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Form 944-SP: 944 (sp)
Form 944‑SP is the Spanish‑language version of IRS Form 944, the Employer’s Annual Federal Tax Return for Small Employers. It is used by eligible employers to report and pay annual Social Security, Medicare, and federal unemployment taxes.
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IRS Form 944-SP - 944 (sp)
Form 944‑SP is the Spanish‑language version of IRS Form 944, the Employer’s Annual Federal Tax Return for Small Employers. It is used by eligible employers to report and pay annual Social Security, Medicare, and federal unemployment taxes.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A single mis‑keyed wage total can trigger penalties and force a switch to quarterly filing.
- 2Mis‑calculating total taxable wages
- 3Using the wrong IRS mailing address
- 4Missing the January 31 deadline
- 5Submitting the English Form 944 instead of the Spanish version
Plain English
If you run a small business and only have to file one payroll tax return each year, you’ll use this form (in Spanish). It tells the IRS how much you owe for Social Security, Medicare, and FUTA for the whole year. The form also lets you make the payment at the same time.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-12-16 10:10:41
- 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 when you are a small employer eligible for annual filing and need the Spanish version.
- Do not use if you file quarterly or have a payroll tax liability over $1,000.
- Check Form 941 if you are required to file quarterly.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Quarterly payroll tax filing
Required when liability > $1,000 or IRS mandates quarterly
✓ Verify filing frequency first
Annual filing but English only
Use when Spanish version not required
✓ Confirm language preference
Deadline or filing window
The standard deadline is January 31 of the year after the tax year. If the IRS issues an extension or a different due date in the instructions, that date supersedes the standard deadline. Late filing may incur penalties.
- —Total wages | Sum of all employee wages, tips, and taxable benefits | Total taxable wages | Verify against payroll records
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What you need before filling it out
Wage totals
Payroll registers or year‑end payroll report · Payroll software or manual ledger
Social Security tax
IRS tax rate tables · IRS Publication 15‑C
Medicare tax
IRS tax rate tables · IRS Publication 15‑C
FUTA tax
FUTA rate and wage base · IRS Publication 944
Before you submit
- 1Form is the 2024 edition of Form 944‑SP
- 2All wage and tax totals are calculated from year‑end payroll records
- 3Totals entered in the correct Spanish‑language boxes
- 4Employer signature and date are present
- 5Payment voucher (Form 944‑V) attached with correct amount
- 6Mailing address matches the one in the instructions
- 7If e‑filing, transmitter ID is valid and confirmation received
- 8Copy retained for your records
How to file this form
- 1Log into your payroll system and export total wages, tips, and taxable benefits for the year.
- 2Calculate Social Security, Medicare, and FUTA taxes using the current IRS rates.
- 3Enter the numbers on Form 944‑SP, following the Spanish labels.
- 4Print the form, sign, and attach Form 944‑V with the payment.
- 5Mail to the IRS address listed in the instructions or submit electronically.
- 6Save the PDF and proof of payment for at least four years.
Known limitations
- 1Form instructions may not list every state-specific requirement.
- 2Electronic filing is only available to transmitters with an approved ID.
- 3The IRS does not publish a built‑in calculator on the form; users must compute taxes separately.
- 4The Spanish version mirrors the English form; any updates to the English form are reflected here.
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Employer Info
1 items
Full legal name and Employer Identification Number.
Quarter
1 items
Select the calendar quarter this return covers.
Wages
1 items
Sum of all wages, tips, and other compensation paid to employees during the quarter.
Withholding
1 items
Total federal income tax withheld from employee paychecks.
SS & Medicare
1 items
Wages subject to Social Security tax (capped) and Medicare tax (uncapped).
Deposit
1 items
Indicate your deposit schedule: monthly, semiweekly, or next-day rule if over $100k.
Signatures
1 items
Must be signed by an authorized officer or agent of the employer.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date – verify the form is for the current tax year
- Fee – none; payment is separate on voucher
- Mailing address – use the address listed in the 944‑SP instructions
- Electronic filing ID – ensure you have an approved e‑file transmitter number if filing online
- Signature line – check for required employer signature
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After you file
- 1Keep the filed copy and payment receipt in a secure folder.
- 2Record the filing date and payment amount in your payroll ledger.
- 3Monitor the IRS account for any notices of adjustment or penalty.
- 4Reconcile the annual payroll totals with your year‑end financial statements.
- 5If you receive a notice, respond within the timeframe indicated.
Sources
- SRCForm 944‑SP title and purposeIRS official form description
- SRCEligibility threshold (≤ $1,000 liability)IRS instructions for Form 944
- SRCFiling deadline (January 31)IRS filing calendar
- SRCMailing addressForm 944‑SP instructions page 2
- SRCElectronic filing optionIRS e‑file guidelines for Form 944
- SRCSignature requirementForm layout section ‘Signature of employer’
- SRCPayment voucher requirementForm 944‑V reference in instructions
- SRCEdition date locationTop of Form 944‑SP page header
Common confusion points
Form 944 vs. Form 941
Many small employers think quarterly filing is required
→ Verify liability threshold first
Spanish vs. English version
Some businesses submit the English form by mistake
→ Confirm language requirement in the instructions
Payment due date
Deadline sometimes listed as January 31 or the last day of the month
→ Check the current year’s instructions
FUTA credit reduction
Employers often forget the credit for state unemployment taxes
→ Review state UI rates
Signature requirement
Some think e‑file eliminates signature
→ Ensure signature is present if mailing
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Review IRS notice and consider filing Form 941 to correct underpayment
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