Business Tax Return Deadlines: Which Date Applies to You?

Partnerships and S-Corps generally file their federal returns by March 15. Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs report business income on their personal return, which is generally due April 15.

An extension gives you more time to file, but it does not give you more time to pay. Any tax you owe is still due by the original deadline, so an estimate is important even if you extend.

Gathering income records, expense receipts, bank statements, and payroll summaries early makes filing faster and reduces the chance of costly mistakes.