What is 945-A Form?

The 945-A form is a document used by businesses to report federal income tax withheld from non-payroll payments. It is specifically used to report backup withholding tax payments made to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). When a business pays income to a recipient who fails to provide their correct taxpayer identification number (TIN), the business may be required to withhold a portion of that payment and submit it to the IRS using the 945-A form. This form ensures that the backup withholding tax is properly reported and accounted for.

What are the types of 945-A Form?

There is only one type of 945-A form, which is used to report backup withholding tax payments to the IRS.

Backup withholding tax payments

How to complete 945-A Form?

To complete the 945-A form, follow these steps:

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Gather the necessary information, including the payer's (your business's) information, the recipient's information, and the total backup withholding tax amount.
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Fill in the payer's information, including the name, address, and employer identification number.
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Provide the recipient's information, including the name, address, and taxpayer identification number.
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Enter the total backup withholding tax amount in the appropriate field.
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Double-check all the information entered to ensure its accuracy.
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Submit the completed 945-A form to the IRS.

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Questions & answers

Credit for backup withholding: If your 1099 shows an amount withheld under the backup withholding rules, report the amount as federal income tax withheld on your income tax return for the year you received the income.
Use this form to report your federal tax liability (based on the dates payments were made or wages were paid) for the following tax returns. Forms 945 and 945-X for federal income tax withholding on nonpayroll payments.
If you sell or transfer your business during the year, you and the new owner must each file a Form 945 for the year in which the transfer occurred. Report only the taxes you withheld.
File your amended Form 945-A with Form 945-X, CT-1 X, or 944-X. The total liability reported on your amended Form 945-A must equal the corrected amount of tax reported on Form 945-X, CT-1 X, or 944-X. If your penalty is decreased, the IRS will include the penalty decrease with your tax decrease.
How to fill out Form 945 correctly Fill out your company information. Enter your business name, address, and employer ID number (EIN) where indicated. Calculate your federal withholding liability. If you're withholding $2,500 or more, create a liability summary. Sign, pay, and file.
If you are filing Form 945-X, CT-1 X, or 944-X, you can file an amended Form 945-A with the form if both of the following apply.