IRS Releases Form 941 for 2026: Key Changes Employers Should Know

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HRCI & SHRM Approved Webinar  |  CEUs = 1.5 Credit Horus

Overview:

Form 941 is the link between your payroll records and the IRS tax records. Proper administration of this vital form is critical if you want to avoid IRS Notices and the penalties and interest that accompany them.  Schedule B is also a crucial form for many employers.  The IRS demands that the Form 941 and the Schedule B match to the penny…every single time…without fail!

It has always been a requirement that Forms 941 be reconciled with Forms W-2 prior to submitting each form. If the employer fails in this reconciliation, the IRS and Social Security Administration can both assess penalties! This reconciliation has become even more critical these past few years.

This Presentation will cover:

  • Line by line review of the 2026 Form 941
  • Tips for completing the Schedule B—liability dates vs. deposit dates
  • Tips to balance Form 941 and Schedule B to the penny—as required by the IRS
  • Form due dates
  • Who should sign the Form 941
  • Reporting third party sick pay, group term life insurance and tips correctly
  • How to reconcile the Forms 941 with the Forms W-2
  • What to do if you discover an error in deposits for the quarter when completing the Form 941
  • Using the 941X form to correct the Form 941

Learning Objectives

  • Explore the requirements for completing and filing the Form 941
  • Discover how to properly complete and reconcile the Schedule B
  • Recognize the requirements for completing and filing the Form 941-X

Why you should Attend:

This webinar covers the IRS Form 941 and its accompanying Form Schedule B for 2026.  It discusses what is new for this version as well as the requirements for completing each form line by line. It includes the filing requirements and tips on reconciling and balancing the two forms. The webinar also covers the forms used to amend or correct the returns.

Who should Attend:

  • Payroll Executives/Managers/Administrators/Professionals/Practitioners/Entry Level Personnel
  • Human Resources Executives/Managers/Administrators
  • Accounting Personnel
  • Business Owners/Executive Officers/Operations and Departmental Managers
  • Lawmakers
  • Attorneys/Legal Professionals
  • Any individual or entity that must deal with the complexities and requirements of Payroll compliance issues

SHRM -

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HRCI -

This webinar has been approved for 1.5 HR (General) re-certification credit hours toward California, GPHR, HRBP, HRMP, PHR, and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the activity. It means that this activity has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for re-certification credit.

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Vicki M. Lambert
The Payroll Advisor

Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, is President and Academic Director of The Payroll Advisor™, a firm specializing in payroll education and training. With nearly 40 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well as over three decades as a trainer and author.

Ms. Lambert has become the most sought-after and respected voice in the practice and management of payroll issues. She has conducted open market training seminars on payroll issues across the United States that have been attended by executives and professionals from some of the most prestigious firms in business today. A pioneer in electronic and online education, Ms. Lambert produces and presents payroll-related audio seminars, webinars, and webcasts for clients, APA chapters, and business groups throughout the country.

Ms. Lambert is an adjunct faculty member at Brandman University in Southern California and is the creator of and instructor for their Practical Payroll Online program, which is approved for recertification hours by the APA. She is also the instructor for the American Payroll Association’s “PayTrain” online program also offered by Brandman University.