Several factors determine that amount, including revenue and how the business is structured. Small businesses pay an estimated average federal tax rate of 19.8%. The estimated average for S corporations is 26.9%, the sole proprietorship average is 13.3%, and the partnership average is 23.6%.
While it may seem like S corporations pay more in taxes, they usually pay less than sole proprietorships or partnerships with similar income levels because they are more profitable.

In most instances, you will have to file business taxes even if there’s no income to report. If your business is no longer active and you aren’t planning to reactivate it in the future, we suggest you consider dissolving your company.

If you don’t file business taxes, there will be consequences from the IRS. Some of the potential consequences include levies and liens, fees and penalties, and criminal charges for the most egregious violations. The IRS will typically send a warning notice before implementing punitive actions.

You may file small business taxes yourself or enjoy the professional services of 1-800Accountant. If you’re interested in our service, please schedule a consultation call with our experts. They’ll gather information about your business, industry, state, and tax situation, then recommend the best path forward to maximize your tax savings.