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What Is Form 944? Plus 2020 Instructions

October 23, 2020

Form 944 is an IRS form that very small businesses use to file their employer taxes on an annual basis. It is specifically for businesses that have at least one employee and owe less than $1,000 annually in federal taxes (income tax withholdings plus Social Security and Medicare taxes). This article covers the when and how to use Form 944 as well as how to fill it out.

Form 944 vs Form 941

Most employers are familiar with Form 941. Form 941 is used for employers who report wages and taxes four times a year (at the end of each quarter), while Form 944 is for those who can report once a year instead.

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