- What it means
- The IRS shows no Form 940 (annual unemployment tax return) for the year named.
- Respond within
- 30 days from the date on the notice
- What to send
- The Form 940, or the response form if none was required.
- Write it
- Missed deadline explanation
- When to get help
- Not usually.
What the letter says
A business with employees is expected to file Form 940 annually. The IRS has none for the year.
What to do
File it if required. If you had no employees, or the business closed, say so on the response form with the date.
What to gather
- The notice
- Payroll records for the year
- Business closure paperwork if applicable
Write back
The Missed deadline explanation tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.