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How to file Form 943 in TaxBandits?

Employers must file IRS Form 943, Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Workers, to report payroll taxes withheld from agricultural employees.

Follow the below steps to file 943 in TaxBandits:

• Step 1: Sign in to your TaxBandits account.
• Step 2: From the dashboard, click ‘Start New Form’ and select ‘Form 943’.

• Step 3: Select the employer from the Address Book if already filed for this employer, or enter the employer information manually and click ‘Save and Continue.’

• Step 4: Click on ‘Start filing’ under the tax year you want to file for.
  
  
• Step 5: Provide your consent by entering the business name and clicking ‘Confirm.’
  
  
   
• Step 6: The employer information will be pre-filled. Review the details carefully and complete the form.
  
  

• Step 7: Enter the information such as federal income, Medicare, and Social Security taxes on Page 1 of Form 943.
  
  

• Step 8: If you authorize an employee, tax preparer, or another person to discuss the return with the IRS, enter the designee's details here. Once completed, click ‘Save and Continue.’

• Step 9: If you owe taxes to the IRS when filing Form 94x, select a payment method from the following options:

  • Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW)

  • Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)

  • Credit/Debit Card

  • Check or Money Order

• Once you’ve chosen your preferred payment method, proceed with the necessary steps to complete the payment. Click here to learn more about the payment options.

• Step 11: Review Form Summary
  After completing the form, a summary of the information will be displayed. Review the summary carefully, then click ‘Continue’ to proceed.
   
• Step 12: Resolve Errors

  • If the form contains any errors:

    • The error code and corresponding messages will be displayed on the audit page.

    • Click ‘Fix Me’ to navigate back to the form and correct the errors.

  • Once all errors are resolved:

    1. Click ‘Continue’ to proceed to the Signature page.
        

Step 14: The IRS requires that electronically filed 94x returns are authorized with a signature. You can authorize the return using one of the following methods:

• Online Signature PIN:  To verify your identity as the authorized person, you can instantly sign e-sign your form  using ‘online signature PIN.’
• Form 8453-EMP:  You can e-sign the Form 8453-EMP or upload your signature and transmit the return. Use this if you don’t have the online signature PIN
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• Step 15: After you transmit the return to the IRS, a copy of Form 940 will be available in ‘Print Forms’. For step-by-step instructions on how to access a copy of the form, click here.