Pay Taxes Using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)

Federal Employment/Payroll taxes are baid on a monthly or semi-weekly basis. 

Generally if you have a payroll tax liability under $2,500 you may make annual payments.  If your tax liability is above $2,500 you have to file monthly or semi-weekly.

Monthly payments are made on the 15th day of the month for the preceeding month.  Semi-weekly payments are made on a Wednesday or Friday depending on your payday.

Learn the details of the payroll payment requirment and schedule.

Also, see the IRS website for Employment/Payroll taxes.

The IRS allows businesses to make electronic payments utilizing the EFTPS system.

EFTPS is a tax payment system provided free by the U.S. Department of Treasury (IRS).  Pay federal taxes electronically - on-line or by phone 24/7.  Visit EFTPS to enroll.

Businesses and Individuals can pay all their federal taxes using EFTPS. Individuals can pay their quarterly 1040ES estimated taxes electronically using EFTPS, and they can make payments weekly, monthly, or quarterly as well as schedule payments for the entire year in advance.

IRS EFTPS Website

 

Withholding payroll taxes is a complicated task.  The best way to approach this task is to use a payroll software or service.
See Also:
Withholding and Paying State Payroll Taxes