Below is a list of tax filing dates and important deadlines for 2019. The filing dates listed are relevant to your personal and business’s federal tax return. If you plan to file for an extension of state taxes, you’ll need to do that separately. Note: Depending on the nature of your business, you may also need to meet other filing deadlines and requirements not listed in this post.
Take a few minutes to save each relevant filing date to your calendar, and stay ahead of the IRS.
January 15, 2019
Estimated quarterly payments
Say a final goodbye to 2018. The fourth (and final) estimated quarterly tax payment for the previous tax year is due today.
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January 31, 2019
Form W-2 filing deadline
Heads up: Don’t let this deadline surprise you. It’s only been in place since the 2016 filing year. If you have employees, you’ll need to fill out two copies of Form W-2 for each one.
One W-2 must be submitted to the IRS. The other must be sent to the employee. The deadline for both is January 31, 2019.
Forms:
Form 1099-MISC Copy A filing deadline
If you work with independent contractors, the new January 31 filing deadline also applies to certain types of 1099s.
The IRS explains. But, in short: If you are filing a Form 1099-MISC and reporting amounts in Box 7, this deadline applies to you.
Copy A must be filed with the IRS by this date. Copy B must be furnished to the contractor no later than February 15, 2019.
If you don’t have amounts in Box 7 on your Form 1099, February 28 is the deadline for paper filing, or April 1 for electronic filing.
Forms:
February 15, 2019
Form 1099-MISC Copy B filing deadline
If you are filing a 1099-MISC, regardless of whether Box 7 is filled, you must get Copy B to the contractor in question no later than February 15, 2019.
February 28, 2019
Form 1099-MISC Copy A filing deadline
If you work with independent contractors, this filing deadline applies to certain types of 1099s.
The IRS offers a thorough explanation. But, in short: If you are filing Form 1099-MISC and don’t have amounts in Box 7, February 28 is the deadline for paper filing. April 1 is the deadline for electronic filing.
You must deliver one copy to the IRS, and one copy to your contractor.
If you are filing a Form 1099-MISC and reporting amounts in Box 7, this deadline doesn’t apply to you. You need to file earlier, on January 31, 2019.
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March 15, 2019
S corporation and partnership tax returns due
Today is the deadline to file your S corporation tax return (Form 1120-S) or Partnership return (Form 1065.)
Note that S corporations and Partnerships do not pay taxes on their income. That tax is paid on the individual incomes of the shareholders or partners, respectively.
March 15 is also the deadline to file for an extension for S corp and partnership tax returns.
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April 15, 2019
Estimated quarterly payments
So it begins. If your business pays taxes on a quarterly basis, the first 2019 estimated quarterly tax payment is due today.
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Individual tax returns due
Today is the deadline to file Individual tax returns (Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ).
If you’re a sole proprietor filing Schedule C on your personal tax returns, the April 15, 2019 deadline applies to you too.
April 15 is also the deadline to file for an extension to file your individual tax return.
Corporation tax returns due
Today is the deadline to file Corporation tax returns (Form 1120).
April 15 is also the deadline to file for an extension to file your corporate tax return.
Forms:
- Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return
- Form 7004, Application for an Automatic Extension of Time
June 17, 2019
Estimated quarterly payments
The second 2019 estimated quarterly tax payment is due today.
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September 16, 2019
Estimated quarterly payments
The third 2019 estimated quarterly tax payment is due today.
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November 1, 2019
Start making tax moves
End of year tax moves can help grow your business and reduce your taxable income for the year. If you haven’t done so already, now’s the time to plan and take action.
December 31, 2019
Tax moves deadline
Today is the final day to make any tax moves for the 2019 tax year.
Set up a solo 401 (k)
If you are self-employed, today is the deadline to set up a solo 401 (k).
Work with your accountants early on to ensure you’re well aware of your filing obligations throughout the year. Please contact Warady & Davis LLP at 847-267-9600 with any questions.