2025 Tax Planning - Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments


Hello Wealth Builders!

We're almost through peak tax season while simultaneously planning for 2025 taxes. One thing about business and taxes, it's never ending. Just one continuous cycle.

You really have to stay on top of your game if you're going to win at the game of taxes.

One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is not paying attention to their numbers throughout the year and making quarterly estimated tax payments.

The IRS is a pay as you go system.

If you, as an individual, are expected to owe more than $1,000, you're required to make quarterly estimated tax payments. If you own a C Corporation, you're required to make quarterly estimated tax payments if you are expected to owe more than $500.

An estimated tax penalty will not apply if either
of the following amounts is paid through withholding or timely
estimated tax payments for 2025:

  • At least 90% of the tax shown on your 2025 return, or
  • 100% of the tax shown on your 2024 return (110% if 2024 adjusted gross income was greater than $150,000/$75,000 MFS).


An estimated tax penalty for tax year 2025 will not apply if:

  • Your balance due on your individual 2025 tax return is less than $1,000, or
  • You are a U.S. citizen and had no tax liability in 2024.

DUE DATES

Quarterly estimated tax payments are due on the following dates:

  • April 15th ( January through March)
  • June 15th (April and May)
  • September 15th (June through August)
  • January 15th of the following year (September through December)

I'm not going to act like those quarterly estimated tax payments don't add up fast. Making quarterly estimated tax payments will allow you to see just how much you could end up paying long before tax filing season.

If you find yourself paying an excessive amount in estimated taxes, it's time to work with a tax strategist that can help you redirect the money from the IRS back to your bank account using legal tax strategies.

We are always accepting new tax planning and tax preparation clients. Please feel free to schedule an appointment by clicking the button below:

DEADLINES

April 15th -

  • C Corps and Individual returns ( most states)
  • Q1 Quarterly Estimated Tax Payment (January - March)

May 1st -

  • Disaster areas impacted by Helene (FL, TN, VA, AL, NC, SC, GA)

June 15th -

  • Q2 Quarterly Estimated Tax Payment (April & May)

September 15th -

  • Extended deadline for S Corp and Partnership returns
  • Q3 Quarterly Estimated Tax Payment (June - August)

October 15th -

  • Extended deadline for C Corps and Individual Returns

January 15th of the new year -

  • Q4 Quarterly Estimated Tax Payment (September - December)

We are always accepting new tax planning and tax preparation clients. Please feel free to schedule an appointment by clicking the button below:

Tax filing is a one time event, but successful tax planning happens year 'round.

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