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Halfpricesoft.com releases IRS Form 941 e-file add-on for ezPaycheck before July 31 deadline

REDMOND, Wash., July 21. Ten days before the July 31 second-quarter deadline for IRS Form 941, Halfpricesoft.com released an e-file add-on for its ezPaycheck payroll software, the company said. The add-on allows employers to submit Form 941 electronically. Halfpricesoft.com said the tool is designed to keep clients compliant and clear of IRS penalties.

By Marcus Cole2 min read
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Key takeaways

  • Halfpricesoft.com released an e-file add-on for its ezPaycheck payroll software that lets employers submit IRS Form 941 electronically.
  • The add-on was released 10 days before the July 31 second-quarter deadline for IRS Form 941.
  • The e-file add-on works within ezPaycheck and removes the need for a separate filing platform or paper submission.
  • Halfpricesoft.com said e-filing removes the postal transit variable that can push a paper return past the cutoff, helping clients avoid IRS penalties.
  • The company did not disclose pricing for the add-on, the number of ezPaycheck users, or specific IRS penalty amounts.

REDMOND, Wash., July 21. Ten days before the July 31 second-quarter deadline for IRS Form 941, Halfpricesoft.com released an e-file add-on for its ezPaycheck payroll software, the company said. The add-on allows employers to submit Form 941 electronically. Halfpricesoft.com said the tool is designed to keep clients compliant and clear of IRS penalties.

The add-on and the deadline

Halfpricesoft.com, based in Redmond, Wash., said it is encouraging clients to begin processing their second-quarter Form 941 now, while time remains before the July 31 cutoff. The e-file add-on works within ezPaycheck, the company's existing payroll software, and removes the need for a separate filing platform or paper submission.

The company did not disclose pricing for the add-on or the number of employers currently using ezPaycheck.

Compliance and timing

Missing the July 31 deadline triggers IRS penalties, according to Halfpricesoft.com. The company said e-filing through ezPaycheck removes the postal transit variable that can push a paper return past the cutoff. Halfpricesoft.com did not specify penalty amounts in the release.

The Form 941 second-quarter deadline falls on July 31.

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Frequently asked

What is the deadline for filing the second-quarter IRS Form 941?

The second-quarter Form 941 deadline falls on July 31.

What does the new ezPaycheck e-file add-on do?

It allows employers to submit Form 941 electronically from within the existing ezPaycheck payroll software, eliminating the need for a separate filing platform or paper submission.

How much does the e-file add-on cost?

Halfpricesoft.com did not disclose pricing for the add-on.

Why does the company recommend e-filing over paper filing?

Halfpricesoft.com said e-filing through ezPaycheck removes the postal transit variable that can push a paper return past the July 31 cutoff and trigger IRS penalties.

Where is Halfpricesoft.com based?

The company is based in Redmond, Washington.