In accordance with Section 3504 of the Internal Revenue Code, Revenue Procedure 70-6 as modified by Proposed regulations REG-137036-08-1 and in accordance with Revenue Procedure 2013-39, F/EA Files Form 940 annually and in aggregate on behalf of all consumers in the participant direction program. F/EA uses their separate agent Employer Identification Number (EIN) to file Form 940. Per IRS regulation, F/EA deposits employer Federal Unemployment Tax quarterly on behalf of all consumers.
Reconcile and Verify 940, Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return, Payment
14. Review the “Variance” column of the Quarterly Tax Reconciliation document
15. If no discrepancies identified, F/EA Accountant prints Quarterly Tax Reconciliation document
16. F/EA Accountant signs and dates Quarterly Tax Reconciliation document next to “Prepared By”
17. F/EA Accountant provides Quarterly Tax Reconciliation document and supporting documents to <<Staff Title>>
18. <<Staff Title>> signs and dates Quarterly Tax Reconciliation document next to “Verified By”
19. <<Staff Title>> scans all documents and stores them at <<File Path>>
20. Signed reconciliation sheets are stored for a minimum of 7 years.
4. Obtain UPS Tracking number used to ship Form 940 to IRS from Payroll Department
5. Go to www.ups.com , enter tracking number
6. Verify that shipment date for 940 shipment occurred on or before the 940 Due Date
7. Enter date shipped on Quarterly Tax Reconciliation document
8. If no discrepancies identified, F/EA Accountant prints Quarterly Tax Reconciliation document
9. F/EA Accountant signs and dates Quarterly Tax Reconciliation document next to “Prepared By”
10. F/EA Accountant provides Quarterly Tax Reconciliation document and supporting documents to <<Staff Title>>
11. <<Staff Title>> signs and dates Quarterly Tax Reconciliation document next to “Verified By”
12. <<Staff Title>> scans all documents and stores them at <<File Path>>
13. Signed reconciliation sheets are stored for a minimum of 7 years.
The internal controls used by F/EA to monitor this process establish responsibility, segregate duties, document procedures and ensure independent internal verification.