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January 2, 2025
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Entries for underwithheld 941 payments

  • January 2, 2025
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In late 2024, the IRS sent me statements that I underwithheld 941 payments in specific quarters of years 2022 and 2023. I have since paid these by autodraft from our only checking account. I have not put entries into Quickbooks.

 

I use the 2024 desktop version of Quickbooks.  I don't know how to enter the credits and debits for these payments. QB payroll automatically adjusts these accounts so I don't know what all accounts are affected.

 

What accounts should I credit and debit to account for these payments? I'm sure I have to create a liability to generate the demand for the IRS payments and I have to post these payments to some expense account.  Do these accts already exist or do I need to create them?

 

I'm sure this doesn't affect the taxes for 2024 but it does impact cash flow, which needs to be captured.

 

Also, please note that this is the last entry for this company, as it closing down.

 

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

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January 2, 2025

Hello chasingcheddar,

 

Thank you for reaching out to the QuickBooks Community! For this situation, we recommend consulting with your accountant to see the best practice for your business. If you don't have an accountant, no worries! We offer a ProAdvisor Service where you can connect with experts in your area. Many of them offer a free consultation as well!  Here's how to connect with our expert:

 

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January 2, 2025

We've never encountered this before and we are closing the business down. Why would one solution be better than another since we are closing down?