Business Tax Filing: Forms, Deadlines & Tips

Preparing for Tax Season

Whether you use a tax software, work with a professional, or tackle taxes yourself, tax season can be a stressful time of year for any business owner. Depending on your industry, business-entity, and location, you may need to file anything from employment taxes to state specific taxes. Figuring out when these taxes need to be filed, where, and how can be complicated. Whether you are prepping for next year's tax season or brushing up after this one, check these resources for taxes business owners commonly file.

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Managing Your Finances

3 After-Year-End Tax Strategies For Small Businesses

by Square

Feb 21, 2023 — 4 min read

The 2022 tax year has ended and tax professionals everywhere are encouraging their small business clients to close their books and start thinking about their tax returns. Here are a few tax optimization strategies available after the tax year ends.

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Tax Season, Simplified: 5 Ways Square Helps You Stay Prepared

by Alena Courtney

Jan 28, 2026 — 6 min read

Learn how Square helps you save automatically, keep clean records, manage payroll taxes, and pull accountant-ready reports year-round.

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Form 1099-NEC: How To File for Nonemployee Compensation

by Madelyn Young

Jul 30, 2024 — 3 min read

Staying up to date with tax filing guidelines is essential for your business. Learn about the reintroduced Form 1099-NEC, its purpose, and how it affects reporting nonemployee compensation. Here's what you need to know.

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Operating Your Business

Form 1040: What is it and How to File

by Deborah Findling

Jul 24, 2024 — 5 min read

Learn how to interpret IRS Form 1040 for accurate business tax filing. This guide covers essential sections and tips for business owners.

Payroll Tax Calendar for Small Business Owners

Managing Your Finances

Payroll Tax Calendar for Small Business Owners

by Deborah Findling

Aug 18, 2023 — 1 min read

Access this downloadable calendar with important dates for payroll tax deposits, wage reports, and employment tax returns to keep your eye on throughout the year.

Managing Your Finances

What Is Sales Tax? (A Simple Guide)

by Square

Jan 24, 2023 — 8 min read

Sales tax can be daunting for new entrepreneurs. The rules differ from state to state and are fraught with exceptions. But most of the confusion simply stems from figuring out if your business is required to pay sales tax and how much you need to collect.

Managing Your Finances

Form W-9: How to File the Forms

by Eric Rosenberg

Dec 23, 2022 — 4 min read

Filing taxes can be a complicated process, but having a better understanding of the forms your business needs to file can ease the stress of tax time. Here's what you need to know about Form W-9.

Operating Your Business

6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Make Filing Taxes Less of a Nightmare

by Square

Nov 30, 2022 — 3 min read

Want to avoid the panic and stress of tax time? Here’s what you need to do.

Operating Your Business

How to Prepare for Tax Season

by Square

Jun 27, 2019 — 7 min read

Does the thought of tax season make you break out in a cold sweat? You’re not alone.

Operating Your Business

How Tax Reform Impacts Your Business

by Square

Mar 28, 2019 — 2 min read

Whether you’re a well-established business owner, or you’re just starting off, you need to stay up to date with the recent tax law changes.

Operating Your Business

5 Mistakes You Should Avoid This Tax Season

by Mary Hohn

Feb 12, 2019 — 3 min read

Tax season can be stressful. Make sure you're prepared by avoiding these common mistakes.

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What Forms Do You Need To Take to Your Accountant at Tax Time?

by Square

Feb 17, 2015 — 3 min read

It might be time to hire an accountant. So what forms does your accountant need from you to prepare your return? Let’s take a look at a few.

Managing Your Finances

How to Button Up Your Year-End Bookkeeping

by Square

Dec 18, 2014 — 3 min read

The year’s coming to a close — which means it’s time to get your 2014 bookkeeping in order.

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Understanding Sales Tax

As a business owner, you may be required to collect and report sales tax for goods and services in-person or online, depending on your state tax requirements. These taxes could impact anything from sales of goods like furniture or books to services like pet grooming or landscaping. Learn some best practices around filing sales tax and the factors that could impact your business.

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