Many business owners see tax season as stressful, but any entrepreneur—no matter how busy or how complex their business is—can stay on top of their taxes when they plan accordingly and get ahead of their deadlines.
Add the relevant dates in this timeline to your calendar, so you can create a solid year-round tax plan for filing your 2018 return.
Add These Dates to Your 2017 Business Tax Calendar:
Quarterly Estimated Tax Payment Deadlines (for Profitable Businesses):
| Quarterly Tax Payment Type: | Due Date: |
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First quarter estimated tax payments due |
April 18, 2017 |
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Second quarter estimated tax payments due |
June 15, 2017 |
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Third quarter estimated tax payments due |
September 15, 2017 |
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Final/fourth quarter estimated tax payments due (Corporations) |
December 15, 2017 |
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Final/fourth quarter estimated tax payments due (Individuals) |
January 16, 2018 |
More 2016 business tax dates to remember:
- #GivingTuesday: November 28, 2017
- The date you started doing business
- The date you ended your business
- Due dates for your insurance premium payments
- Deadlines for any notices from the state/IRS
Add These Dates to Your 2018 Business Tax Calendar:
2018 Tax Return Due Dates by Business Entity Type:
| Type of Tax Return: | Due Date: |
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Partnerships and S Corporation tax returns are due |
March 15, 2018 |
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C Corporation and individual tax returns are due |
April 17, 2018 |
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Exempt organization tax returns are due |
May 15, 2018 |
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Final deadline for extended exempt organizations |
August 15, 2018 |
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Final deadline for extended partnerships and S Corporations |
September 17, 2018 |
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Final deadline for extended C Corporations and individuals |
October 15, 2018 |
Quick Links to Tax Return Forms by Filing Type:
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C Corporations |
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S Corporations |
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Individuals |
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Exempt Organizations |
Get More Information About Tax Deadlines and Due Dates:
Downloadable Tax Resources for Business Owners:
- [Guide] Tax Strategies for Entrepreneurs — eight steps you can take right now to save on your business taxes each year.
- [Checklist] Getting You Books in Shape for Taxes — a handy checklist that guides you to the financial reports you’ll need to file your taxes and claim your deductions.
- [Workbook] Fill Before You File — organize your data so your tax preparer can help you avoid potentially painful fees and penalties.
Helpful Tax Blog Articles:
- [Blog] - Every Date You Need to File Your 2017 Tax Return
- [Blog] - How Choosing Your Fiscal Year Affects Your Business Taxes
- [Blog] - 3 Pricey Tax Penalties Any Small Business Can Avoid
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