CHAPTER 30

Filing Income Tax Returns and Paying Taxes

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At the time this book was printed, Congress had not extended numerous breaks for 2012 that had expired at the end of 2011. Check the online supplement in February 2013 at www.jklasser.com or www.barbaraweltman.com to see whether these breaks apply for 2012 returns.

It’s one of the facts of a business owner’s life to file returns and pay taxes. The filing deadlines and tax payment rules for businesses and their owners may be different than those for individuals. Making sure you comply with filing and payment requirements is essential for avoiding unnecessary penalties and interest.

In this chapter you will learn about:

  • Filing deadlines and extensions
  • Online filing of business income tax returns
  • Paying taxes
  • Online filing of other business returns

For more information about the electronic federal tax payment system, see IRS Publication 966, Electronic Federal Tax Payment System.

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