Step-wise guide on How to E-file Form 941 in QuickBooks

 Form 941 is a federal tax form, also known as the Employer’s Quarterly tax forms, and is used by employers to report the federal withholdings from most types of employees. Through this article, we will take you through the process of how to e-file Form 941 in QuickBooks.

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Requirements to E-file Form 941 in QuickBooks

QuickBooks gives you the option to E-file form 941. you should be prepared with a few things. Detailed list for the requirement to E-file Form 941 in QuickBooks are as follows:

1. You should have subscribed to QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Enhanced.

2. You should be working on a version of QuickBooks supporting this facility.

3. An active internet connection is required to proceed.

4. QuickBooks payroll should be updated for the most recent tax table. It is the best practice to keep QuickBooks and associated services updated to the latest version for smooth functioning. It also helps avoid multiple errors.

5. You should be enrolled in IRS E-file Program. If not, then you should get yourself registered first. Also, keep with you the 10-digit PIN received from the IRS on enrolling in the IRS E-File Program.

How to E-file Form 941 in QuickBooks

The method to E-file federal tax forms through QuickBooks is the same for all the forms such as 940, 941, and 944. Here are the detailed steps to e-file 941 QuickBooks Desktop.

Step -1: You have to go to the ‘Employees’ section and then click on the ‘Payroll Tax Forms & W-2s’ to reach the tax forms.

Step -2: Click on the ‘Process Payroll Forms’. A new window of the ‘Payroll Center’ will open up. You have to select the ‘File Forms’ tab here.

Step -3: Now you need to select the form that you need to E-file, you should select Form 941 from the list.

Step -4: Click on the ‘File Form’ option. Now select the form filing period and then click on the ‘Ok’ button.

Step -5: As the next step, review the forms and then select ‘Check for Errors’. If any error highlights then you should correct it and then click on the ‘Submit Form’ button.

Step -6: Now, you have to select the ‘E-File’ button and then diligently follow the on-screen instructions to submit the form.

This would submit the form to QuickBooks and would authorize it to fill the form to IRS on your behalf. QuickBooks should process it within 24-48 hours. You can check the status of the form you submitted. It should show ‘Submitted’.

Through this article, we told you about form 941 of IRS and also the detailed process of how to E-file Form 941 QuickBooks. If you have any inquiries about E-filing form 941 in QuickBooks then contact us at our (800)-417-5147.

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