Today’s Crucial Year-End Filing Deadlines for Your Business
January has swiftly arrived, and with it comes the urgency of tax season. The new year’s festivities are behind us, and it’s time for businesses and CPAs to dive into the pressing IRS/SSA deadlines looming ahead.
Here’s a snapshot of the year-end forms essential for your business to file before today’s deadline:
Form W-2: Reporting Employee Wages and Taxes
The Form W-2 is a critical wage tax form, detailing the wages paid to employees and the corresponding tax withholdings, encompassing Social Security, Medicare, and income taxes.
Noteworthy Tip: Questions often arise about Box D on Form W-2, designated for the Control Number. While this number distinguishes a single W-2 from others an employer files, it’s essential to know that leaving it blank won’t lead to rejection by the SSA.
1099 Forms: Reporting Various Payments
Form 1099-NEC: Reporting Nonemployee Compensation
Previously reported under Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC, IRS Form 1099-NEC is now exclusively dedicated to payments ($600 or more) made to nonemployees. A crucial update for the 2020 tax year.
Today is the deadline to file 1099-NEC with the IRS and distribute copies to your recipients.
Form 1099-MISC: Reporting Miscellaneous Payments
IRS Form 1099-MISC serves as a comprehensive tax form, reporting payments beyond nonemployee compensation. It covers rent, fishing boat proceeds, medical and health care payments, prizes, awards, and more.
Today is the deadline to complete the 1099-MISC and distribute copies to your recipients.
Payroll Form 94x Deadlines for Tax Year 2023
The following payroll-related tax forms are due to the IRS today
Form 941 – Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return:
Used to report income taxes, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax withheld from employee paychecks.
*Fourth Quarter (October, November, December): Due on January 31, 2024.
Form 940: Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return
FUTA taxes provide funds for unemployment compensation to workers who have lost their jobs. Only employers pay FUTA tax, not deducted from employees’ wages. This form is used to report the taxes that employers pay into the unemployment fund.
Form 943 – Annual Tax Report for Agricultural Employers:
Used by employers in the agriculture industry to report tax withholding for farm workers.
Form 944 – Annual Federal Tax Return
Specifically for small business owners to report annual federal income taxes. Applicable to small employers with an annual liability of $1,000 or less for Social Security, Medicare, and federal income tax.
Form 945 – Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax:
Used to report tax withheld under backup withholding requirements from non-employees, independent contractors, or freelancers.
Affordable Care Act State Deadlines:
California –
Providers and employers that offer health insurance coverage plans to residents of California must distribute copies of California Forms 1095.
Massachusetts –
Providers and employers that offer health insurance coverage plans to residents of Massachusetts are required to file Form 1099-HC (Health Coverage) with the state and distribute recipient copies.
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