Are you ready for the 2026 updates to IRS Form 941? With evolving federal requirements, even experienced payroll professionals can face challenges when reconciling Form 941 and Schedule B accurately. Errors in payroll tax reporting can lead to costly penalties, compliance issues, and time-consuming IRS notices.
This CE course provides a clear, comprehensive guide to the 2025 version of Form 941 and its accompanying Schedule B. You’ll receive a step-by-step, line-by-line walkthrough of each section highlighting updates, common pitfalls, and best practices. We’ll also cover how to ensure consistency between Form 941 and Forms W-2, avoid frequent filing mistakes, and correctly use Form 941-X to make timely corrections.
Whether you’re managing payroll for a small organization or supporting a large team, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to stay compliant, accurate, and audit-ready throughout the year.
Topics Covered:
Detailed Line-by-Line Review of 2026 Form 941
Schedule B Filing Accuracy and Best Practices
Reconciliation of Forms 941 and W-2
Identifying and Fixing Common Payroll Tax Filing Errors
Proper Use of Form 941-X for Corrections
Learning Objectives
Discuss the correct completion of the 2025 Form 941 line by line.
Identify IRS requirements for preparing and reconciling Schedule B.
Analyze when and how to use Form 941-X for corrections.
Explain reconciliation needs under IRS and SSA guidelines.
Differentiate reporting steps for tips, sick pay, and group life.
Credits and Other information:
Recommended CPE credit – 1.5
Recommended field of study – Taxes
Session Prerequisites and preparation: None
Session learning level: Update
Location: Virtual/Online
Delivery method: Group Internet Based
Attendance Requirement: Yes
Session Duration: 90 minutes
Who Will Benefit:
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
VP of Human Resources
Chief Learning Officer
Payroll Professional
Operations Manager
Payroll Professionals
Team Leader
Human Resources Professional
Talent Management Professional
Gain the confidence and clarity you need to handle Form 941 like a pro—stay ahead of changes, reduce risk, and streamline your payroll tax reporting in 2026.
About Our Speaker
Debbie Cash, CPP
Debbie Cash, CPP is a Manager of TLM Implementation at G&A Partners. G&A Partners is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that offers payroll, human resources, benefits management, risk management, and accounting services for businesses. G&A Partners acquired Employer Advantage LLC (PEO) in February 2022. Debbie began working for the organization in 2006 as a Payroll Tax Specialist and Time and Attendance Specialist. She was promoted to Time/Labor Manager in 2021.
Debbie earned an Associates Degree in Accounting from MSSU in 1985 and a Bachelors Degree in General Business from MSSU in 2006. She obtained her Certified Payroll Professional Certification in October 2006. She has 30+ years of experience processing payroll and payroll taxes for various different companies and professions.
