When a FUTA tax payment due date falls on a weekend or holiday, when is the payment considered due?

The correct answer is that when a FUTA tax payment due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is due the next business day. This is in accordance with federal guidelines, which state that if the deadline to make a payment falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, the payment is considered timely if it is made on the next business day.

This mechanism allows employers to ensure they aren’t penalized for timing conflicts due to non-business days, thus maintaining compliance with tax obligations without risk of late fees. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding business calendars in payroll processing, ensuring payments are made on time.

The other options do not align with the established federal guidelines for tax payment deadlines, which is why they do not represent the correct understanding of how to handle payment due dates in relation to weekends or holidays.