Rasa-LilaM
QuickBooks Team

Employees and payroll

Let me guide you in the right direction on how to file your 941 forms, HPH-12.

 

In QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), you'll have to set up the filing method to E-file and enroll in the IRS e-file program to submit your payroll tax forms electronically. I'm here to ensure the process is a breeze for you.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. In your company file, head to the Employees menu at the top bar to choose Payroll Tax Forms & W-2s and Process Payroll Forms.
  2. Head to the Other Activities section and click the Manage Filing Methods link.
  3. Select Filing Methods and choose Federal 941/944/943 or Federal Form 940.
  4. Tap the Edit menu.
  5. Under Select how you want to file the Form… select Filing As Responsible Individual (Owner/Partner/Corporate Officer) for a single FEIN
  6. Choose E-file and then select Finish.

 

After setting up the filing method, enroll your company in the e-file program. Here's how:

 

  1. In your company file, head to the Employees menu at the top bar to choose Payroll Tax Forms & W-2s and Process Payroll Forms
  2. Under the Filing Methods screen, select Enrollments.
  3. Choose IRS and select Edit.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions, verify your EIN, enter your company’s legal name and address, and click Next.
  5. Enter the name, job title, email address, and phone number of the person the IRS can contact about your enrollment and your payroll tax forms and press the Next button. 
  6. Note: This person must be associated with your company and not be a third-party provider or accountant. 
  7. Select Send Information.

 

Once you have the 10-digit IRS Efile pin, you can send your payroll forms electronically in QBDT. For detailed instructions, head directly to Step 3 in this article: E-file and e-pay federal forms and taxes in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Enhanced.

 

When you sign up for the EFTPS service, you'll have to wait 7 to 10 business days to get your PIN and enrollment number via mail. Enter the data into your EFTPS account as soon as you receive the 4-digit EFTPS PIN. 

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to EFTPS.gov.
  2. Head to the Login tab.
  3. Enter the information needed (EIN, 4-digit EFTPS PIN, bank account, or last eight digits of your enrollment number), and continue with the process to create your password.

 

Next, configure your tax payments to e-pay. For the step-by-step process, proceed directly to Step 2 in this guide: Set up Federal e-file and e-pay in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Enhanced.

 

I've included some links below that will guide you on how to handle the following payroll activities:

 

 

If you need further information on how to accomplish a specific task, feel free to browse the following link: Payroll Hub

 

Keep me posted if you have other QuickBooks concerns or additional questions about filing and paying taxes. I'd be delighted to respond to them.