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Tax Deadline for Businesses You Need To Know

Posted by admin on February 22, 2024
Last modified: February 22, 2024

Tax Deadlines for Businesses such as C Corps, S Corps, and Partnerships, including LLCs.

When it comes to tax filing deadlines for business partnerships (such as multi-member LLCs) and S-Corps, the usual timeframe is by March 15 unless they follow a fiscal year. You can extend this deadline by six months to September 15 (or five months after the initial due date) by submitting Form 7004.

As of the fifteenth day of March 2024, it is the deadline for certain types of businesses to submit their taxes. Entities such as partnerships, multi-member LLCs, and S-Corporations must ensure they file either Form 1065 or 1120S by this date if they operate on a calendar year basis.

When operating a business that follows a fiscal year, it is essential to submit your tax return by the 15th day of the third month after the conclusion of your tax year. For instance, if your business adheres to a tax year from April 1 to March 31, the tax filing deadline for your business tax return would be June 15 instead of March 15.

What Should I Do if I Miss the Tax Filing Deadline for Businesses?

In the event that a tax deadline is overlooked, there are various options available to rectify the situation. The appropriate course of action is contingent upon the specific missed deadline and your financial circumstances, such as owing taxes or expecting a refund.

What Will Happen If I Miss the Tax Filing Deadline and Owe Taxes?

If you miss the tax filing deadline and have tax obligations, it is important to file your tax return promptly. Delaying the filing will result in accumulating interest, penalties for failure to file, and penalties for failure to pay until you settle the balance due by filing the return.

Did you Miss The Estimated Tax Payment Deadline?

If you fail to meet a tax deadline for making an estimated tax payment, it is important to rectify the situation promptly. The consequences, in terms of penalties and interest imposed by the IRS, are contingent upon the amount owed and the duration of the delay. Nonetheless, mitigating the repercussions can be achieved by remitting your payment as soon as possible.

The Best Way to File My Tax Return for Businesses

For those in search of the quickest method to submit their tax return, the most efficient and precise way is through electronic filing. Opting for E-Filing with PriorTax ensures speed and enhances security compared to traditional paper filing methods.

With the convenience of electronically filing your tax return, there’s no need to fret about the document going missing in the postal system or reaching the IRS after the deadline. Instant confirmation of the IRS receiving and initiating the processing of your return gives you peace of mind.

How Much Time Do I Have To File My Back Taxes from the Missing Tax Filing Deadline and Owen a Tax Refund?

In the event that you fail to meet the tax filing deadline and have a refund due to you, there are important considerations. If you have overpaid for the tax year 2023, there are usually no repercussions for submitting your tax return late. Nevertheless, it is advisable to submit your return at the earliest opportunity.

Typically, there is a three-year window from the tax return deadline for claiming a tax refund. This rule applies to the 2023 tax returns, with the deadline set in 2026. If left unclaimed beyond this period, the tax refunds usually revert to the ownership of the U.S. Treasury.

What if I Made Mistakes and Need to Fix My Taxes?

In the event that an error is discovered and a tax re-filing or fixing your taxes becomes necessary, it’s important not to panic. Mistakes are a common occurrence in the process of tax filing. Should you realize that certain income was omitted or a specific tax credit was not claimed after submitting your tax return, there is no need to redo the entire process. Instead, you can file an amendment using Form 1040-X, ensuring that you provide copies of any forms or schedules that require modification or were initially left out of your original submission.

When it comes to rectifying errors on your tax return, IRS Form 1040-X plays a crucial role. Assisting you in navigating the amendment process, the experts at PreTax can guide you through the necessary steps to ensure your tax return is accurate.

To prevent any setbacks, it is essential to submit Form 1040-X only after your initial Form 1040 has been approved. If you seek to claim a tax credit or refund from a past year, it is imperative to file within three years of submitting your original return or within two years of paying the tax, depending on the later date.

When does the additional $300 unemployment benefit begin?

Posted by Manisha Hansraj on August 25, 2020
Last modified: August 25, 2020
$300 unemployment benefit

Jobless Americans are worrying about their unemployment benefits.

Since the extra $600 weekly benefit disappeared, their income is significantly less. Those who are out of work depend on their unemployment income to pay their bills.

Recently, President Donald Trump issued a measure for $400 per week to aid Americans.

However, instead, it’s an additional $300 unemployment benefit. States should provide the extra $100, but it’s up to them to distribute this.

Eligibility

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How to File Your 2019 Taxes

Posted by Manisha Hansraj on January 13, 2020
Last modified: June 24, 2020
2019 tax return

The 2020 tax season starts on January 27, 2020. January kicks off the new year and with a new year, comes a new tax season. Get a fresh start by finding out the new tax changes for your 2019 tax return.

Additionally, check out some tax reminders below.

Tax dates to remember

It’s important to set a reminder whether it’s your phone or calendar.

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How to File Your 2017 Taxes

Posted by Manisha Hansraj on May 31, 2019
Last modified: July 27, 2020

2017 taxes

Did you miss the tax deadline for your 2017 taxes?

Although you’re late, you can still file your late 2017 taxes. However, you won’t be able to e-file your tax return.

Dates to remember

The 2018 tax season ran from January 29, 2018, to October 15, 2018. The official tax deadline was April 17, 2018, due to April 15 falling on a weekend and Emancipation Day following after. The e-file and extension deadline was October 15, 2018; therefore, you are now required to mail your return to the IRS.

Can I still claim a refund?

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April 15, 2020 is the Last Chance to Claim Your 2016 Refund!

Posted by Manisha Hansraj on May 6, 2019
Last modified: May 9, 2019

2016 refund

Set an alarm on your phone, write on your notepad or put an “x” on your calendar.

Like most taxpayers, you may be rushing to claim your prior year refunds. If you remember that you have a 2016 refund waiting for you, you’re not too late.

Read below to find out if you can still claim your refund.

Can I still claim my refund?

Luckily, because of the IRS Statute of Limitations for prior year refunds. You have three years from the original tax deadline of your return to claim your refund. Otherwise, your refund expires and goes straight to the IRS. That being said, the original tax deadline for 2016 taxes was April 18, 2017, due to April 15th falling on the weekend and Emancipation Day right after.

Deadline to claim your refund

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Tax Deadlines for the 2019 Tax Season!

Posted by Manisha Hansraj on April 12, 2019
Last modified: April 12, 2019

2019 tax deadlines

Important upcoming deadlines you need to know.

Tax season is a stressful time for some taxpayers. However, knowing each tax deadline will give you a heads up so you know how to stay on top of your game.

For all the 2019 tax deadlines that are left, take a look at the list of due dates below.

April 15, 2019

  • Individual Income Taxes deadline
  • Last day to file and pay if you owe taxes to the IRS without accumulating penalties
  • Final day to file a tax extension to the IRS
  • First Estimated Quarterly Tax Payment due
  • Sole proprietor, LLC, and corporation taxes due
  • IRA contribution deadline
  • Last day to postmark, paper-file and claim your 2015 refund

April 17, 2019

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How to File your First Tax Return

Posted by Michelle O'Brien on November 13, 2015
Last modified: November 2, 2016

Filing your first tax return is a bit like doing your laundry.

You don’t want to do it. You’d prefer someone just did it for you. But if you don’t do it, you know there will be consequences. 

Unlike laundry, you’ll need to do a bit more sorting, as in sorting through of all those tax forms. And unlike laundry, you really should know the basics before you start. Don’t worry though: you’ll get through it and probably even get a refund afterwards.

 

Find out if you are being claimed as a dependent!

The first thing you should do is talk to your parents. Since they’ve been claiming you as a dependent since before you could even utter the words, ‘tax return’, make sure they know you are planning on filing for yourself to avoid being rejected by the IRS. Each and every person is allowed to claim a personal exemption for themselves or their dependent. However, only one exemption can be claimed per person.

Here’s a classic scenario:

Abby was just hired as a barista at that awesome new cafe downtown. She makes a decent income and her co-worker mentions that she could probably cash in on a nice refund come tax time. Being that Abby is only 17 and earning less than the threshold allotted by the IRS, her parents can still claim her as a dependent on their return. If Abby files a tax return and claims the personal exemption for herself, not noting that she is being claimed as a dependent, and then her parents claim the personal exemption for Abby on their return, the IRS will reject the last tax return submitted.

 

Do you know the age requirements to be claimed as a dependent?

Although your age doesn’t specifically determine if you need to file a tax return, it is a key player in whether or not you can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s taxes. When it comes to age, you can only be claimed as a qualifying child dependent if one of the following is true: (more…)

How Do I File a Tax Extension?

Posted by admin on February 6, 2013
Last modified: December 22, 2016

If you can’t file your return by the April deadline, request an extension! That will give you an extra six months to file.

Did the month of April sneak up on you? Is the time until tax day already loaded with obligations? Is that pile of receipts on your desk beginning to look more and more intimidating, the prospect of filing your return by the deadline more and more remote?

Don’t worry. There’s a way you can buy yourself some extra time to get through the work of filing your return. It’s called a tax extension.

First, remember that tax day typically falls on or around April 15th. If you don’t have enough time to get your return together before then, you can apply for an extension.

Do this by filing Form 4868 [Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return] before April 15th. If your application is accepted, the IRS will grant you an additional six months to file. You then have until October to get everything squared away with the IRS. This is without accruing any of the penalties that normally accompany filing late. (more…)