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How to fill out form 940:

1. Obtain the form: To begin, you need to obtain a copy of the Form 940. You can either download it from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website or request a copy by mail.
2. Provide employer information: Fill in the employer's identification number (EIN), name, and address. Make sure to use the correct EIN associated with the business.
3. Determine your FUTA liability: Calculate your Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) liability for the tax year in question. This is based on the total wages paid to employees during the year and the FUTA tax rate.
4. Report tax deposits: If you've made any tax deposits for the year, enter the amounts and corresponding dates in the designated sections of the form.
5. Complete the worksheet: Use the worksheet provided with Form 940 to calculate any adjustments or credits that may apply to your FUTA liability. This includes adjustments for state unemployment taxes paid and certain other credits.
6. Fill in Part 1: In Part 1, report the total wages subject to FUTA tax and calculate the FUTA tax owed based on the FUTA tax rate. Double-check your calculations to ensure accuracy.
7. Complete Part 2: In Part 2, report any reductions in FUTA tax owed. This includes any state unemployment taxes paid or credits claimed.
8. Fill in Part 3: Part 3 is for employers participating in a credit reduction state. If applicable, provide the necessary information and calculate the reduction in credit.
9. Sign and date the form: Review all the information provided on Form 940, make any necessary corrections, and sign and date the form. Remember to provide your title and contact information.

Who needs form 940:

1. Employers subject to FUTA tax: Form 940 is required for employers who are liable for Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) tax. This includes businesses that have employed one or more individuals for any portion of a day in at least 20 different weeks in a calendar year or have paid at least $1,500 in wages during any quarter of the current or previous calendar year.
2. Agricultural employers: Agricultural employers who paid cash wages of $20,000 or more to farmworkers during any calendar quarter of the current or previous year also need to file Form 940.
3. Household employers: If you are a household employer and paid cash wages of $1,000 or more to household employees during any calendar quarter of the current or previous year, you are required to file Form 940.

Remember to consult the IRS instructions or seek professional advice to ensure compliance and accuracy when filling out Form 940.

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What is form 940?

Form 940 is used to report the employer's annual federal unemployment tax.

Who is required to file form 940?

Employers who paid wages of $1500 or more in a calendar quarter or have at least one employee for at least some part of a day in any 20 or more different weeks in a year are required to file Form 940.

How to fill out form 940?

Form 940 must be filled out with information about the employer's total wages subject to FUTA tax, payments made towards state unemployment funds, and any credits claimed.

What is the purpose of form 940?

The purpose of Form 940 is to calculate the employer's federal unemployment tax liability for the year.

What information must be reported on form 940?

Information such as the employer's total wages subject to FUTA tax, payments made towards state unemployment funds, and any credits claimed must be reported on Form 940.