First Quarter Estimated Tax Payment and Other Reminders
April is upon us. We want to make certain you are aware of the 2025 quarterly estimated tax payment schedule and other tax related deadlines.
1st Quarter Estimated Tax Payment Due April 15th.
If you make estimated tax payments, you have the option to pay your entire estimated tax by April 15, 2025, or in four equal amounts by the dates shown below:
| Quarter | Estimated Tax Payment Due Date |
| 1st Quarter Payment | April 15, 2025 |
| 2nd Quarter Payment | June 16, 2025 |
| 3rd Quarter Payment | September 15, 2025 |
| 4th Quarter Payment | January 15, 2026 |
Deadline to File 2024 Tax Return & Pay Any Tax Owed
The IRS reminds taxpayers the deadline to file a 2024 tax return and pay any tax owed is Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Deadline to File an Extension
If you are unable to complete your tax return before Tuesday, April 15, 2025, you may need to request an extension. You will need to prepare an Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, IRS Form 4868 on or before April 15th. Filing an extension will give you until October 15, 2025, to file your return. Keep in mind, an extension is ONLY an extension to file your return. An extension DOES NOT give you more time to pay tax owed.
Keep in mind, an extension is ONLY an extension to file your return. An extension DOES NOT give you more time to pay tax owed.
Extended Deadlines Due To Natural Disasters
Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene, the IRS issued IR-2024-253 to postpone various federal individual and business tax return deadlines and tax payment deadlines to May 1, 2025, for part of or all of the following states:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
California Wildfires
Victims of the California wildfires have various deadlines postponed, including filing federal individual and business tax returns and making tax payments, to October 15, 2025. To learn more, click here.
State Tax Filing Deadlines
In Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida, the state tax filing deadline is the same as federal tax returns, April 15, 2025. Delaware’s state tax is due on April 30th.
As always, should you have questions on this or other matters affecting you or your business, please call 215.675.8364 or email us to speak with a CPA today.
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