Notice code 036 — We didn’t allow the household employment taxes on page 2 of your tax return. For tax periods prior t…

We didn’t allow the household employment taxes on page 2 of your tax return. For tax periods prior to 1995, federal employment taxes for household employees, such as Social Security, Medicare, and Federal Unemployment Taxes should be reported on Form 942, Employer’s Quarterly Tax Return for Household Employees, and on Form 940, Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return. Please file…

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We didn’t allow the household employment taxes on page 2 of your tax return. For tax periods prior to 1995, federal employment taxes for household employees, such as Social Security, Medicare, and Federal Unemployment Taxes should be reported on Form 942, Employer’s Quarterly Tax Return for Household Employees, and on Form 940, Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return. Please file these forms as appropriate.