For the 2026 tax year, Form 940 Schedule R is due on February 1, 2027, because January 31, 2027, falls on a weekend.
Note: If all FUTA tax deposits were made on time, the deadline is generally extended to February 10, 2027.
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Aggregate Filers
What is Form 940 Schedule R?
- Form 940 Schedule R (Allocation Schedule for Aggregate Form 940 Filers) is an IRS schedule used to allocate Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) tax information for multiple clients within a single aggregate Form 940 filing.
- It reports each client’s wages, FUTA tax, applicable credits, tax deposits, and payments as part of the aggregate return.
- Approved Section 3504 agents and Certified Professional Employer Organizations (CPEOs) must attach Schedule R when filing an aggregate Form 940.
Schedule R: Allocation
Tax year 2026
| Client EIN | Taxable FUTA wages | FUTA tax after adj. |
|---|---|---|
| XX-XXX4821 | $42,000 | $252.00 |
| XX-XXX7710 | $87,500 | $525.00 |
| XX-XXX3356 | $21,000 | $126.00 |
| Aggregate Form 940 | $150,500 | $903.00 |
Client totals match the aggregate return. Sample figures only.
Why It Matters
Why is Form 940 Schedule R Important?
Schedule R is essential to ensure employment tax information is properly allocated, reconciled, and
supported across aggregate returns.
Importance of filing Schedule R accurately.
Employer-Level Details
Separately reports FUTA tax information for each client employer included in the aggregate return.
Aggregate Reporting
Allows eligible agents and CPEOs to report comprehensive information for multiple clients through one aggregate Form 940.
Tax Reconciliation
Helps reconcile employer wages, tax liabilities, credits, deposits, and payments against the aggregate totals.
Organized Preparation
Provides the required supporting details for eligible filers submitting an aggregate Form 940.
Filing Eligibility
Who Needs to File Form 940 Schedule R?
Schedule R is filed by aggregate return filers on behalf of multiple employers. These include:
Section 3504 Agents
Agents approved by the IRS under Internal Revenue Code Section 3504 to act on behalf of home care service recipients may file Form 940 and attach Schedule R.
Certified Professional Employer Organizations (CPEOs)
CPEOs that file an aggregate Form 940 must complete Schedule R to report the required employer-specific FUTA tax information.
Simpler Filing Workflow
How to E-File Form 940 Schedule R
Manage aggregate FUTA tax reporting in three simple steps.
1. Enter Business Information
Provide the required information of your business.
Select Tax Year
Enter Your Business Details
2. Add Client's Details
Enter each client's information manually or upload multiple client records using our Excel template.
Add Clients or Bulk Upload
Aggregate FUTA Info
Review Client Records
3. Reconcile & Transmit
Review and transmit your return to the IRS.
Reconcile the Totals
E-Sign the Return
Submit to the IRS
Filing Requirements
What Information Do You Need to File Form 940 Schedule R?
Make these details ready before filing your return:
1. Filer Information
Filing Tax Year
Business Name, EIN, and address
Filer Type (Section 3504 agent, CPEO or other third party)
2. FUTA Tax Information
Form 940 tax and wage information
Supporting records needed to reconcile the amounts reported
Relevant credit and deposit information
3. Client's Specific Information
Client’s employer identification number (EIN)
State abbreviation
Type of wages, tips, and other compensation (CPEOs use only)
Total taxable FUTA wages
Total adjustments to FUTA tax
Credit reduction amount
Total FUTA tax after adjustments
Total FUTA tax deposits
Filer & Tax Year Info
Tax Information
Client-Level Allocation
FUTA Wage & Credit Reconciliation
CPEO & Agent Support
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Auto Calculation
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Form 940 Schedule A support
Schedule A is automatically generated alongside Form 940 when applicable, to report multi-state employer and credit reduction information to ensure accurate reporting.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Allocation: It allocates aggregate wage, tax, credit, deposit, and payment amounts reported on Form 940 to each individual home care service recipient or client.
- Reconciliation: It allows the IRS to match and reconcile each client's specific tax liability and wages with the combined totals reported on the main Form 940.
- Filing rules: CPEOs generally must file Form 940 and Schedule R electronically, subject to IRS exceptions. Section 3504 agents may file Schedule R electronically or by paper submission.
- Frequency: Schedule R should be attached to Form 940 annually whenever the return is due.
Yes, the IRS allows Form 940 to be filed on paper or electronically. However, Certified Professional Employer Organizations (CPEOs) must generally e-file Form 940 with Schedule R, subject to limited exceptions. Approved Section 3504 agents may file Form 940 and Schedule R electronically or by paper submission.