2025 Tax Filing Season: Important Dates You Need to Know

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Newsflash! Tax season is upon us! Are you ready to file? It is not exactly the most exciting task, but for someone willing to get a head start, tax season has already begun. If you are one of them, then we have brought you this – 2025 tax filing season: important dates you need to know. The IRS has already started accepting tax returns since 27th January. While it has not been long since the tax season opened, there are various benefits to filing taxes as early as possible.

Those of us who have not done it already should consider getting all their tax paperwork together and planning for how they are going to complete and file their taxes. If applicable, try to pay what you owe as you go. In doing so, you will save money for a potential tax bill.

As tax season hangs around for a few months, we suggest paying attention to major deadlines for filing and paying taxes. Most states adhere to the federal government’s timetable, but others have their own exclusive deadlines. Our CPAs at Jarra & Associates remind you to keep an eye on the following dates to pass tax season unscathed.

Important Tax Dates and Deadlines

This section is for individual filers, such as employees, retirees, self-employed people, independent contractors, and gig workers.

  • 15th January 2025: This date marked the 4th Quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due. If you are self-employed or have other sources of income without any tax withholding, and you make quarterly estimated tax payments, this is the due date for your final quarterly payment for last year.
  • 27th January 2025: On this date, the IRS started accepting and processing federal tax returns for the 2024 tax year.
  • 31st January 2025: This was the due date for employers to send W-2 forms. To complete your tax return on time, the IRS needs you to send a W-2 no later than 31st January following the close of the tax year.
  • 31st January 2025: On this date, certain 1099 forms are sent, and forms 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and 1099-K are used to report payments that usually do not come from an employer.
  • 18th February 2025: You can reclaim your exemption from withholding. This is one of the most important tax filing dates for 2025. If you chose to claim an exemption from your employer withholding taxes from your paycheck last year by filing a W-4, you must re-file the form by this date.
  • 1st April 2025: If you turned 73 in 2024, you have time until this date to take your 2024 required minimum distribution from your retirement accounts.
  • 15th April 2025: Everyone is familiar with what this day represents. The tax deadline is usually the 15th of April every year, but it can be delayed if it falls on a holiday or weekend.
  • 15th April 2025: This date does not just mark “Tax Day,” but also the deadline to file Form 4868 and request and extension.
  • 15th April 2025: This day is also the deadline to make IRA and HAS contributions for the previous tax year.
  • 15th April 2025: Due date for the first quarter 2025 estimated tax payment. Making this payment means you need to estimate how much income you are likely to make for the year and determine how much you will owe to the IRS for income taxes.
  • 16th June 2025: Due date for the second quarter 2025 estimated tax payment. The IRS refers to these payments as quarterly estimated taxes, but the due dates do not necessarily fall within “quarters.” They do not represent three months of tax payments, either.
  • 15th September 2025: Due date for the third quarter of 2025 estimated tax payment.
  • 15th October 2025: This is the due date for filing your tax return if you decide to file an extension request on your tax return.
  • 31st December 2025: On this date, by the end of 2025, required minimum distributions (RMD) must be taken for individuals aged 73 or older. After taking your first RMD for 2024 by the 1st of April, 2025, if you have turned 73 in 2024, you also need to take your 2025 RMD by the end of the year.
  • 15th January 2026: Due date for the fourth quarter 2025 estimated tax payment.

We are not just answering the most basic question of when is tax season 2025 through our blog. Through this story on 2025 tax filing season: important dates you need to know, we are giving the owners of businesses and partnerships, including LLCs, C Corps (Form 1120), and S Corps (Form 1120S), an overview of the most important tax dates.

  • 27th January 2025:Tax season started.
  • 31st January 2025:Employers sent W-2 forms to employees.
  • 31st January 2025:Sent certain 1099 forms.
  • 17th March 2025:On this date, tax returns will be due for some business types (including partnerships and S corporations). Any company taxed as a partnership (including multi-member LLCs) and S corporations need to file Form 1065 or Form 1120-S, respectively, by 17th March 2025, if they are a calendar year business. Fiscal year businesses must file tax returns by the 15th day of the third month following the close of your tax year.
  • 15th April 2025:This is the due date for C corporation taxes. Companies organized as a C corporation must file Form 1120 by 15th April 2025, if they are a calendar year business. Organizations that follow a fiscal year should file their tax return by the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of your tax year.
  • 15th September 2025:This is the deadline for extended partnership and S corporation returns.
  • 15th October 2025:This is the deadline for extended C corporation returns.

We must tell you that the dates given above do not cover every deadline. These are just the most important ones and the ones broadly relevant to specific taxpayer groups.

The Last Question

You were searching for information on the 2025 tax filing season: important dates you need to know. Well, we have highlighted the most important dates for you here. You probably have one more question swirling around inside your mind. When will you get your refund? You are not the only one who wants to know that.

Everything depends on how you file. The IRS prioritizes people who file electronically and choose direct deposit. They get their refund within 21 days. Paper-based returns take longer to process – up to 4 weeks or longer.

Thankfully, with Jarrar & Associates, timely filing will not be a problem. Neither will be filing electronically. We are always ready to fight tax battles on behalf of our clients throughout California. So, if you need help, just holler!

FAQs

Q1. What happens if you miss the tax filing deadline?

A1. Missing the tax deadline can result in penalties, interest on unpaid taxes, and delayed refunds. The IRS may allow extensions, but it’s best to file on time to avoid complications.

Q2. How do estimated tax payments work for self-employed individuals?

A2. Self-employed individuals must pay taxes quarterly based on their income estimates. This prevents a large year-end tax bill and avoids penalties for underpayment.

Q3. Are tax deadlines different for state and federal taxes?

A3. Yes, while many states follow the federal tax deadlines, some have their own timelines for filing and payments. Always check your state’s specific requirements.

Q4. What documents should I gather to prepare for tax season?

A4. Key documents include W-2s, 1099s, receipts for deductions, and records of estimated tax payments. Proper organization helps streamline the filing process and prevents errors.

Q5. Can retirement account distributions affect my tax return?

A5. Yes, distributions from retirement accounts like 401(k)s may be taxable and must be reported. Failing to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) on time may incur penalties.

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