Tax season 2025:
What you need to know
From bookkeeping to tax prep and filing, Bench has the resources you need to file your business taxes with confidence.
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2025 tax deadlines
Mark your calendars: Here are the important dates you need to know for tax filing and getting an extension.
1099 forms
If your business hired a contractor and paid them over $600 in the last year, you are responsible for issuing them a 1099-NEC. The deadline is January 31.
If you made payments to nonemployees in the last year (payments of fees, benefits, commissions, prizes, and awards), a 1099-MISC is due on February 17.
S corporations
March 17, 2025
S corporation tax returns are due March 17. This date is also the deadline to file for an extension using Form 7004.
If you successfully apply for an extension, your new filing due date is September 15, 2025. Note that even with a filing extension, you still need to pay an estimate of your taxes by March 17.
Need assistance? Our small business tax filing services can help.
Partnerships
March 17, 2025
Partnership tax returns are due March 17. This date is also the deadline to file for an extension using Form 7004.
If you successfully apply for an extension, your new filing due date is September 15, 2025. Note that even with a filing extension, you still need to pay an estimate of your taxes by March 17.
Need assistance? Our small business tax filing services can help.
C corporations
April 15, 2025
Corporate tax returns are due April 15. This date is also the deadline to file for an extension using Form 7004.
If you successfully apply for an extension, your new filing due date is October 15, 2025. Note that even with a filing extension, you still need to pay an estimate of your taxes by April 15.
Need assistance? Our small business tax filing services can help.
Sole proprietorships
April 15, 2025
Sole proprietorship tax returns are due April 15. This date is also the deadline to file for an extension using Form 4868.
If you successfully apply for an extension, your new filing due date is October 15, 2025. Note that even when a filing extension, you still need to pay an estimate of your taxes by April 15.
Need assistance? Our small business tax filing services can help.
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Tax prep and filing tools
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Tax FAQs
See what other small business owners like you ask during tax season.
Your tax team can help you with a wide variety of income tax-related questions! Here are some examples to get you started:
The IRS just sent me a letter, what does it mean? Do I have to pay quarterly estimates? Should I incorporate my business? Should I write off mileage or get a business vehicle? Would it be advantageous to switch to an S corp?
Your Bench Tax Advisors are available year-round, and will answer your questions in two business days or less. Don’t have any burning questions? That’s okay, too! We’re still on hand to support you, and can give recommendations based on your unique business needs.
Making the most of all your available tax deductions can save you hundreds—even thousands—of dollars at tax time. As a small business owner, it can be difficult to know what deductions are relevant to you. We’ve put together a comprehensive list of the top 17 deductions for small businesses
Yes! Personal federal and state income tax filings are included for sole proprietors in our Bookkeeping & Tax plan.
For S-Corps, C-Corps, and Partnerships, you can add-on personal filing for one partner or shareholder for just $59/mo when billed annually or $69/mo when billed monthly.
If you intend to file as a sole proprietor, a partnership, S corporation shareholder, and/or a self-employed individual, you’ll generally need to make estimated quarterly tax payments if you will owe taxes of $1,000 or more. Businesses that file as a corporation generally need to make estimated tax payments if they expect to owe $500 or more in tax for the year. If you meet these IRS minimums, then you’ll likely have to file estimated quarterly taxes.
To find out how to calculate and pay your estimated quarterly taxes, read our guide with a free calculator.
Tax professionals may structure their service pricing differently. Many charge a flat fee per return, while others charge an hourly rate for the same task. Hiring a CPA or accountant to file your taxes costs between $220 and $800, depending on the size, complexity, and type of business. You’ll pay more for tax prep if your business records are messy or your bookkeeping isn’t accurate and tax-ready.
You can save considerably by buying tax accounting software. The cost is much less than hiring a tax expert, and the expense is tax-deductible, but you should be honest with yourself in your confidence to file your own taxes.
Find out more about each of your filing options in our filing guide.
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