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LAC1
July 2, 2020
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Trying to file Q2 Form 941, and I keep getting "This form will be available soon. Please check back later". I've never gotten this message in the past, ever.

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I've never received this message before when trying to file a Form 941. What's the problem?

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    MarsStephanieL
    MarsStephanieL
    July 2, 2020

    Hello there, @LAC1.

     

    The Internal Revenue Service issues update to Form 941. Our engineers are working with the IRS to ensure the accuracy of the information. We're unable to give the exact date when they will be finished. 

     

    The changes include additional entries that are connected to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act which added various types of payroll tax relief. Should you want to review the 941 draft form from IRS, please check out this URL: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f941--dft.pdf.

     

    To know more about the updates of the 941 Quarterly form in QuickBooks here's an article you can check: Forms unavailable (blocked) - Federal and State Forms. This also includes FAQs about the availability of the form.

     

    Please don't' hesitate to tap on us if you have other concerns or questions. Stay safe and have a nice day ahead.

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    LAC1Author
    July 3, 2020

    @MarsStephanieL In the link you provided ( Forms unavailable (blocked) - Federal and State Forms),

    there is no information about Q2 Form 941, only Q1 Form 941.  I successfully filed my Q1 Form 941 earlier this year without a hitch. But now, I cannot file my Q2 Form 941. It continues to say the form is unavailable and to check back.  What if Q2 Form 941 isn't available to file by the due date of 7/31/2020? How can I manually file it and still have record of it in QBO? 

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    ChristieAnn 11
    July 3, 2020

    Hi there, LAC1.

     

    I'll provide information on why you're getting the message that form is unavailable and to check back. Then, how to manually file the Q2 Form 941.

     

    The Q2 2020 form 941 is currently included as one of the blocked forms, which means it's unavailable. That's the reason you received the message. Rest assured, making this form available is our top priority. The team is working and doing the best to release it as soon as possible.

     

    Then, there is information about Q2 Form that is blocked from the link provided by my colleague. I attached a screenshot below for visual reference.

     

     

    I suggest going to the IRS website. From there, you can manually file the Q2 Form 941. Before doing so, I recommend printing a copy of your 941 forms as your guide when filling the form. Here's how:

     

    1. From the Taxes tab, select Payroll Tax.
    2. Click the Quarterly Forms under the Forms section.
    3. Select the 941 forms.
    4. Select a period.
    5. Click View.
    6. In the PDF page, click the print icon.

     

    Once done, you're good to enter the details according to their lines in the forms. Then, manually file it to the IRS.

     

    I've also added a link that explains the equivalent of each line in the report: How QuickBooks Populates The 941.

     

    Please know that you're always welcome to post if you have any other concerns. Wishing you and your business continued success.

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