Form 945, Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax Instructions
This form contains 70 fields organized into 11 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Balance Due | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_15[0 | Text |
Enter the balance due if the total tax is more than the deposits.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7A-E[0].D[0].f1_25[0 | Text |
Enter the balance due for federal income tax withheld.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7A-E[0].D[0].f1_26[0 | Text |
Enter the number of months for which there is a balance due.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7K-M[0].L[0].f1_41[0 | Text |
Enter the balance due for the year if the total tax is greater than the total deposits.
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| Business Information | ||
| Enter your business name (individual name if sole proprietor) | Text |
Enter the name of your business. If you are a sole proprietor, enter your individual name.
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| Enter your address | Text |
Enter the complete address of your business, including street name and number.
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| Enter your city or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code | Text |
Enter the city or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code of your business address.
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| Deposits | ||
| 4 | Text |
Enter the total deposits made for the year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7A-E[0].C[0].f1_23[0 | Text |
Enter the total amount of deposits made for federal income tax withheld.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7A-E[0].C[0].f1_24[0 | Text |
Enter the number of deposits made for federal income tax withheld.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7K-M[0].K[0].f1_39[0 | Text |
Enter the total deposits made for the year towards federal income tax withheld.
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| Financial Information | ||
| Dollars | Text |
Enter the dollar amount of the total taxes reported.
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| Cents | Text |
Enter the cents amount of the total taxes reported.
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| Monthly Summary | ||
| 1 bef3 | Text |
Enter the total federal income tax withheld for the first month. This field has a maximum length of 3 characters.
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| 2 | Text |
Enter the total federal income tax withheld for the second month.
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| 2 1cb9 | Text |
Enter the total federal income tax withheld for the second month. This field has a maximum length of 3 characters.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7A-E[0].A[0].f1_19[0 | Text |
Enter the monthly summary of federal tax liability for January.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7A-E[0].A[0].f1_20[0 | Text |
Enter the monthly summary of federal tax liability for February.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7A-E[0].B[0].f1_22[0 | Text |
Enter the number of months for which federal income tax was withheld.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7F-J[0].F[0].f1_30[0 | Text |
Enter the month number (01-12) for which the federal income tax liability is being reported.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7F-J[0].G[0].f1_32[0 | Text |
Enter the month number (01-12) for which the federal income tax liability is being reported.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7F-J[0].H[0].f1_34[0 | Text |
Enter the month number (01-12) for which the federal income tax liability is being reported.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7F-J[0].I[0].f1_36[0 | Text |
Enter the month number (01-12) for which the federal income tax liability is being reported.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7F-J[0].J[0].f1_38[0 | Text |
Enter the month number (1-12) for the monthly summary of federal tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7K-M[0].K[0].f1_40[0 | Text |
Enter the month number (1-12) for the monthly summary of federal tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7K-M[0].L[0].f1_42[0 | Text |
Enter the month number (1-12) for the monthly summary of federal tax liability.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7K-M[0].M[0].f1_44[0 | Text |
Enter the month number (1-12) for the monthly summary of federal tax liability.
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| Overpayment | ||
| 5 | Text |
Enter the amount of overpayment if the deposits are more than the total tax.
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| 5 5fb1 | Text |
Enter the amount of overpayment if the deposits are more than the total tax.
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| 6 Overpayment. If line 4 is more than line 3, enter the difference | Text |
Enter the amount of overpayment if line 4 is more than line 3.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7A-E[0].E[0].f1_27[0 | Text |
Enter the total overpayment of federal income tax withheld.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7A-E[0].E[0].f1_28[0 | Text |
Enter the number of months for which there was an overpayment.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7K-M[0].M[0].f1_43[0 | Text |
Enter the overpayment amount if the total deposits are greater than the total tax.
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| Signatures | ||
| Print Your Name and Title | Text |
Print your name and title as the taxpayer signing this form.
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| Print/Type preparer's name | Text |
Print or type the name of the preparer who completed this form.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_7[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the preparer is self-employed.
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| PTIN | Text |
Enter the Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) of the preparer.
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| Firm's name | Text |
Enter the name of the firm that the preparer is associated with.
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| Firm's address | Text |
Enter the address of the firm that the preparer is associated with.
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| Firm's EIN | Text |
Enter the Employer Identification Number (EIN) of the firm that the preparer is associated with.
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| Phone no | Text |
Enter the phone number of the firm that the preparer is associated with.
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| Tax Reporting | ||
| 1 | Text |
Enter the total federal income tax withheld from pensions, annuities, IRAs, and gambling winnings.
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| 3 Total taxes. If $2,500 or more, this must equal line 7M below or Form 945-A, line M 3 | Text |
Enter the total taxes. If the amount is $2,500 or more, this must equal line 7M below or Form 945-A, line M.
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| Taxpayer Information | ||
| Name (as distinguished from trade name) | Text |
Enter the name of the taxpayer as it is officially recognized, distinct from any trade name.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_2[0 | Text |
Enter the taxpayer's identification number. This field has a maximum length of 2 characters.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_3[0 | Text |
Enter the taxpayer's employer identification number (EIN). This field has a maximum length of 7 characters.
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| Trade name, if any | Text |
Enter the trade name of the business, if applicable.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_5[0 | Text |
Enter the address of the taxpayer, including city or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code. This field has a maximum length of 70 characters.
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| City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code | Text |
Enter the city or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code. This field has a maximum length of 70 characters.
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| 1 Enter your employer identification number (EIN) | Text |
Enter your Employer Identification Number (EIN).
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| 9b | Text |
Enter the remaining digits of your Employer Identification Number (EIN).
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| Third-Party Designee | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_1[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the taxpayer is a third-party designee.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_2[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the taxpayer is not a third-party designee.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_7[0 | Text |
Enter the name of the third-party designee, if applicable.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_3[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the IRS to discuss this return with the third-party designee.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_3[1]_2 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the IRS to discuss this return with the third-party designee.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].BulletedList[0].Bullet2[0].c1_4[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the IRS to discuss this return with the third-party designee.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].BulletedList[0].Bullet3[0].c1_5[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the IRS to discuss this return with the third-party designee.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_6[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are designating a third party to discuss this return with the IRS.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_6[1]_2 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are designating a third party to discuss this return with the IRS.
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| Designee's name | Text |
Enter the name of the third-party designee who is authorized to discuss this return with the IRS.
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| Phone no | Text |
Enter the phone number of the third-party designee.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].PINComb[0].f1_47[0 | Text |
Enter the 5-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) of the third-party designee.
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| Total Taxes | ||
| 352d | Text |
Enter the total amount of federal income tax withheld from pensions, annuities, IRAs, and gambling winnings.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7A-E[0].B[0].f1_21[0 | Text |
Enter the total federal income tax withheld from pensions, annuities, IRAs, and gambling winnings for the year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7F-J[0].F[0].f1_29[0 | Text |
Enter the total federal income tax withheld from pensions, annuities, IRAs, and gambling winnings for the year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7F-J[0].G[0].f1_31[0 | Text |
Enter the total federal income tax withheld from pensions, annuities, IRAs, and gambling winnings for the year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7F-J[0].H[0].f1_33[0 | Text |
Enter the total federal income tax withheld from pensions, annuities, IRAs, and gambling winnings for the year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7F-J[0].I[0].f1_35[0 | Text |
Enter the total federal income tax withheld from pensions, annuities, IRAs, and gambling winnings for the year.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TagCorrectingSubform[0].Table_7F-J[0].J[0].f1_37[0 | Text |
Enter the total federal income tax withheld from pensions, annuities, IRAs, and gambling winnings for the year.
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