e-News for Small Business Issue 2025-09

The IRS offers helpful information to entrepreneurs during National Small Business Week, celebrating and recognizing the crucial contributions America's small businesses make to the nation's economy.

Review forms, topics for tax-exempt organizations ahead of 5/15 filing deadline

As the May 15 filing deadline approaches for tax-exempt organizations, the IRS highlights important forms and topics to help ensure successful and timely filing.

The annual filing deadline for certain returns filed by tax-exempt organizations is the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of an organization's accounting period. Those operating on a calendar year basis must file a return by May 15.

Returns due include:

Form 990-series annual information returns (Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF)
Form 990-N, Electronic Notice for Tax-Exempt Organizations Not Required to File Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
Form 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return
Form 4720, Return of Certain Excise Taxes Under Chapters 41 and 42 of the Internal Revenue Code

The IRS offers online workshops to help tax-exempt organizations meet the filing requirements. These workshops are designed to help organizational leadership understand the benefits, limitations and expectations of exempt organizations.

Protect important records from disasters

May kicks off disaster preparedness season with two important events: National Wildfire Awareness Month and National Hurricane Preparedness Week from May 4 -10. The IRS reminds businesses to protect important business tax and financial information from disasters.

So far in 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued 12 major disaster declarations in nine states.

After FEMA issues a major disaster or emergency measures declaration, the IRS may postpone certain tax filing and payment deadlines for taxpayers who live or have a business in certain counties affected by the disaster. The IRS provides details on states and counties that have been issued relief on the IRS Disaster relief page.

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