Canonical: https://formzdocs.com/forms/944 Markdown: https://formzdocs.com/forms/944.md [Home](/index.md) / [All forms](/forms.md) / Form 944 # Form 944 PDF form Form 944 is an annual federal employment-tax return for qualifying employers directed or authorized by the IRS to use it. A small payroll alone does not establish that annual filing is appropriate. It covers withholding and applicable Social Security and Medicare taxes. Supported revision: 2024–2025, 2021–2022. Price per document: $8.99 USD. [Create Form 944](https://formzdocs.com/forms/944/create) Start with a free preview. $8.99 USD per document when you're ready to download. - **Preview before paying** Review your real watermarked PDF before checkout. - **One simple price** $8.99 USD per document or paystub. No account or subscription. - **Stripe checkout** Card details are entered on Stripe’s hosted payment page. - **Download support** Download after confirmed payment, with help for your order. A question about your document or download? [Visit the help center](/help.md) Use actual records and review the complete PDF before secure checkout. Understand your document ## What is Form 944? Form 944 is an annual federal employment-tax return for qualifying employers directed or authorized by the IRS to use it. A small payroll alone does not establish that annual filing is appropriate. It covers withholding and applicable Social Security and Medicare taxes. ## Records to gather - Employer EIN, legal name, address and selected year - IRS notice or other authorization establishing Form 944 filing - Annual wages, withholding and calculated employment-tax amounts - Deposit records, adjustments and monthly liability information ## Fields you will work through The guided editor groups the supported fields into practical steps. The available fields follow the chosen revision. Employer and return detailsEmployer identification number (EIN) · Name (not your trade name) · Trade name (if any) Tax amounts and electionsWages, tips and other compensation · Federal income tax withheld from wages, tips, and other compensation · Taxable social security and Medicare wages and tips: a. Taxable social security wages. Column 1 Deposit schedule, business status and contactsDeposit schedule · Jan · Feb ## Check before using your PDF - Confirm the IRS filing requirement before switching between Form 941 and Form 944. - Reconcile annual tax liability, deposits and any reported adjustments with payroll records. ## After you prepare the document Follow the IRS return and deposit instructions for your authorized filing schedule. Formz does not obtain permission to change schedules. ## Common questions Can I choose 944 just because my payroll is small? Use the IRS instructions and your filing notice to confirm whether Form 944 applies. Do not replace required quarterly Form 941 returns solely because you prefer annual reporting. Which Form 944 revision does Formz support? The current catalog lists 2024–2025, 2021–2022. Select an available year inside the editor where offered and compare that PDF with the reporting period you need. A supported historical revision is not a claim that it is suitable for a current-year obligation. Does downloading Form 944 complete filing? No. Formz prepares the supported PDF from your supplied entries. You must review signatures, attachments, copy labels and the applicable delivery or filing method separately. It does not submit government forms or provide filing acceptance. ## Related forms and guides [Business, employment-tax and reporting forms](/categories/business-payroll.md)[Form 941 Form 941 is an employer’s quarterly federal employment-tax return.](/forms/941.md)[Form 940 Form 940 reports an employer’s annual federal unemployment tax.](/forms/940.md)[W-2 Form W-2 reports an employee’s annual wages and applicable tax withholding.](/forms/w2.md) ## Official sources Source links reviewed October 4, 2026. Use the instructions for your selected year and check current agency updates before submission. - [IRS: About Form 944](https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-944) Your next step ## Ready to create your Form 944? Enter your details and review the actual PDF before paying. $8.99 USD per document, with no account or subscription. [Create Form 944](https://formzdocs.com/forms/944/create)