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2025 Tax Deadlines Every Individual & Business Owner Should Know

  • Writer: Suren Minasyan
    Suren Minasyan
  • Nov 4
  • 3 min read
Two professionals reviewing financial documents and charts at a desk, analyzing business reports and data.

Staying compliant with tax deadlines isn’t just about avoiding penalties — it’s about protecting your business’s financial rhythm. Every missed filing or payment can ripple through cash flow, payroll, and even your credibility with vendors and investors.


At Ledger Board, we help businesses simplify the tax process with proactive planning, automation, and clear timelines. Here’s your complete guide to the 2025 business tax calendar — so you can stay focused on growth, not deadlines.


1. January 2025: Start the Year Organized

Kick off the year by closing your 2024 books and preparing the documents needed for early filings.

  • January 15, 2025 – Q4 2024 Estimated Tax Payment Due

    Final estimated payment for the previous year.

  • January 31, 2025 –

    • Deadline to issue W-2s to employees.

    • Deadline to send 1099-NEC forms to contractors.

    • Deadline to file employer copies of W-2 and 1099-NEC with the IRS and Social Security Administration.


Ledger Board Insight: Many small businesses overlook correcting errors before this date. Reconcile payroll data in early January to ensure W-2s and 1099s match your accounting records.

2. March 2025: Partnerships and S-Corporations

  • March 17, 2025 –Partnership (Form 1065) and S-Corporation (Form 1120-S) returns are due.

    • If you need more time, file an extension (Form 7004) by this date.

    • Remember: Extensions postpone filing, not payment.

Pro Tip: If you issue K-1s to partners or shareholders, start early. They’ll need these to prepare their personal returns.


3. April 2025: The Big One — Individuals and C-Corps

  • April 15, 2025 –

    • Individual returns (Form 1040) due.

    • C-Corporation returns (Form 1120) due.

    • Q1 2025 estimated tax payment due for individuals and corporations.

    • Deadline to file extension (Form 4868) for individuals or (Form 7004) for corporations.

Ledger Board Insight: Even if you extend your filing, pay any estimated taxes now to avoid interest and penalties later.

4. June 2025: Mid-Year Check-In

  • June 16, 2025 – Q2 2025 estimated tax payment due.

This is the perfect time to evaluate your mid-year performance. If profits are higher than projected, adjust estimated payments accordingly to prevent underpayment penalties.


5. September 2025: Extensions and Third Quarter

  • September 15, 2025 –

    • Q3 2025 estimated tax payment due.

    • Extended deadline for S-Corporations and Partnerships that filed Form 7004 in March.

Pro Tip: This is also an ideal time to start year-end tax planning — review depreciation, prepay expenses, and assess potential deductions before it’s too late.

6. October 2025: Final Extension Deadline

  • October 15, 2025 –

    • Extended deadline for C-Corporations and Individuals.

    • This is your last chance to file 2024 returns if you requested an extension.

Ledger Board Insight: Waiting until October often leads to overlooked deductions and reporting errors. Organize financials early in Q3 to make filing smoother.

7. December 2025: Year-End Actions

  • December 31, 2025 –

    • Deadline to complete year-end transactions for 2025 (purchases, retirement contributions, charitable donations).

    • Final day to make adjustments that impact this tax year.


Before closing your books, meet with your accountant to evaluate:

  • Year-end profit or loss

  • Potential equipment purchases (for Section 179 deductions)

  • Employee bonuses and withholdings

  • Retirement plan contributions


8. Don’t Forget State and Local Taxes

Every state has unique requirements for:

  • Sales tax filings

  • Payroll withholding reports

  • Franchise tax returns

  • Business license renewals


Check your state’s Department of Revenue or let your CPA handle multi-state compliance tracking. Missing these can trigger state penalties even if your federal filings are perfect.


9. How to Stay on Top of Deadlines

Use these systems to stay proactive:

  • Automated calendar reminders in your accounting software.

  • Quarterly financial reviews with your CPA or fractional CFO.

  • Separate tax savings account to avoid cash crunches when payments are due.

  • Cloud storage for all tax documents — organized and accessible.


10. Partner with a Firm That Plans Ahead

At Ledger Board, we believe tax compliance should never be reactive. Our team integrates tax planning into your broader financial strategy — forecasting liabilities, aligning with your cash flow, and ensuring every deadline is met on time.


Whether you run a restaurant, law firm, or growing e-commerce business, we tailor solutions that keep your finances compliant, efficient, and future-focused.


Conclusion

Taxes don’t have to be stressful. With the right structure, reminders, and guidance, 2025 can be your smoothest filing season yet. Plan early, file confidently, and let Ledger Board handle the details — so you can stay focused on what truly drives your business.

Ready to simplify tax season? Contact Ledger Board today.

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