{"id":37797,"date":"2024-03-01T18:00:05","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T23:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/?p=37797"},"modified":"2024-03-02T09:46:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T14:46:40","slug":"how-to-file-small-business-taxes-a-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-file-small-business-taxes-a-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to File Small Business Taxes [A Beginner\u2019s Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2023 (returns filed in 2024).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a small business owner, navigating tax season can be overwhelming and confusing. In fact, a survey by American University found that there is a significant \u201ctax literacy gap\u201d among U.S. business owners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An alarming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.american.edu\/media\/news\/20230418_carolinebrucknertaxliteracysurvey.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">37% of the small businesses<\/a> and the gig workers struggle with feelings of anxiety and confusion about how to file taxes\u2013including 25% of respondents who did not know how to file their taxes at all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this feels relatable, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together this beginner\u2019s guide to filing small business taxes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll learn what types of taxes you may be liable for, what small business tax forms to use, and key tax deadlines so you can remain compliant and take advantage of eligible tax savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-small-business-taxes\"><strong>Types of Small Business Taxes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several types of small business taxes you may be required to pay. Which taxes you are liable for will primarily depend on <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/lets-talk-about-small-business-taxes-and-tax-deductions\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filesmallbiztaxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what kind of business you own<\/a> and what state you operate in. Here\u2019s a quick breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-income-tax\"><strong>Income tax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All businesses except for partnerships are required to pay income tax. Federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go system. For employees, this typically means a portion of each paycheck is withheld to go towards this income tax. If you don\u2019t have tax withholding (e.g., you\u2019re self-employed), you may be required to pay quarterly estimated taxes on your income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Most states require corporate or business income taxes, but each state has different rules. Be sure to look into your own state and local tax laws to ensure you meet your tax obligations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State taxes can generally be classified into three categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initial formation fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxes on business income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales and use tax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IRS website has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/state-government-websites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of links to state government pages<\/a> with info on individual state tax requirements for businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-estimated-tax\"><strong>Estimated tax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Income tax must be paid as it is earned over the year\u2014either through <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/income-tax-withholding-and-estimated-tax-payments\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filesmallbiztaxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax withholding or through estimated payments<\/a>. As a business owner, you will likely need to pay estimated taxes on your self-employment income, unless you are a corporation or S corporation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estimated taxes are paid quarterly and are estimated based on your expected adjusted gross income (AGI)\u2014most people use the prior tax year\u2019s income to determine their estimated payments for the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quarterly estimated tax payments for 2024 are due:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>April 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January 15, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to keep up on your estimated payments as late payments or underpayments can result in a costly penalty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/self-employed-tips-for-making-your-quarterly-tax-payments-less-painful\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filesmallbiztaxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 Tips for Making Your Quarterly Tax Payments Less Painful<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-employment-tax\"><strong>Employment tax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your small business has employees, you will be obligated to pay certain employment taxes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employment taxes include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social security and Medicare taxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal income tax withholding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal unemployment (FUTA) tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the year, you will fill out and file Form W-2 to report employee wages and other compensation in your business. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-w-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements<\/a> to transmit Forms W-2 to the Social Security Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must also share a copy of the W-2 by January 31 with your employee(s) for their own tax filing records.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/what-we-support\/tax-forms-and-schedules.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filesmallbiztaxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See What Forms We Support<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-self-employment-tax\"><strong>Self-employment tax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you work for yourself, you\u2019ll be responsible for paying self-employment taxes. Self-employment taxes (also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/understanding-fica-taxes\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filesmallbiztaxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FICA taxe<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/understanding-fica-taxes\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=contentcreators\">s<\/a>) cover both the business and employee payroll tax obligations for Social Security and Medicare taxes for a total of 15.3% of your gross wages or income.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes#:~:text=Self%2DEmployment%20Tax%20Deduction,or%20your%20self%2Demployment%20tax.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-employment tax deduction<\/a> to deduct the employer-equivalent portion of your self-employment tax when calculating your AGI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-excise-tax\"><strong>Excise tax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excise taxes are taxes levied on specific goods, activities, or services. Businesses that are required to pay excise taxes can include importers, manufacturers, and retailers. Federal excise taxes are usually collected on fuel-related purchases, airline tickets, tobacco sales, and other goods and services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit IRS.org for more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/excise-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">information on your excise tax liability<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-small-business-tax-forms\"><strong>Small Business Tax Forms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a list of common tax forms you may need to use when filing taxes for your small business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Small Business Income Tax Forms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040sc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss From Business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040se.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule E (Form 1040), Supplemental Income and Loss<\/a> (partnerships)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1120.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return<\/a> (C corporations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1120s.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1120-S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1120ssk.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S)<\/a> (S corporations)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Self-Employment Tax Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040sse.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule SE (Form 1040), Self-Employment Tax<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Estimated Tax Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040es.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Employment Tax Forms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f941.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">941, Employer&#8217;s QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f943.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">943, Employer&#8217;s Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Employees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f944.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">944, Employer&#8217;s ANNUAL Federal Tax Return<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FICA Tax Forms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/fw2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W-2, Wage and Tax Statement<\/a> (shared with employee)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/fw3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements<\/a> (sent to the Social Security Administration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Forms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f940.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">940, Employer&#8217;s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-small-business-tax-deadlines\"><strong>Small Business Tax Deadlines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meeting <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/2024-tax-deadlines\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filesmallbiztaxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax deadlines<\/a> is important for ensuring your small business meets its tax obligations and you aren\u2019t liable for any penalties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the main tax deadlines you need to be aware of when filing taxes for your small business:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-january-15\"><strong>January 15<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay quarterly estimated tax (4th payment for prior year)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File Schedule SE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-january-31\"><strong>January 31<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit information on Social Security and Medicare taxes and income tax withholding\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share Form W-2 with your employee(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share Form W-2 and W-3 to the Social Security Administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File information returns for payments to nonemployees and transactions with other persons\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share Form 1099 to the recipient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay Federal Unemployment taxes (FUTA)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit Form 940<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-february-28\"><strong>February 28<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File information returns for payments to nonemployees and transactions with other persons\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit Form 1099 to IRS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-march-31\"><strong>March 31<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deadline to file information returns for payments to nonemployees and transactions with other persons <strong>if filing electronically<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-15\"><strong>April 15<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File income taxes\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File Forms 1040, or 1040-SR, and Schedule C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay first quarterly payment for the year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-30\"><strong>April 30<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay Federal Unemployment taxes (FUTA)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit Form 940<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-june-15\"><strong>June 15<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay 2nd quarterly estimated tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-july-31\"><strong>July 31<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay Federal Unemployment taxes (FUTA)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit Form 940<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-september-15\"><strong>September 15<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay 3rd quarterly estimated tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-october-31\"><strong>October 31<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay Federal Unemployment taxes (FUTA)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit Form 940<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bridge-the-tax-literacy-gap-with-eztaxreturn\"><strong>Bridge the tax literacy gap with ezTaxReturn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With ezTaxReturn, small business taxes don\u2019t have to be a headache. We\u2019ll walk you through the filing process step by step so you can be sure to get the biggest return possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/what-we-support\/tax-forms-and-schedules.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filesmallbiztaxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See What Forms We Support<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The articles and content published on this blog are provided for informational purposes only. The information presented is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, legal, financial, or professional advice. Readers are advised to seek appropriate professional guidance and conduct their own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information provided.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2023 (returns filed in 2024). As a small business owner, navigating tax season can be overwhelming and confusing. 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