Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return 2015

To submit Form 940 for 2015, ensure all required fields are accurately filled out and signed. Send the completed form along with any payment due to the IRS. You can mail the form to the address provided in the instructions or submit it electronically using the IRS e-file system. For physical mail, include the payment voucher if applicable and ensure your check or money order is payable to 'United States Treasury'. It is recommended to keep a copy of the form for your records. Advice: Submit the form well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues and ensure timely filing.

Important dates for the form in 2024: January 31 - Deadline for filing Form 940 for the previous year. April 30, July 31, October 31 - Quarterly installment payments for 2024. Important dates for the form in 2025: January 31 - Deadline for filing Form 940 for the previous year. April 30, July 31, October 31 - Quarterly installment payments for 2025.

Form 940 for 2015 is used by employers to report their annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) tax to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This form provides details about the total payments made to employees, taxable wages subject to FUTA tax, and any adjustments needed to accurately calculate the tax owed. It ensures compliance with federal requirements and helps maintain accurate records for tax purposes. Employers must fill out this form and submit it to the IRS annually, providing essential information about their tax liability. This helps ensure that all federal unemployment taxes are properly accounted for and paid. The form also allows employers to claim any allowable credits and make necessary adjustments to their tax calculations. Completing and submitting Form 940 is crucial for maintaining compliance with federal tax laws and avoiding potential penalties or interest charges. Employers should take care to accurately complete each section of the form and submit it by the required deadline.

• 1. Employer identification number (EIN): A unique nine-digit number assigned by the IRS to identify an employer's tax accounts.
• 2. Name: The legal name of the employer, not the trade name.
• 3. Trade name: Optional field for the trade name if different from the legal name.
• 4. Address: The employer's business address, including street, city, state, ZIP code, and suite or room number.
• 5. Type of Return: Checkboxes to indicate if the form is amended, for a successor employer, if no payments were made, or if it is a final return.
• 6. Payments to all employees: Total amount of wages paid to all employees during the tax year.
• 7. Payments exempt from FUTA tax: Amounts of payments that are exempt from FUTA tax, such as fringe benefits and group-term life insurance.
• 8. Total taxable FUTA wages: The amount of wages subject to FUTA tax after deductions and exemptions.
• 9. FUTA tax before adjustments: The initial calculation of FUTA tax based on total taxable wages.
• 10. Adjustments: Fields to account for any adjustments needed, such as wages excluded from state unemployment tax or credit reductions.
• 11. Total FUTA tax after adjustments: The final calculation of FUTA tax after all adjustments have been made.
• 12. FUTA tax deposited for the year: The total amount of FUTA tax already deposited for the tax year.
• 13. Balance due: The amount of FUTA tax still owed after accounting for deposits.
• 14. Overpayment: Any excess amount paid that can either be refunded or applied to the next return.
• 15. Third-party designee: Information about allowing a third-party to discuss the return with the IRS.
• 16. Signature: The employer's signature to certify the accuracy of the information provided on the form.
• 17. Paid Preparer's Information: Details about the paid preparer, if one was used to complete the form.

Failing to submit Form 940 for 2015 can lead to penalties and interest charges from the IRS. It is important to file the form on time to avoid these consequences.

• Penalties: The IRS may impose penalties for late filing or failure to file the form.
• Interest Charges: Interest may accrue on any unpaid tax liability until the form is filed and the taxes are paid.
• Loss of Compliance: Failure to file can result in non-compliance with federal tax regulations and affect the employer's standing with the IRS.

• 1. Annual Reporting: Employers must file Form 940 annually to report their Federal Unemployment (FUTA) tax.
• 2. Wage Payments: If you paid wages to employees in 2015, you need to report these payments using Form 940.
• 3. Business Changes: If your business closed, stopped paying wages, or you are a successor employer, you may need to file Form 940.