May 2025 tax and compliance deadlines

Welcome to the May 2025 tax and compliance deadlines article. Now that you’re through with busy season, you can take some time for yourself. Whether you’re working remotely or taking time to completely get away, don’t forget about these important deadlines.

In May, it is recommended that you:

• Conduct a post-season review.
• Evaluate tax software.
• Remind individual clients of the June 15 estimated tax payment.
• Alert clients who need to file amended returns.

Key Compliance Dates

Friday, May 2—Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on April 26-29.

Wednesday, May 7—Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on April 30-May 2.

Friday, May 9—Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on May 3-6.

Monday, May 12—Tipped employees who received $20 or more in tips during April report them to their employer on Form 4070, Employee’s Report of Tips to Employer..

Wednesday, May 14—Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on May 7-9.

Thursday, May 15—Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax for April.

Friday, May 16—Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on May 10-13.

Tuesday, May 20—Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax: If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in April.

Wednesday, May 21—Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on May 14-16.

Friday, May 23—Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on May 17-20.

Thursday, May 29—Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on May 21-23.

Friday, May 30—Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on May 24-27.

Intuit® Accountant Resources

• The May 2025 calendar with filing deadlines and reminders for you and your clients.
• Intuit Tax Guide 2024
• IRS annual inflation adjustments for tax years 2024 and 2025
• Key Tax Facts for 2024