WASHINGTON — The next quarterly payroll tax return due date is October 31, and the Internal Revenue Service urges business owners to use the speed and convenience of filing the returns electronically. Deposits made by Monday, November 2, however, would still be considered timely as October 31 is a Saturday.
IRS Forms 940, 941, 943, 944 or 945 are used to report employment tax information. The IRS recommends electronic filing, or e-filing, of these returns for many reasons.
E-filing saves taxpayers time by performing calculations and populating forms and schedules using a step-by-step process. Once submitted, the information is quickly available to the IRS, thus reducing processing time.
E-filing is the most accurate method to file returns. Those who e-file receive missing information alerts. Electronically filed returns have fewer errors, which reduces a taxpayer’s chance of receiving an IRS notice.
The IRS takes safeguarding personal information seriously, and e-filing security is a top priority at the agency. E-file security standards ensure tax information is protected from security breaches. The IRS requires all authorized IRS e-file providers to ensure only authorized users have access to secure information.
The IRS acknowledges receipt of e-filed returns within 24 hours. The agency retains the information on the tax return. Unlike filing a return on paper, e-filing assures the filer that the tax return is with the IRS and not misplaced or lost in the mail.
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