2025 Tax Deadlines You Can’t Afford to Miss

Understanding the various 2025 tax deadlines is crucial for both individuals and businesses to avoid penalties, maximize tax advantages, and ensure compliance with IRS regulations.

Whether you’re an individual taxpayer, a self-employed entrepreneur, or a business owner managing an LLC, S-corp, or C-corp, this guide outlines all the essential tax deadlines for 2025.

Tax Deadlines for Individuals in 2025

Whether you’re filing, paying estimated taxes, or making last-minute contributions, these deadlines will save you from last-minute panic and love letters from the IRS.

Here’s what you need to know to keep your wallet (and sanity) intact.

• April 1, 2025 – If you turned 73 in 2024, take your first RMD from your IRA or 401(k) by this date—or risk a 50% penalty. 😳
  _{(*Future RMDs are due every year by Dec 31)}
• April 15, 2025 – Tax Day! File your 2024 return, make last-minute contributions to your IRA or HSA, and don’t forget your first 2025 estimated tax payment if it applies. ✅

Bonus Tip: If you’re eligible, make sure to claim any applicable tax credit for seniors to reduce your tax liability.

Also, check if you qualify for the retirement savings credit, which can provide additional tax relief based on your contributions to retirement accounts.

• June 16, 2025 – Time for your second estimated tax payment of 2025! Don’t let it sneak up on you. 💰
• September 15, 2025 – Yep, it’s that time again! Your third estimated tax payment for 2025 is due. Think of it as your quarterly donation to the IRS—except, you know, mandatory. 😅
• October 15, 2025 – Hey, if you filed for an extension, this is your final deadline to get your 2024 tax return in. No more extra time after this, so be sure to wrap it up! 📅
• December 31, 2025 – Last day to take your RMDs if you’re 73+ to avoid penalties, and make 529 plan contributions to snag 2025 tax benefits. 📌
• January 15, 2026 – This is your last chance to pay 2025’s quarterly taxes. The IRS won’t forget—so don’t you either! 💸

Tax Deadlines for Businesses in 2025

Business tax deadlines vary depending on entity type (LLC, S-corp, C-corp, or sole proprietorship). Below is a breakdown of key tax dates for 2025.

LLC Tax Deadlines

• Single-Member LLCs (Sole Proprietors)
  • April 15, 2025 – File your business taxes with your personal return (Form 1040, Schedule C) or by October 15 if you’ve filed for an extension. 🎯

• Multi-Member LLCs (Partnerships)
  • March 17, 2025 – File Form 1065 and send out Schedule K-1s to each partner. Need more time? You can extend the deadline to September 15. 📌

S-Corporation Tax Deadlines

• March 17, 2025 – Time to file Form 1120S and hand out those Schedule K-1s to your shareholders. Want to be an S-Corp? File Form 2553 too! Need more time? Extend to September 15. 😉

C-Corporation Tax Deadlines

• April 15, 2025 – Time to file Form 1120. Not ready? No worries—just grab an extension and you’ll have until October 15 to get it done. ✅

Payroll & Employer Tax Deadlines in 2025

If your business has employees, keep these deadlines in mind:

• January 31, 2025 – W-2s and 1099-NECs are due to employees and contractors, and don’t forget to file Form 941 for Q4 2024 to report payroll taxes.
• February 28, 2025 – Filing 1099-MISC or 1099-INT on paper? This is the deadline. E-filers get until March 31—lucky them.📝
• April 30, 2025 – Yep, payroll taxes are calling. Time to file Form 941 for Q1 2025
• July 31, 2025 – Time to check Form 941 off your to-do list for Q2 2025!
• October 31, 2025 – No tricks, just taxes! Get your Form 941 filed for Q3 2025. 🎃

Extensions: What If You Need More Time?

No worries! You can file for an extension:

📌 Individuals & C-Corps – Form 4868 (new deadline: October 15, 2025)
📌 S-Corps & Partnerships – Form 7004 (new deadline: September 15, 2025)

Just keep in mind—an extension to file is NOT an extension to pay. You’ll still need to estimate and pay what you owe by the original due date to avoid penalties.

Stay Ahead of the Game

Don’t forget that state tax deadlines may differ from federal ones! Some states (like Virginia) require individual returns by May 1, 2025. So, do yourself a favor and double-check with your state’s tax website.

The key to stress-free taxes? Know the deadlines. Plan ahead. Crush your tax strategy. Let’s make 2025 your smoothest (and most financially savvy) year yet!