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Things To Know Before You File Form 940

What is Form 940?

Form 940 is the Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return (FUTA).

Employers use this form to report and pay FUTA taxes that help fund unemployment
compensation programs.

Who must file Form 940?

You must file Form 940 if you:

  • Paid $1,500 or more in wages in any calendar quarter, or
  • Had one or more employees working at least part of a day in 20+ weeks during the year.

When to file Form 940?

Form 940 is due annually by January 31
each year.

If all your FUTA taxes are deposited by their due date, the deadline to file Form 940 is extended to February 10.

Information Required to File Form 940 Online

Here are the essential details to file Form 940 online.

  • 1. Business Details

    • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    • Name (not your trade name)
    • Trade name (if any)
    • Business Address
  • 2. FUTA Taxes and Deposits

    • Total wages paid to employees
    • Payments exempt from FUTA
    • Total FUTA wages
    • Attach 940 Schedule A (If applicable)
    • Adjustments for state exclusions (if applicable)
    • FUTA liability deposits
  • 3. Signing Authority Information

    • Signing authority information
    • Use Online Signature PIN or Form 8453-EMP to sign your return.

You can refer to the 940 instructions to learn how to file Form 940 accurately.

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  • Step 1: Enter Your Infomation

    Enter the total payment made to employees, including FUTA tax liability details, and attach Schedule A if applicable.

  • Step 2: Pay Balance Due (if any)

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  • Step 3: Review and Transmit to the IRS

    Use your Online Signature PIN or Form 8453-EMP to sign your return, review it, and transmit it to the IRS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any changes to Form 940 for the 2025 Tax Year?

Yes, the IRS has introduced several important updates to Form 940 for 2025, including a new section for aggregate return filers, mandatory electronic balance due payments, a direct deposit option for Form 940 refunds, and updated credit reduction states.

Check out our latest article to know more about the changes to Form 940.

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Do you need to file 940 if no payments have been made to the employees?

If you’re not liable for FUTA tax for 2025 because you haven’t made any payments to employees in 2025, check Box C (No payments to employees in 2025) on
Form 940. Then, sign and file it with the IRS.


Who must file 940 Schedule A along with Form 940?

Employers should file Schedule A (Form 940) if,

  • Wages were paid to employees in more than one state (multi-state employer) or
  • Wages were paid in any state that's subject to credit reduction.

Click here to learn more about the 940 filing requirements of a multi-state employer.


How to pay the balance due on Form 940 to the IRS?

The balance due is the amount owed to the IRS after reconciling your FUTA tax liabilities and deposits. You can pay the balance due using the following methods through TaxBandits:

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Can you file Form 940 electronically?

Yes, Form 940 can be filed electronically with the IRS. The IRS encourages electronic filing as it is secure, accurate, and reduces the IRS processing time.


What are the penalties if you don’t file Form 940 on time?

Failure to file Form 940 by the deadline will result in a 5% penalty on the tax due. This amount will accrue every month until the amount owed is paid in full.

The IRS will also penalize you for making a late payment or for not paying the full amount you owe. You will be charged 2-15% of the unpaid tax, depending on how many days your payment is late.

Get more detailed information about Form 940 penalties for not filing or not paying the taxes.

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