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Employer's quarterly federal tax return

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

Deadline rule

Quarterly. The last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter.

Due date

The last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter.

Who it applies to

Businesses with employees.

Form and agency

Form 941 · Internal Revenue Service

Notes

Reports withheld income tax and employer and employee Social Security and Medicare taxes.

Sources

  1. IRS — About Form 941accessed Oct 17, 2026