10/21/2026
What practice owners with staff need to know before early November.
When is Form 941 due for the third quarter of 2026?
The IRS tax calendar lists November 2, 2026. If you deposited all your payroll taxes on time and paid in full, the calendar also shows November 10. Confirm your exact date with your CPA or payroll provider.
Who has to file Form 941?
Generally, employers who withhold income tax, Social Security, or Medicare from employee paychecks. If your practice has staff on payroll, that is probably you. Not sure? Ask your CPA.
What should match before I file?
The wages and deposits on the return should match your payroll reports and bank records. Payroll taxes are the one deadline that doesn’t care how many patients you saw today. When your books are reconciled monthly, the check takes minutes.
Want clear monthly reports you can actually understand, so you never scramble at tax season again? Book a free consult with Maple Bookkeeping Services at maplebkp.com or call 508-221-1874.
Patricia de Oliveira