Financial Calendar Reminders: Corporate Tax Returns Due

Small businesses have various financial and tax-related filing deadlines that they need to meet. Here are some important deadlines to keep in mind:

  1. Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments: Small business owners who expect to owe at least $1,000 in taxes for the year must make quarterly estimated tax payments. The due dates for these payments are typically April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15.
  2. Annual Federal Tax Return: Small businesses typically file their federal tax returns on April 15. However, if a request for an extension is filed by the original deadline, this deadline may be extended to October 15.
  3. State Tax Return: The deadline for small businesses to file their state tax return varies by state but is typically due by April 15 or the following business day if the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday.
  4. Employee Forms and Reports: Small businesses must file various forms and reports related to their employees, such as W-2 forms and unemployment insurance tax reports. The deadlines for these forms vary but are typically due by January 31 for W-2 forms and every quarter for unemployment insurance tax reports.
  5. Sales Tax Reports: Small businesses that collect sales tax must file sales tax reports regularly, usually monthly or quarterly. The due date for these reports depends on the specific state regulations.

Staying on top of these deadlines is important to avoid penalties and fees.

Some business entities’ income tax returns have due dates other than April 15. The instructions for each type of form used will note the appropriate due date(s):

Note: For any due date that falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the due date is extended to the next business day.

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