Form 945 for the 2024 tax year is due by January 31, 2025. E-File Now!
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File Form 945 online in three simple steps using TaxBandits, an IRS-authorized software, to report federal income tax withheld from nonpayroll payments.
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If you're a semiweekly depositor, attach Form 945-A along with your 945 return to report tax liability at no extra cost.
Includes Form 945-V
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How to File Form 945 Electronically With TaxBandits?
Create your free account and follow the simple steps below to easily e-file Form 945!
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Step 1: Enter the required information
Enter the federal income tax withheld from pensions, annuities, IRAs, gambling winnings, and backup withholding.
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Step 2: Choose the balance due payment option
Choose your preferred payment method to pay the balance due. You can easily make payments via EFTPS or credit card directly through TaxBandits.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit to the IRS
Sign your return using a 94x online signature PIN or Form 8453-EMP, review your details, and securely file Form 945 with the IRS.
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Information Required to File Form 945 Online
An employer must complete Form 945 to report federal income tax withholdings from non-payroll payments, including distributions from qualified retirement plans. The following information is required before you start to file Form 945.
- Name, EIN, and Business address
- Federal income tax withheld from nonpayroll payments
- Backup withholding details
- Total deposits made for 2024
- Balance due or Overpayment amount
- Attach Form 945-A if you are a semi-weekly depositor
- Sign using Online Signature PIN or Form 8453-EMP
Read the 945 instructions to understand how to file Form 945 correctly and ensure accurate completion of your filing.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Form 945
What is IRS Form 945?
IRS Form 945 is used by employers to report federal income tax withheld from nonpayroll payments. While Form 941 is used for payroll tax reporting, Form 945 is specifically designed for reporting taxes withheld from various types of non-wage income, such as pensions, gambling winnings, and backup withholding.
Get detailed information about Form 945.
Who must file Form 945?
Employers who withhold federal income tax (including backup withholding) from nonpayroll payments must file Form 945. If you don’t have a nonpayroll tax liability, You don’t have to file Form 945.
Note: If you don't have a nonpayroll tax liability for a specific year, then you are not required to file Form 945.
When is the due date to file Form 945 for the 2024 Tax Year?
For the 2024 tax year, the due date to file Form 945 is January 31, 2025.
If you made deposits on time, in full payment of the taxes for the year, you may have time to file Form 945 until February 10, 2025.
What is Form 945-A, and who is required to file it?
You must file Form 945-A, the Annual Record of Federal Tax Liability, if you are an employer reporting employment tax liabilities on all non-payroll payments made to employees. You are required to file Form 945-A:
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If you are a semi-weekly scheduled depositor, or
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If you are a monthly scheduled depositor accumulating $100,000 or more in tax liability.
Get detailed information about Form 945-A.
Who can sign Form 945?
The person authorized to sign Form 945 depends on the structure of the entity.
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For corporations, the form is usually signed by an authorized corporate officer, such as the president, vice president, or other principal officer duly authorized to sign.
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In partnerships, the form can be signed by a general partner.
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If the taxpayer is a sole proprietorship, the owner signs the form.
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In the case of an LLC, the member designated as the responsible party for tax purposes typically signs Form 945.
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In Trust or estate, the fiduciary is authorized to sign.
It's essential to ensure that the person signing the form has the proper authority and is identified correctly.
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TaxBandits offers various options for signing your return. You can either use a 94x online signature PIN or a built-in Form 8453-EMP to sign your return.
What are the penalties if you don’t file Form 945 on time?
The IRS will impose a late filing penalty if you fail to file Form 945 on time. The penalty is typically 5% of the unpaid tax for each month or part of a month your return is late, with a maximum penalty of 25%.
Get detailed information about the Form 945 late filing penalty.
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