Form 940 · annual (FUTA)

File Form 940 online

E-file your annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) tax return — pay per return, no subscription. Enter your payments and FUTA wages, review, and file.

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What you'll need

  • Your business name, address, and EIN.
  • The tax year you're filing for.
  • Total payments to employees, exempt payments, FUTA taxable wages, and FUTA tax deposited.

Frequently asked questions

When is Form 940 due?
Form 940 is filed annually and is due by January 31 for the prior year (February 10 if you deposited all FUTA tax when due).
What is FUTA?
The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) funds unemployment compensation. Employers pay FUTA tax on wages; it isn't withheld from employees.
Do I need a subscription?
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