How to file Form 941-X with TaxBandits?

Last modified 4/24/2023 4:10:33 AM EST

Since the beginning of 2024, the IRS has allowed businesses to electronically file amendments for Form 941 using Form 941-X (Adjusted Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund). TaxBandits provides comprehensive support to e-file Form 941-X, ensuring that businesses and tax professionals feel confident and supported throughout the process.

E-Filing Form 941-X with TaxBandits

Follow these steps to e-file Form 941-X with TaxBandits:

Step 1: Sign in to your TaxBandits account.

Step 2: From the dashboard, click ‘Start New Form’ and in the 94x Amendment Forms, select 'Form 941-X'.

Step 3: Choose the employer from your Address Book or enter the employer information manually. Then click ‘Save and Continue.’

Step 4: Select the Tax Year and Quarter for which you’re filing Form 941-X. 

Note: E-filing for Form 941-X is currently supported only for tax years 2024 and 2025. If you're filing for tax years 2023, you can still prepare the form with TaxBandits, but you’ll need to download, print, and mail it to the IRS yourself after completing payment.

 

Step 5: Select the return and quarter you’re correcting. Enter the calendar year for the respective quarter. 

 

Step 6: On Line 43, explain the corrections for any underreported or overreported amounts. Sign to complete the form, then click ‘Save and Continue’ to move forward.

 

Step 7: To add an Amended Schedule B (Form 941), click ‘I want to add Schedule B.’

 

Step 8: Choose the quarter and enter the required details for Schedule B.

 

Step 9: Review the information on the Form 941-X Summary page. If needed, you can edit any part of the form before proceeding.

 

Step 10: Provide your authorization by either e-signing Form 8453-EMP or using the 10-digit Online Signature PIN. If you don't have an online PIN, you can request one using TaxBandits.

Note: If you're a tax professional, you must obtain authorization from your clients.

 

Step 11: Complete the payment and transmit the form to the IRS.

 

Paper Filing Form 941-X with TaxBandits

If you need to amend your 2023 Form 941 returns, you must use Form 941-X and paper file it with the IRS. TaxBandits allows you to effortlessly complete and download Form 941-X for paper filing.

Follow the steps below to paper file Form 941-X with TaxBandits:

Step 1: Sign in to your TaxBandits account.

Step 2: From the dashboard, click ‘Start New Form’ and select ‘Form 941-X’.

 

Step 3: Choose the employer from your Address Book or enter the employer information manually. Then click ‘Save and Continue.’

 

Step 4: Select the Tax Year and Quarter for which you’re filing Form 941-X.

Step 5: Enter the date you discovered the error.

 

Step 6: Complete all five pages of Form 941-X and explain how you determined your corrections for the selected quarter. Once done, click ‘Save and Continue.’

Step 7: Complete the payment process and download the form for paper filing.

Note: The mailing address for Form 941-X depends on your location and whether you are enclosing a payment. To find the correct address, click here.

Important: Since you are downloading and mailing Form 941-X to the IRS, the form status in your TaxBandits account will remain "Ready to Download." No updates will be available to indicate whether the IRS has accepted or rejected your submission.