Filing Guide
IRS Direct Pay — Form 941
Pay your quarterly federal payroll taxes online in under 5 minutes.
1
Calculate your 941 liability
Use Micro-Payroll's payroll calculator to determine the total FICA and withholding owed for the quarter.
2
Go to IRS Direct Pay
Visit irs.gov/payments and click "Pay Now with Direct Pay." No registration required.
3
Select the reason for payment
Choose "Tax Return or Notice" and then "Form 941 (Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return)".
4
Verify your identity
Enter your EIN, name, address, and a prior year tax amount for identity verification.
5
Enter payment details
Input the tax period (e.g., Q1 2026 = Jan–Mar 2026), payment date, and amount.
6
Confirm and save your confirmation number
Write down or screenshot your confirmation number. This is your proof of payment.
⚠️ Deadline reminder: 941 payments are due the last day of the month following each quarter (Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31).