April 15 Tax Deadline Approaching: What Taxpayers and Small Business Owners Need to Know

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding all taxpayers that the deadline to file 2024 federal income tax returns is Monday, April 15, 2025. With just days remaining, individuals, business owners, and tax professionals are being urged to act quickly to avoid penalties and ensure compliance.

At Bizora, we work closely with small business owners and CPAs to stay on top of critical tax deadlines. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming tax deadline—and how to file on time, even if you can’t pay in full.

Who Needs to File by April 15?

The April 15 filing deadline applies to:

• Individuals filing Form 1040

• Self-employed taxpayers and sole proprietors

• S-corporations and partnerships with extended deadlines or fiscal years

• Taxpayers who owe money to the IRS and are not covered by an extension (e.g., disaster-related extensions)

  
  

If you live in a federally declared disaster area, you may have until May 1, 2025, to file. Check the IRS’s disaster relief page to see if your ZIP code qualifies.

Can’t Pay? File Anyway

Even if you can’t pay your full tax bill by April 15, the IRS strongly encourages you to file on time to avoid the failure-to-file penalty, which is significantly higher than the penalty for late payment.

Options include:

• Setting up a payment plan directly on IRS.gov

• Paying what you can now and the rest over time

• Using the IRS Direct Pay system for same-day payments

Need More Time? Request an Extension

If you’re not ready to file, you can request an automatic six-month extension using Form 4868. This will move your filing deadline to October 15, 2025, but does not extend your time to pay.

How Bizora Can Help

As tax season wraps up, Bizora is here to assist with:

• Final-hour filing support

• Coordination with your CPA or accountant

• Estimated tax planning for Q2

• Setting up IRS payment plans or requesting extensions

Whether you're a sole proprietor, small business, or contractor, we provide personalized tools and support to help you file accurately and on time.

Don’t Wait—The April 15 Deadline Is Here

Avoid costly penalties and interest by filing today or setting up a plan that works for your situation. A few simple steps now can save you headaches later.

Need help meeting the deadline? Visit bizora.ai for personalized tax support, filing tools, and small business compliance guidance.