{"id":6193,"date":"2025-12-30T15:16:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T21:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.blockadvisors.com\/?p=6193"},"modified":"2026-01-02T10:44:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T16:44:38","slug":"knock-out-your-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/knock-out-your-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons your small business should start filing taxes early"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The tax filing deadline for 2026 is Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Monday, March 16, 2025, for S Corps and Partnerships). That may seem a way off, but there are some advantages to checking off an early tax filing. If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, you\u2019re not alone. It\u2019s completely normal to feel overcome at the prospect of wading through the filing process as a small business owner, entrepreneur, self-employed person, or creator. Keep reading to understand the upsides and considerations if you start filing taxes early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may wonder, &#8220;How early can you file taxes?&#8221; Block Advisors is here to encourage you to complete your 2025 tax filing sooner rather than later. Below are five excellent motivators to meet with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/small-business-tax-preparation\/tax-pro-services\/\">Block Advisors tax professional<\/a> ASAP to get your tax season on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Filing Small Business Taxes | Block Advisors by H&amp;R Block\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UJmOwPDEosM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BARC-tax-extension-dates.png\" alt=\"Calendar with push pins marking tax extension dates\n\" class=\"wp-image-7879\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:300px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BARC-tax-extension-dates.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BARC-tax-extension-dates-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BARC-tax-extension-dates-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/knock-out-your-taxes\/#stabilize\">#1 Stabilize your company&#8217;s cash flow<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/knock-out-your-taxes\/#streamline\">#2 Streamline financial planning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/knock-out-your-taxes\/#prevent\">#3 Prevent or recognize identity theft<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/knock-out-your-taxes\/#start\">#4 Start your year on the right foot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/knock-out-your-taxes\/#delaying\">#5 Delaying can cost you and your business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/knock-out-your-taxes\/#get-help\">Get small business tax assistance year-round<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stabilize\">#1 Stabilize your company\u2019s cash flow by filing taxes early <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing your taxes is crucial to your business\u2019 year-round financial health and can provide insights into your estimated taxes for next year. The impact of being able to predict future cash flow is clear when it comes to business and personal finance decision-making.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you start filing taxes early in the season, you are more likely to finish them on time. Plus, if the IRS happens to owe you a refund, you\u2019ll be able to claim those funds earlier. This may help your cash flow position in the early part of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you find out that your business will have a balance due after your early tax filing, those extra days to make the payment can make cash flow planning a little easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-large-article-cta\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-large-article-cta\" style=\"background-color:#005d1f\"><div class=\"hrb-large-article-cta--image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20210119HR_Block_127.R1-1-scaled.jpg&quot;);background-size:contain;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><\/div><div class=\"hrb-large-article-cta--copy #ffffff\"><h3 class=\"main-heading\">Get expert help for your small business taxes<\/h3><p class=\"main-copy\">Block Advisors has your back year-round<\/p><div class=\"quick-links-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Start today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"streamline\">#2 Streamline financial planning with early tax filing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing your tax filing is also a critical piece of finalizing your tax record if you plan to grow your company in the future or apply for personal or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-services\/trouble-getting-a-loan\/\">business loans<\/a>, mortgage loans, or financial aid. Financiers often ask business owners to provide copies of their tax returns as proof of income to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/self-employed-taxes\/\">Self-employed individuals<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/self-employed\/freelance-taxes\/\">independent contractors<\/a> are especially likely to receive a request like this since they lack W-2 Forms and pay stubs to verify their taxable income. By filing taxes early, you are more likely to have these critical documents at hand and organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For employers of contractors, read more about other forms you may need to bring to your tax appointment, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/form-1096\/\">IRS Form 1096<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/schedule-se\/\">Schedule SE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prevent\">#3 Filing taxes early may help prevent or recognize identity theft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Filing your taxes promptly protects your identity. If you don&#8217;t file your taxes early, it is easier for someone else to file a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-services\/business-identity-theft\/\">fraudulent return<\/a> using your TIN or EIN. It happens more than you might think. In recent years, the number of federal income tax returns with confirmed identity theft has ranged between approximately <em>600,000 and 1.4 million returns,<\/em> according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/key-irs-identity-theft-indicators-continue-dramatic-decline-in-2017-security-summit-marks-2017-progress-against-identity-theft#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20tax%20returns,to%20%246.4%20billion%20in%202016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finishing your small business tax filing sooner this tax season may prevent this from taking place or provide you a heads-up to start the recovery process if someone attempts to steal your identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"start\">#4 Early tax filing keeps your small business records, reporting, and goals on track<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your entity is structured as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-owners\/business-entity-101\/\">pass-through business<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/manage-your-business\/llcs-vs-partnerships\/\">partners<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-owners\/llc-vs-scorp\/\">S Corp<\/a> shareholders are unable to file their personal returns until the business return is filed. Holding off on your business return can keep you and your company stuck in the past tax year. Empower your partners and S Corp shareholders to complete their returns in a timely manner by filing taxes early in the season for your small business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, completing your tax filing early gives you a good snapshot of your business finances from your Profit and Loss statement (See: How a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/finance\/profit-and-loss-statement\/\">profit and loss statement<\/a> provides business insight). When you have a complete understanding of your business books, you are empowered to focus 100% of your attention on the future of your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, having a tax form record can be important for moving forward in personal matters. You may need to share your business and personal income tax records during divorce, child support, or other hearings. An early tax filing completion may equip you with important records you&#8217;ll need for these proceedings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-large-article-cta\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-large-article-cta\" style=\"background-color:#005d1f\"><div class=\"hrb-large-article-cta--image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/20210120HR_Block_1481.R1-scaled.jpg&quot;);background-size:contain;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><\/div><div class=\"hrb-large-article-cta--copy #ffffff\"><h3 class=\"main-heading\">Small business bookkeeping for up to 50% less<\/h3><p class=\"main-copy\">Save time and money with Block Advisors<\/p><div class=\"quick-links-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/small-business-bookkeeping-services\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"delaying\">#5 Delaying can cost you and your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably know it can be costly to skip out on filing your business taxes. Filing taxes early helps you avoid or mitigate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/cant-pay-business-taxes-right-away\/\">consequences of not filing taxes<\/a>. But let&#8217;s talk about what happens if you can&#8217;t make the April 15 tax deadline (or, March 16 deadline if your business is structured as an S Corporation or Partnership).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you should take the necessary steps to submit a <em>filing extension<\/em> using<em> IRS Form 4868<\/em> or <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/form-7004\/\">IRS Form 7004<\/a><\/em>. Next, it is wise to make a good-faith payment toward your estimated taxes or set up a payment plan. It doesn&#8217;t matter if you had every intention of turning in the paperwork and paying what you owe on time. If you miss the April 15, 2026, tax deadline (again, or March 16 for S Corps and Partnerships), you may be subject to hefty consequences, specifically penalties and interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IRS will assess a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/failure-to-file-penalty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Failure to File Penalty<\/a> if you missed the filing deadline and did not request an extension. The penalty is 5% per month of your unpaid balance, to a maximum of 25%. There is also a <em>Failure to Pay<\/em> Penalty of 0.5% per month (to a maximum of 25%) of the unpaid balance. Interest is charged at the federal short-term interest rate plus 3%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that the monthly late filing penalty is <strong>10 times higher<\/strong> than the late payment penalty (5% vs. 0.5%) \u2013 another reason to file as soon as possible if you miss the deadline and don\u2019t request an extension, even if you can\u2019t pay the balance due just yet. If you make arrangements with the IRS to pay your balance, such as through an installment agreement, the Failure to Pay Penalty drops to 0.25% per month. The best bet is to avoid this by filing taxes early, ideally long before the deadline. But if that is not possible, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/find-a-pro\/\">Block Advisors<\/a> can work alongside you to set up these arrangements with the IRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you think you don&#8217;t need to file an individual income tax return this year because you\u2019re not expecting to owe Uncle Sam? You might want to think again. The IRS can assess non-filing penalties on corporations and partnerships that don\u2019t file returns, even if the business does not have a balance due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/statistics\/collections-activities-penalties-and-appeals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRS<\/a>, taxpayers were assessed <strong>$17.8 billion<\/strong> in late filing penalties in 2024. Early tax filing can save you the headache of navigating penalties that may come your way if you file business taxes late. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-services\/irs-business-tax-penalties\/\">how to address IRS penalties on your business return<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-help\">Get small business tax assistance when filing taxes early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, the longer you wait to file your business return, the more you risk being subject to pricey penalties and interest. Plus, it means waiting longer to secure every tax credit and deduction available with the help of your Block Advisors tax pro. What&#8217;s holding you back from filing taxes early?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to address tax return filing as soon as possible to keep your business bookkeeping on track and optimize your tax position for the calendar year. Don&#8217;t wait to file your taxes this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/find-a-pro\/\">Connect to a Block Advisors certified small business tax pro<\/a> in your neighborhood for help starting your taxes this week.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1024x436.jpg\" alt=\"Block Advisors by H&amp;R Block logo\" class=\"wp-image-6406\" style=\"width:256px;height:109px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1600x682.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1536x655.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1200x511.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This article is for informational purposes only. 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