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Form 945 E-Filing Is Now Open for Tax Year 2025 — File Your Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax.
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E-File Form 945 to IRS for the Tax Year 2025

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What is Form 945?

Form 945 is an annual tax form used to report federal income tax withheld from nonpayroll payments. Nonpayroll payments include pensions, IRA distributions, military retirement pay, gambling winnings, Indian gaming profits, and government payments subject to voluntary withholding. It also applies to backup withholding and specific distributions made by Alaska Native Corporations.

What is Form 945?

Why file form 945?

Report Payroll Taxes

Report Nonpayroll Taxes

Form 945 is essential for reporting federal income tax withheld from nonpayroll payments for the 2025 tax year.

Ensure Tax Compliance

Ensure Tax Compliance

Timely filing of Form 945 ensures compliance with IRS regulations. With TaxZerone, e-filing is quick, accurate, and hassle-free.

Avoid Penalties

Avoid Penalties

Submitting Form 945 on time helps you avoid penalties and maintain a strong compliance record with the IRS.

File your Form 945 in just three easy steps

Follow the below three steps to file your form 945

Follow the below three steps to file your form 945
  • Enter Your Details

    Enter Your Details

    Enter accurate information such as your Employer Identification Number (EIN), name, address, and federal taxes withheld for the tax year.

  • Review and Correct

    Review and Correct

    Thoroughly review your form using our intuitive preview feature. Correct any errors to ensure it meets IRS standards before submission.

  • File the Form

    File the Form

    E-file securely through our platform. With an affordable, IRS-compliant solution, TaxZerone makes tax filing simple and stress-free.

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Accurate & Reliable Filing

Our advanced validation system minimizes errors, ensuring your Form 945 is filed correctly and in full compliance with IRS requirements.

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What details are required to submit Form 945?

  • Business Details:
    • - Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    • - Name
    • - Address
  • Form 945 Information:
    • - Federal income tax withheld from pensions, annuities, IRAs, gambling winnings
    • - Backup withholding
    • - Total taxes
    • - Total deposits for 2025
    • - Balance due
    • - Overpayment
    • - Monthly Summary of Federal Tax Liability.
What details are required to submit Form 945?

Tax Year 2025: Form 945 filing deadline

Make sure to file Form 945 by the IRS deadline to avoid penalties and interest charges. Timely filing ensures compliance, protecting you from unnecessary financial risks.

Filing ConditionDeadline
General deadline to file Form 945February 02, 2026
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Supporting Forms

Form 945-A

Annual Record of Federal Tax Liability - Used by semiweekly schedule depositors to report their daily federal tax liability for the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who Should File Form 945?

Form 945 must be filed by businesses or entities that have withheld federal income tax from nonpayroll payments, such as pensions, IRA distributions, or gambling winnings. It reports the federal taxes withheld from these nonpayroll payments to the IRS. If you made these payments and withheld taxes, you are required to file Form 945.

2. What Should I Do If I Discover an Error After Filing Form 945?

If you discover an error on a filed Form 945, you can correct it by submitting Form 945-X, Amended Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax. This form allows you to adjust the previously reported amounts and make necessary corrections to avoid penalties. Be sure to file Form 945-X as soon as possible to stay compliant with IRS requirements.

3. Can I File Form 945 Electronically?

Yes, Form 945 can be filed electronically. E-filing is recommended as it simplifies the process, reduces errors, and provides instant confirmation from the IRS. TaxZerone, an IRS-authorized platform, offers a secure and efficient e-filing experience.

4. What are the Differences Between Form 945 and Form 941?

Form 945 is an annual filing to report nonpayroll payments made in the tax year. In contrast,
Form 941 is a quarterly filing used to report federal income tax, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax withheld from employees, as well as the employer’s share of these taxes.

5. What are the Deadlines for Filing Form 945?

The deadline for filing Form 945 is February 02, 2026. However, if all taxes have been paid in full and on time during the year, the IRS extends the deadline to February 10, 2026. Be sure to meet these deadlines to avoid penalties and interest charges.