IRS Forms & Resources
Access and download essential tax forms for your business or personal needs. Updated for the current tax year.
For Hiring
W-4
PayrollEmployee's Withholding Certificate. Completed by new employees to specify how much federal income tax should be withheld from their paycheck.
I-9
EmploymentEmployment Eligibility Verification. Required by federal law to verify an employee's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.
W-9
ContractorRequest for Taxpayer Identification Number. Completed by freelancers or vendors before receiving payment so the business can issue 1099 forms at year-end.
W-2
Wage StatementWage and Tax Statement. Reports wages paid and taxes withheld for each employee during the tax year.
Compliance & Operations
8300
Cash ReportingReport of Cash Payments Over $10,000. Used to report cash transactions exceeding $10,000 in a single or related transaction; must be filed within 15 days.
SS-4
EIN ApplicationApplication for Employer Identification Number (EIN). Used to apply for an EIN via mail or fax or to keep on file for banking references.
1099-NEC
Independent ContractorNonemployee Compensation. Used by businesses to report payments of $600 or more to independent contractors during the tax year.
941
Quarterly TaxEmployer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return. Used by employers to report income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes withheld from wages.
1040-ES
Estimated TaxEstimated Tax for Individuals. Used by self-employed individuals and business owners to figure and pay quarterly estimated income taxes.
4868
Tax ExtensionApplication for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Grants a 6-month extension for filing individual tax returns.
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