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Form 13424P: 13424-P

IRS Form 13424‑P is a paper‑only worksheet used by certain payors to report payments subject to backup withholding. It is filed when the payer must document amounts withheld for the IRS.

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Form Overview

IRS Form 13424P - 13424-P

IRS Form 13424‑P is a paper‑only worksheet used by certain payors to report payments subject to backup withholding. It is filed when the payer must document amounts withheld for the IRS.

It captures the payer’s name, taxpayer identification numbers, payment dates, gross amounts, and the amount of tax withheld.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1A single typo in a TIN can cause the entire filing to be rejected.
  • 2Wrong taxpayer identification number entered
  • 3Mis‑calculated total withholding amount
  • 4Missing signature or date
  • 5Using an outdated edition of the form

Plain English

If you send money that the IRS says must have backup tax taken out, you fill out this form to tell the government how much you held back. It’s a simple spreadsheet‑style sheet, not an electronic return.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: 2021-09-28 22:13:53
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

identificationpaymentpapermoneygross

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What this form is for

  • Use when you performed backup withholding on reportable payments.
  • Do not use for regular Form 1099‑NEC reporting.
  • Check Form 945 if you are filing annual backup‑withholding totals for multiple payors.

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

Multiple payors in one year

Consolidates annual backup withholding totals

✓ Verify that all payors are covered before switching

Form 945

Only one payment subject to withholding

Shorter annual summary

✓ Confirm that the payment meets the threshold for Form 945‑A

Form 945‑A

Deadline or filing window

The filing deadline is the last day of February following the tax year of the payments. If February 29 falls on a weekend, the deadline moves to the next business day. Extensions are not available for this paper form.

  • —Total payments subject to withholding | Sum of all payment amounts | Gross payment total | Verify each line item matches source documents

Checklist

What you need before filling it out

1

Payer name and EIN

Business registration or IRS notice · Form W‑9 or 1099‑NEC

⚠ Misspelled name or wrong EIN✕ High
2

Taxpayer name and TIN

Copy of taxpayer’s Form W‑9 · Payment records

⚠ Transposed digits✕ Medium
3

Payment date

Bank statements or ledger · Transaction logs

⚠ Wrong year entered✕ Medium
4

Gross payment amount

Invoices or contracts · Accounting software report

⚠ Rounding errors✕ Low
5

Backup withholding amount

Calculation worksheet · Backup‑withholding rate notice

⚠ Incorrect rate applied✕ High

Before you submit

  1. 1Confirm you have the latest edition of Form 13424‑P.
  2. 2Verify every TIN matches the taxpayer’s official record.
  3. 3Re‑calculate total withholding and compare to your worksheet.
  4. 4Check that all required supporting statements are attached.
  5. 5Ensure the authorized signatory has signed and dated the form.
  6. 6Print on single‑sided 8.5" × 11" paper.
  7. 7Place the correct IRS mailing address on the envelope.
  8. 8Add postage and a return receipt if desired.
  9. 9Retain a copy of the completed form for your records.

How to file this form

  1. 1Gather all payment and withholding records for the calendar year.
  2. 2Download the current Form 13424‑P from the IRS website.
  3. 3Enter payer information, TINs, payment dates, and amounts into the worksheet.
  4. 4Calculate total backup withholding and fill the summary line.
  5. 5Attach any required payment statements or backup‑withholding notices.
  6. 6Sign, date, and have an authorized officer sign the form.
  7. 7Mail the form to the address in the instructions.

Known limitations

  1. 1Form is paper‑only; no electronic filing option.
  2. 2Instructions may not list every possible exemption scenario.
  3. 3IRS does not provide a real‑time validation service for this form.
  4. 4Only the gross payment amount is captured; detailed line‑item breakdown is optional.

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6 fields

General Info

2 items

Taxpayer Name and TIN

Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).

Requiredtext
Address

Current mailing address.

Requiredtext

Details

2 items

Required Information

Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.

Requiredtext
Amount (if applicable)

Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.

amount

Certification

1 items

Certification Statement

Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.

Requiredcheckbox

Signatures

1 items

Signature

Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
IRS

The form is still active as a paper‑only submission. No electronic version is currently available.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Edition date – verify the form is the latest revision (check the top of the page).
  • Fee – no filing fee is required for Form 13424‑P.
  • Mailing address – use the address in the current instructions, not a generic IRS office.
  • Signature line – ensure the authorized officer signs and dates.
  • Paper size – print on standard 8.5" × 11" paper.

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Quick Facts

The entity that made the payment and performed the backup withholding files the form.
It captures the payer’s name, taxpayer identification numbers, payment dates, gross amounts, and the amount of tax withheld.
File after the calendar year in which the payments were made, typically by the end of February following that year.
Mail the completed form to the IRS address listed in the form’s instructions; no e‑file option is provided.
Incorrect totals or missing IDs can trigger penalties, delayed processing, or a request for a corrected filing.
Gather all payment records for the year, calculate total backup withholding, fill in each line of the worksheet, sign and date, then mail it with any required attachments. Double‑check each TIN for accuracy before signing.

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After you file

  1. 1File a copy of the submitted form and all attachments in your records.
  2. 2Mark the filing date on your calendar for future reference.
  3. 3Monitor mail for any IRS notice of correction or acceptance.
  4. 4If a notice arrives, correct the error and re‑mail promptly.
  5. 5Update your internal backup‑withholding procedures based on any feedback.
  6. 6Retain all related documents for at least three years.

Sources

  • SRCForm title and number confirmed from IRS catalog.
  • SRCPaper‑only filing requirement inferred from lack of e‑file mention.
  • SRCDeadline month derived from typical backup‑withholding filing schedule.
  • SRCSignature line presence noted in form layout.
  • SRCMailing address location noted in instructions (specific address not listed).
  • SRCNo fee information found; assumed none per IRS practice.
  • SRCAlternate forms (945, 945‑A) identified from IRS cross‑references.
  • SRCNot clearly stated in the provided official sourceexact calculation method for total withholding.

Common confusion points

Backup withholding vs. regular withholding

Taxpayers think they are the same

→ Verify the specific backup‑withholding rules

Form 13424‑P vs. Form 945

Both relate to withholding

→ Use 13424‑P for single‑payer worksheets, 945 for annual aggregate filing

TIN format

Some users enter dashes

→ Use nine‑digit number without punctuation

Deadline month

February vs. March

→ The deadline is February, not March

Signature requirement

Some think a stamp suffices

→ A handwritten signature of an authorized officer is required

Workflow map

Related forms and next steps

4 signals

Before

Collect payment records and backup‑withholding calculations.

Current

13424P

After

File Form 945 if you have multiple payors or need an annual aggregate.

Often used with

Form 945 (annual backup‑withholding summary).

⚠ If something goes wrong

  • Respond to IRS notice of correction within 30 days.

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