The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers about the upcoming October 15 due date to file 2020 tax returns. People who asked for an extension should file on or before the extension deadline to avoid the penalty for filing late. Electronic filing options, such as IRS Free File, are still available.
Although October 15 is the last day for most people to file, some taxpayers may have more time. They include:
Members of the military and others serving in a combat zone. They typically have 180 days after they leave the combat zone to file returns and pay any taxes due.
Taxpayers in federally declared disaster areas who already had valid extensions. For details, see the disaster relief page on IRS.gov.
The Internal Revenue Service already announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. When your Income Tax Extension Form 4868 is approved you’ll have until October 15, 2021 to file your return but you still need to pay any taxes owed by May 17.
The RS is once again moving the income tax filing deadline to allow more time to complete and submit your tax return and to pay any taxes you may owe. This year, individual taxpayers, including sole proprietors and single-owner LLCs, who normally have to file their tax return by April 15 will have until May 17, 2021 to file their 2020 taxes.
Many businesses, including most S corporations and partnerships, have a tax filing deadline of March 15. This deadline is unchanged, since the change was announced after this deadline passed. The April 15 deadline for C corporations is also unchanged.
April 15 deadline for C corporations is also unchanged.
Most businesses and self-employed individuals must submit estimated tax payments quarterly and file an income tax return annually. Filing dates depend on whether you operate a corporation, partnership, S corporation, or sole proprietorship.
Sole proprietorships use the same tax schedule as individuals, so 2020 returns are due on April 15, 2021. If your business is an S corporation or a partnership, the return is due on March 15, 2021. Corporations can have various tax filing deadlines, and it should be defined in your corporate resolution. S corporations and partnerships, have a tax filing deadline of March 15. This deadline is unchanged, since the change was announced after this deadline passed.
Companies have until April 15, 2021 to submit corporate tax returns for income received in 2020. Businesses may use Form 1120 or request a six-month extension by filing Form 7004 and submitting a deposit for the amount of estimated tax owed. The first quarterly estimated tax payment of the year is also due on this date. If your business requests an extension, you have until October 15 to submit your income tax return using Form 1120. You’ll be required to pay penalties, interest, and any remaining tax at that time.
Federal excise tax requirements for small businesses
Federal excise taxes apply to a number of different products and industries. Filing requirements vary depending on the nature of your business. Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return, applies to retailers, manufacturers, communications companies, and travel services. It’s filed quarterly, with this year’s due dates falling on April 30, July 30, October 29, 2021, and January 31, 2022.
To give employers more cash in their paychecks, businesses were given the option to postpone withdrawing the employee’s share of payroll taxes on salaries earned between September 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. Beginning March 27, 2020, you were given the option to delay the employer’s share of payroll taxes. Payroll taxes suspended during this time frame must be collected by April 30, 2021. To offset the balance that was withheld last year, you’ll need to subtract extra payroll tax from workers’ checks for the first four months of 2021. These taxes should be deposited in accordance with the daily salary withholding plan.
The tax filing deadline was March 15 for several companies, like most S corporations and partnerships. Since the move was announced after the deadline, this deadline remained unchanged. For C corporations, the April 15 deadline remains the same. Since sole proprietorships follow the same tax code as corporations, their 2020 returns must be filed by April 15, 2021. By filing Form 7004 along with a deposit equal to the amount of expected tax due, partnerships and S corporations may seek a six-month extension. The annual tax return, with interest and fees, is due on September 15 in this situation. Corporate tax returns for taxes earned in 2020 must be submitted by April 15, 2021. Businesses may use Form 1120 or file Form 7004 to make a deposit for the amount of expected tax owed to seek a six-month extension. This is also the deadline for the first quarterly projected tax payment of the year. You have until October 15 to file your income tax return using Form 1120 if your company has requested an extension. At this point, you’ll have to pay fines, interest, and any residual tax.
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days.
“This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. “Even with the new deadline, we urge taxpayers to consider filing as soon as possible, especially those who are owed refunds. Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds, and it can help some taxpayers more quickly receive any remaining stimulus payments they may be entitled to.”
