The amounts deferred under your 401(k) plan are reported on your Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Although elective deferrals are not treated as current income for federal income tax purposes, they are included as wages subject to Social Security (FICA), Medicare, and federal unemployment taxes (FUTA).

Are 401k deductions exempt from FUTA?

Payments to Employees Exempt from FUTA Tax Some of the payments you make to employees are not included in the calculation for the federal unemployment tax. These payments include: Employer contributions to employee retirement accounts (like 401(k) accounts), and. Dependent care payments to employees.

Do payroll companies file Form 940?

Small businesses with employees are required by the IRS to file Form 940. It’s used to figure the employer’s federal unemployment tax based on the business’s annual payroll.

Do you have to file Form 940 for unemployment?

Employees do not have to pay unemployment tax; businesses pay the tax based on the gross pay of employees each payday. Your business will need to set aside an amount each payday and pay the tax when due. You must also submit an annual report on the amounts of unemployment tax due and paid. That report is IRS Form 940.

When is the due date for Form 940?

If the amount of federal unemployment tax due for the year has been paid, the Form 940 due date is February 11 (in 2019, for 2018).

How are employer contributions to 401k plan reported?

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Do you have to report 401k contributions on your W-2?

December 26, 2019 5:55 PM Employer contributions to 401k plan are not reported on the employees w-2, correct. vtichy, the fact that you receive a W-2 from the company implies that you have an S corp. The deduction for the employer contribution is taken on the S corp’s tax return.