Form 941-X: How to Correct Errors on Your Previously Filed Form 941
In life, there are plenty of moments when we wish we could hit an “easy” button and magically erase our mistakes. When it comes to filing your quarterly payroll forms, sometimes you can!
If you notice certain errors on Forms 941 that you have already filed with the IRS for past quarters, there is a way to correct them.
Employers can file Form 941-X to amend previously filed Forms 941.
About Form 941
Form 941 is a payroll tax form that employers must file with the IRS on a quarterly basis. This form is used to report the federal income taxes, social security, and Medicare taxes withheld from employee wages.
The following deadlines apply to Form 941 for the 2022 tax year:
- April 30, 2022 (Quarter 1)
- July 31, 2022 (Quarter 2)
- October 31, 2022 (Quarter 3)
- January 31, 2023 (Quarter 4)
What is Form 941-X?
Form 941 is the Adjusted Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund. This form was created by the IRS for the sole purpose of amending certain errors on Form 941 and Form 941-SS.
There are certain details that you can correct by filing Form 941-X, while there are some details that can’t be updated. Let’s get into the specifics of those.
The best practice when it comes to filing corrections forms is to file as soon as possible when you notice errors.
What 941 Errors can be corrected?
According to the IRS, you can correct the following details by filing Form 941-X.
- Wages, tips, and other compensation
- Income tax withheld from these wages, tips, and compensation
- Taxable social security wages and tips
- Taxable Medicare wages and tips
- Wages and tips that are subject to Additional Medicare Tax Withholding
- Deferred employer/employee share of social security tax
- Qualified small business payroll tax credits for increasing research
- Amounts reported on Form 941 for the credit for qualified sick and family leave wages taken before and After April 1, 2021.
- Amounts reported on Form 941 for the employee retention credit
- Amounts reported on Form 941 for the COBRA Premium Assistance Credit
You can also claim unreported and over-reported taxes on Form 941-X. It is worth noting that you are able to explain your corrections on Part 4 of the form.
For more specific information, check out the IRS instructions, here!
How to File Form 941-X with TaxBandits
Completing this form with TaxBandits is a simple process. The main difference between filing Form 941-X and 941 is that you must mail a paper copy of Form 941 to the IRS.
You can still take advantage of TaxBandits’ built-in error checks, auto-calculations, and a simple filing process.
When you have completed the form and paid your filing fees, simply download and print a copy of Form 941-X. You can then mail it to the IRS using the address we provide!
Ready to address your past 941 errors? Get started with TaxBandits today!
Already thinking about the first quarter 941 deadline? So is our team! Check out this blog for more info on IRS updates to Form 941 for the upcoming quarter!
