How do I deposit payroll taxes for my small business?

Most businesses are required to deposit payroll taxes using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). To make a tax deposit:

1. Go to eftps.gov.
2. Click “LOGIN” in the upper, right-hand corner.
3. Type your EIN, PIN, and Internet Password. When you received your EFTPS acknowledgement letter, it included your PIN. If this is your first time logging into EFTPS, click "NEED A PASSWORD".
4. Click “LOGIN”.
5. Click “PAYMENTS”.
6. Type in the form number associated with the payment you’re making (i.e. 941) OR choose the correct form the dropdown menu.
7. Click “NEXT”.
8. Choose which type of payment you’re making:
   • Federal Tax Deposit,
   • Balance Due on Return or Notice,
   • Payment Due on an Amended or Adjusted Return, or
   • Audit Adjustment.
9. Click “NEXT”.
10. Type the amount you’re paying; choose the tax period you’re making a deposit for; type the tax year; and type the settlement date. The settlement date is the day you want the payment posted to your account.
11. Click “NEXT”.
12. Type the amount being paid for each subcategory. For example, if you are making a deposit for your 941, type the amount being deposited for social security, Medicare, and Tax Withholding.
13. Click “NEXT”.
14. Verify that the information is correct.
15. If the information is correct, click “MAKE PAYMENT”. If the information is incorrect, click “PREVIOUS” and correct the information.
16. After you have confirmed the information, you can either print the confirmation or save it as a PDF.
17. When you’ve finished, click “LOGOUT” in the upper, right-hand corner.
18. Click “ACCEPT”.

For more help making your deposit, watch the video below: