IRS Form 944 Small Business Payroll Tax Calculator

Calculates key annual taxes based on *your* annual totals and tax rates. Not an official form generator.

Annual Wage & Tax Totals

Enter the totals for *all employees* for the calendar year.

Tax Year:

(Ensure amounts/rates below match this year.)

Total Wages, Tips, and Other Compensation ($):

Federal Income Tax Withheld ($):

Taxable Social Security Wages ($):

(This is the portion of total annual wages subject to SS tax, considering the annual wage base limit for each employee for the year. **You must determine this amount.**)

Taxable Medicare Wages & Tips ($):

(Generally the same as Total Annual Wages. Medicare tax does not have a wage base limit.)

Taxable Wages & Tips Subject to Additional Medicare Tax ($):

(Enter the portion of annual wages subject to the additional Medicare tax for employees who exceeded the *annual* threshold. **You must determine this amount** based on employees' annual earnings and filing status.)

Applicable Tax Rates & Limits

Enter the rates and limits for the tax year you are calculating.

Social Security Wage Base Limit (Annual $) for the Tax Year:

(The maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax per employee per year.)

Employee Social Security Tax Rate (%):

(Employee's share of SS tax rate.)

Employer Social Security Tax Rate (%):

(Employer's share of SS tax rate.)

Employee Medicare Tax Rate (%):

(Employee's share of Medicare tax rate.)

Employer Medicare Tax Rate (%):

(Employer's share of Medicare tax rate.)

Additional Medicare Tax Rate (%):

(Applies to employee wages paid in excess of an annual threshold for high earners.)

Additional Medicare Tax Threshold (Annual $):

(This threshold depends on the employee's filing status and applies annually.)

Calculation Results

Enter details in the tabs above and click Calculate.

The IRS Form 944 Small Business Payroll Tax Calculator is a specialized tool designed to help small businesses estimate their annual payroll tax obligations as reported on IRS Form 944. Unlike the quarterly Form 941, Form 944 allows eligible small employers to file and pay payroll taxes once a year, simplifying tax compliance.

This calculator lets you input employee wages, tips, and taxable benefits to estimate your total payroll tax liability, including Social Security, Medicare, and federal income tax withholding. It automatically applies the correct tax rates and considers applicable thresholds and exemptions for small businesses.

Using this tool helps small business owners accurately plan their payroll tax payments, avoid underpayment penalties, and prepare for year-end tax filing with confidence. It reduces errors and streamlines the often complex process of payroll tax calculation.

The IRS Form 944 Payroll Tax Calculator is ideal for businesses that qualify for annual payroll tax filing and want to ensure compliance with federal tax laws. It supports financial planning by providing clear estimates of tax costs tied to payroll activities.

Whether you manage payroll yourself or work with an accountant, this calculator makes it easier to understand your tax obligations and meet filing requirements on time.

Start using the IRS Form 944 Small Business Payroll Tax Calculator today to simplify your payroll tax management and maintain compliance effortlessly.