Essential July 2025 Tax Deadlines for Businesses

Stay ahead with the critical business tax deadlines for July 2025. This detailed guide includes key dates for payroll tax deposits, Form 941 submissions, and pension plan obligations. Ensure compliance and safeguard your business from penalties.

July 1 - Pension Plan Filings for Self-Employed Individuals

Self-employed individuals with pension or profit-sharing plans should consider whether they need to file Form 5500 or 5500-EZ for the 2024 calendar year. Although the filing deadline is July 31, initiating these processes early ensures ample preparation time.

July 15 - Payroll Tax Deposits

Employers subject to monthly deposit rules must deposit Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income taxes by July 15 for June 2025. Additionally, nonpayroll tax deposits for June follow the same deadline if applicable.

July 31 - Pension Plan Form 5500 Filings

This is the final date to file Form 5500 or 5500-EZ for pension and profit-sharing plans related to the 2024 calendar year. Employers with fiscal-year plans should submit by the seventh month's end following the plan year.

July 31 - Form 941 Submission

Employers must file Form 941 for Q2 of 2025 and address any undeposited tax obligations in accordance with deposit accuracy requirements. If the quarter's tax liability is below $2,500, direct payment with the timely filed return is an option. Timely deposits grant an extended filing window until August 11.

July 31 - Federal Unemployment Tax Obligations

Should your federal unemployment tax liability exceed $500 by June's closure, ensure timely deposit completion by this date.

July 31 - Small Employer Tax Deposits

For those with a tax liability above $2,500 for 2025 but under this threshold for Q2, remaining tax amounts should be deposited by today.

Weekend & Holiday Adjustments

Should any of these deadlines coincide with weekends or legal holidays, the due date shifts to the following business day.

Extensions for Disaster Areas

Federal disaster declarations may offer extensions for impacted locales. Consult FEMA’s disaster site and IRS resources on tax relief for accurate updates on eligible geographies and extension specifications.

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