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We guide you through each step of Form 943 filing, ensuring a smooth, accurate, and fully compliant process.
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Includes Form 943-A & 943-V
Report your tax liability and deposit schedule using Form 943-A alongside Form 943—at no extra cost.
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Sign your 943 return your way—either with the Online Signature PIN or the built-in Form 8453-EMP.
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or audits.
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File Form 943 for both the current tax year (2025) and previous years
(2024 and 2023).
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Information Required to File Form 943 Online
If you are an employer of agricultural employees (farmworkers), you are required to file Form 943 to report the
employment taxes.
The following information is required beforehand to save time during
your filing.
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1. Business & Employer Details
- Name (not your trade name)
- Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Trade name (if any)
- Business Address
- Number of agricultural employees employed
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2. Wages & Tax Calculations
- Federal income tax withheld
- Wages subject to Social Security tax
- Wages subject to Medicare tax
- Attach Form 8974 (If applicable)
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3. Tax Deposits & Liability
- Deposits made to the IRS for the year
- Monthly or semiweekly tax liability information
- Attach Form 943-A if you’re a semiweekly depositor
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4. Signing Form 943
- Signing authority information
- Use Online Signature PIN or Form 8453-EMP to authorize
your return
Read the 943 instructions to learn how to file Form 943 accurately.
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How to File Form 943 Online Using TaxBandits?
To e-file Form 943, simply create a free account and follow the easy steps outlined below.
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Step 1: Enter the required information
Enter your number of agricultural employees employed, federal income taxes, FICA taxes withheld, total tax liability, and deposits made to the IRS.
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Step 2: Choose the option to pay the balance due
Choose your preferred payment method to pay the balance due. You can conveniently make payments via EFTPS or credit card directly through TaxBandits.
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Step 3: Review and transmit to the IRS
Sign your return with a 94x online signature PIN or Form 8453-EMP, review the information, and securely transmit your Form 943 to the IRS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IRS Form 943?
Form 943, Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Employees, is specifically designed for employers who hire agricultural employees and are required to report and pay federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax withheld from their employees.
Get detailed information about IRS Form 943.
Who must file Form 943?
The employers who paid wages to agricultural employees (farmworkers) are required to file Form 943. All cash wages that you pay to your employees are subject to federal income tax withholding and FICA taxes for any calendar year in which:
- You pay an employee cash wages of $150 or more in a year for agricultural employees (farmwork), or
- The total wages that you pay to all employees are $2,500 or more.
What are the changes to Form 943 for the 2025 Tax Year?
The IRS has announced several important updates to Form 943 for 2025, including
- Updated Social Security and Medicare tax limits
- A new section for aggregate return filers
- A direct deposit option for Form 943 refunds
- Mandatory electronic balance due payments
- Electronic access to Form 943 transcripts
- E-filing availability for Form 943-X
- New withholding rules for qualified overtime compensation
Check out our latest article to know more about the changes to Form 943.
When is the due date to file Form 943?
The due date to file Form 943 is January 31. If you made deposits on time, in full payment of the taxes for the year, you may have time to file Form 943 until
February 10.
Get more information on the 943 filing and tax deposit deadline for the 2025 tax year.
Who must file 943-A along with Form 943?
Form 943-A, Agricultural Employer's Record of Federal Tax Liability, is used to report employment tax liabilities. You are required to file Form 943-A with Form 943 if you are a semiweekly scheduled depositor or if your liability for any one month is more than $100,000.
Get more information about Form 943-A.
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