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Form 8813: Partnership Withholding Tax Payment Voucher (Section 1446)
IRS Form 8813 is the Partnership Withholding Tax Payment Voucher (Section 1446) used to report and pay partnership withholding taxes. This form covers tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020.
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IRS Form 8813 - Partnership Withholding Tax Payment Voucher (Section 1446)
IRS Form 8813 is the Partnership Withholding Tax Payment Voucher (Section 1446) used to report and pay partnership withholding taxes. This form covers tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not staple or attach this voucher to your payment; it must be submitted separately.
- 2Not writing the partnership's employer identification number (EIN) on the voucher.
- 3Failing to write the specific tax year on the payment check or money order.
- 4Sending cash instead of a check or money order with the Form 8813.
- 5Omitting Part 3 details, such as the partnership’s full address.
Plain English
This voucher allows a partnership to submit a payment for its required withholding taxes. When filing this Form 8813 with the IRS, you are essentially paying down a specific tax obligation related to your business's partnerships. You must include the payment amount and the partnership's EIN when submitting it.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2012-07-17 00:00:00
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when paying partnership withholding tax under Section 1446.
- Do not use it when sending cash as payment; the voucher requires a check or money order.
- Check Form 8804 instead when applying provisions of Regulations section 1.1446-6 and requiring attached computations.
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Use this form or another form?
Need to attach required computations
Required if applying regulations under section 1.1446-6
✓ Check the instructions for Form 8813.
Using a foreign address for the partnership
Specific guidance is available in the separate instructions booklet
✓ Verify location details on the form itself.
Need to use a P.O. box for the partnership
Specific guidance regarding P.O. boxes is detailed in the separate instructions booklet
✓ Confirm address formatting.
Deadline or filing window
The Form 8813 applies for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020. While a specific due date is not listed, the filing period is dictated by when the partnership’s tax year ends. Users should confirm their deadline based on their fiscal calendar.
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What you need before filling it out
Tax Year Range
Calendar year, or tax year beginning 20XX and ending 20XX · Form p.1
Payment Amount
The specific dollar amount of this payment (Field 2) · Form p.1
Partnership EIN
Partnership’s U.S. employer identification number (Field 1) · Form p.1
Mailing Instructions
Mail with a check or money order payable to “United States Treasury.” · Form p.1
Partnership Address
Name, address (number, street, and room/suite no.), city, state, and ZIP code · Form p.1
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the voucher is dated for the correct tax year.
- 2Verify Field 2 contains the exact Amount of this payment.
- 3Ensure Field 1 lists the partnership’s U.S. employer identification number.
- 4Check that the check or money order payable to the “United States Treasury.” includes the partnership's EIN, tax year, and “Form 8813” written on it.
- 5Verify Field 3 contains the complete partnership name, address (including room/suite if applicable), city, state, and ZIP code.
- 6Confirm that no staples are attached to or within this voucher.
- 7If required by regulations, verify all necessary Forms 8804-C and computations are attached.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Field 2 with the Amount of this payment.
- 2Enter the partnership’s U.S. employer identification number in Field 1.
- 3Detail the partnership's name, address (including room/suite if applicable), city, state, and ZIP code in Field 3.
- 4Prepare a check or money order payable to the “United States Treasury.”, ensuring it bears the partnership’s EIN, tax year, and “Form 8813”.
- 5Do not staple or attach this voucher to your payment (unless required by attached regulations).
- 6Mail the completed Form 8813 along with the check or money order.
Known limitations
- 1The form is for tax years beginning 2020 and ending 20 (the specific year must be filled out).
- 2If provisions of Regulations section 1.1446-6 are applied, all required Forms 8804-C and computations must be attached.
- 3Cash should not be sent with the voucher.
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Entity Info
1 items
Name and taxpayer ID of the entity claiming the credit.
Credit Info
1 items
Type of credit or incentive being claimed.
Calculation
2 items
The base amount used to calculate the credit.
Calculated credit amount after applying formulas and limitations.
Certification
1 items
Detailed breakdown supporting the credit calculation.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date the form.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition is Revision 12-2008. The source does not point to a separate 'latest information' page, but it directs users to the instructions for Forms 8804, 8805, and 8813 for further guidance.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm Revision 12-2008
- Tax year range — confirm it covers calendar years or tax years beginning 20XX and ending 20XX
- Payment method — confirm the voucher is for a check or money order payable to the “United States Treasury.”
- Stapling/Attachment — confirm the voucher should not be stapled or attached to the payment itself.
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After you file
- 1Do not staple or attach this voucher to your payment.
- 2Write the partnership’s employer identification number, tax year, and “Form 8813” on the check or money order used for payment.
- 3Keep a copy of the completed Form 8813.
- 4Mail the voucher along with a check or money order payable to the “United States Treasury.”
- 5If mailing a foreign address, see instructions (not provided in excerpt).
Sources
- SRCForm 8813 governs Partnership Withholding Tax Payment Voucher (Section 1446) for tax years beginning in 2020 and ending in 20.
- SRCThe form is designated as Form 8813, OMB No. 1545-1119, Revision Date 12-2008.
- SRCAmount of payment is listed on the voucher (Field 2).
- SRCPartnership’s U.S. employer identification number must be provided (Field 1).
- SRCThe voucher must be mailed with a check or money order payable to the “United States Treasury.”
- SRCThe partnership's name, address, city, state, and ZIP code are required on the voucher (Field 3).
Common confusion points
What do I write on the check/money order?
The check must include the partnership’s employer identification number, tax year, and “Form 8813.”
Should I send cash with Form 8813?
No; the instructions state, “Do not send cash.”
Does this voucher cover all years?
It covers calendar years or tax years beginning in 2020 and ending in 20.
What if my address is a P.O. box or foreign?
See separate instructions for Forms 8804, 8805, and 8813 regarding how to list the address.
Do I need to attach anything else besides this voucher?
If applying Regulations section 1.1446-6, all required Forms 8804-C and computations must be attached.
What should I do with my copy of Form 8813 after filing?
The source implies keeping a copy by listing it as part of the mailing instructions, though this is a general best practice.
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- Use separate Instructions for Forms 8804, 8805, and 8813.
Questions about IRS Form 8813
What is IRS Form 8813 used for?
This voucher allows a partnership to submit a payment for its required withholding taxes. When filing this Form 8813 with the IRS, you are essentially paying down a specific tax obligation related to your business's partnerships. You must include the payment amount and the partnership's EIN when submitting it.
Who must file IRS Form 8813?
A partnership files IRS Form 8813 because it is required to pay its withholding taxes under Section 1446. The voucher itself serves as the official documentation for this tax payment.
What information does IRS Form 8813 require?
The form collects details such as the amount of the payment, the partnership’s U.S. employer identification number (EIN), the specific tax year, and the full name and address of the partnership. If applying special regulations, required Forms 8804-C and computations must also be attached.
When is IRS Form 8813 due?
The form is used for a calendar year or a tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2020. The source does not state a specific filing deadline date, only the applicable tax period.
Where do I file IRS Form 8813?
Mail this voucher with a check or money order payable to the “United States Treasury.” Ensure that the partnership’s employer identification number, tax year, and “Form 8813” are written on the payment instrument.
How do I complete IRS Form 8813?
First, fill in the tax year (calendar or beginning date), the amount of payment, and the partnership’s U.S. employer identification number on Form 8813. Next, complete Part 3 with the partnership’s full name, address, city, state, and ZIP code. Finally, mail this voucher along with a check or money order to the United States Treasury.
What happens if IRS Form 8813 is filed incorrectly?
The source does not detail specific penalties for errors, but it instructs users to complete all required fields; failing to attach required Forms 8804-C and computations when applying Regulations section 1.1446-6 would be a filing error.
What do I write on the check/money order?
The check must include the partnership’s employer identification number, tax year, and “Form 8813.”
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