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Looking for an efficient way to file 940 online? IRS approved 1099ly allows you to eFile your 940 with security and ease, all online. IRS Form 940 is the Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return.

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What is IRS Form 940?

IRS Form 940 is used to report Federal unemployment tax returns. Use case: Businesses use this form to pay their FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax).

When would you need to file a 940?

  • If you paid wages of $1,500 or more to employees, and/or had employees for at least 20 weeks in the year, you may need to file a 940.
  • Requirements for employers of household employees, agricultural employees, Indian tribal governments, tax-exempt organizations, and state or local government employees differ.

For more, visit www.irs.gov

Important Dates - Never Miss a 940 Deadline

Paper filers and eFilers must file Form 940 to the IRS by February 02, 2026. However, if you deposited all your FUTA tax when it was due, you may file Form 940 by February 10, 2026. FUTA taxes must be paid quarterly by the last day of the month following the end of a calendar quarter.

Filing TypeDue Date
IRS eFileMonday - February 02, 2026
IRS eFile (If Taxes are already paid)Tuesday - February 10, 2026

Form 940 eFile Info

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You should receive an email of the status of your 940 filing on the same day it is submitted to the IRS. Please note that the amended Form 940 is now accepted via eFile by the IRS. This means you don't need to mail a paper form to make corrections like before. You can easily submit the amended version of Form 940 electronically with 1099ly.

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$ 2.49
$ 1.34
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Frequently Asked Questions

Form 940 is the Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return. Businesses use this form to report and pay their FUTA tax, which funds unemployment compensation for workers who lose their jobs.