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Annual federal unemployment tax return

Verified Oct 17, 2026 ·Reading level: Grade 8-10

Deadline rule

Annual. January 31 following the end of the tax year.

Due date

January 31 following the end of the tax year.

Who it applies to

Businesses with employees.

Form and agency

Form 940 · Internal Revenue Service

Notes

Most employers also owe state unemployment tax; see the Utah Department of Workforce Services.

Sources

  1. IRS — About Form 940accessed Oct 17, 2026