Today is April 15, 2025, and if you haven’t already filed or extended your returns, you’re out of runway. Whether you’re a corporation, pass-through entity, employer, or individual — today is packed with federal and Puerto Rico tax deadlines that carry real consequences if missed. Here’s your rapid-fire breakdown of what’s due, where to file, and how to avoid penalties. Puerto Rico Tax Filings Due Today Income Tax Returns & Reports Withholding & Estimated Tax Payments Informative Returns Employer Responsibilities Additional Items U.S. Federal Tax Filings Due Today Quick Access Portals Final Word: File extension and Call Your CPA Immediately This isn’t a drill. You have multiple critical deadlines converging today. If you’re not 100% sure what applies to you — call your CPA immediately. Filing extensions are available in some cases, but tax payments are not excused by indecision. Don’t assume you’re covered — confirm it. Pay what’s due. File what’s required. Avoid interest, penalties, and surcharges to keep more of your money in your pocket.
BOI is back. Now what?
Note: Para la versión en español, favor haz clic aqui. BOI is back, now what? Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirements What is the CTA? The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted in 2021 to combat money laundering, tax fraud, and illicit financial activities. The law requires U.S. businesses to disclose information about their Beneficial Owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This information is stored in a secure database accessible only to authorized government agencies. Who is a BOI? Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) refers to details about individuals who own or exercise significant control over a company. Under the CTA, a beneficial owner is someone who: Who Needs to File a BOI Report? Companies required to file a BOI report include corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and similar entities created through state registration. However, 23 types of entities are exempt, including publicly traded companies, banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, and certain nonprofits. Please note that the large operating companies exemption generally does not apply to Puerto Rico as they do not file federal taxes unless they have US-sourced income. Similarly, Puerto Rico non-for-profit companies that are not registered federally as exempt entities do not qualify for the tax-exempt entity exemption. BOI Filing Deadlines per CTA The CTA established the following filing deadlines depending on when a company was formed: However, the deadlines have shifted for some due to multiple legal actions filed. Legal Uncertainty: Multiple Injunctions and Appeals There was much drama regarding the applicable deadlines for the BOI reporting in 2024 and early 2025. Due to multiple injunctions issued by federal courts, there has been significant legal uncertainty surrounding the enforcement of the CTA. Here is a summary of the most relevant cases. Penalties for Non-Compliance Given these developments, FinCEN’s regulations implementing the BOI reporting requirements are no longer stayed, and compliance is now mandatory. However, FinCEN is providing additional time for companies to report. FinCEN advised that for most reporting companies, the new deadline for companies created between December 3, 2024, and February 18, 2025, to file an initial, updated, and/or corrected BOI report is now March 21, 2025. While it has not been explicitly clarified, per CTA any entity created on or after February 20, 2025, will have 30 days to file to file the BOI. Failure to comply with the BOI reporting requirements can result in severe penalties: Note: Changes to beneficial ownership must be reported within 30 days. Failure to update your BOI report could result in penalties. What Information is Required in a BOI Report? To file a BOI report, companies must submit the following details: Need Help Filing Your BOI Report? Avoid penalties and ensure compliance with FinCEN regulations by filing your BOI report on time. We provide professional assistance to make the filing process stress-free. Contact us today to handle your BOI filing quickly and accurately! Disclaimer This post provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with legal counsel before making any decisions based on this information. Accessing or using this post does not establish an attorney-client relationship between us.
🚨 Don’t Lose Your Deduction – File Your 480s on Time! 🚨
Tax Season Has Begun! Businesses and self-employed individuals in Puerto Rico must ensure they correctly and timely file their 480 Informative Returns in SURI, the online system of the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury. These forms are the local equivalent of the federal 1099 informational returns. They are essential for claiming deductions on your income tax return while avoiding unnecessary penalties of $500 per late-filed form. Key 480 Forms & Their Deadlines: 📌 480.6A – Reports payments not subject to withholding (e.g., rents, interest, royalties). Due: February 28📌 480.6B – Reports payments subject to withholding (e.g., certain interest, dividends subject to 15% withholding or incentives decrees). Due: February 28📌 480.6C – For payments made to non-residents that had withholding at source. Due: April 15📌 480.6SP – Reports professional service payments (whether subject to withholding or not). Due: February 28📌 480.7E – (Optional) Documents payments for advertising, insurance, telecom, internet, and cable TV. Due: The same deadline as your income tax return (April 15 or extension date). Why You MUST File 480.7E Even If It’s Optional Many businesses skip Form 480.7E because it’s not mandatory, but failing to file it means you won’t be able to deduct these expenses on your income tax return for alternative basic tax or alternative minimum tax. If your business incurs costs for advertising, insurance, telecommunications, internet, or cable services, this form is necessary to secure your deduction. Key Filing Rules 🗓 Deadline to File: Forms must be submitted electronically via SURI. Recipients must receive their copy within 7 days after submission.🔹 If filing more than 2,000 forms, use a text file format.🔹 Otherwise, use Excel or manual entry in SURI. 📢 Don’t Overpay Hacienda! Failing to file your 480s can impact your deductions. February 28 is less than two weeks away. Make sure you have the legal name, address, and EIN/SSN of your suppliers and service providers. This information can be obtained through a W-9 or W-8BEN-E (yes, these are U.S. forms, but they are used in PR since the EIN and SSN are federally issued). If you don’t have this information yet, there’s still time—reach out and request it from your suppliers and service providers. Don’t leave money on the table! 🚨 Quieres reducir lo que le pagas a Hacienda ¡No pierdas tu deducción! Presenta tus 480s a tiempo 🚨 ¡La temporada de contributiva comenzó! Las empresas e individuos que hacen negocios por cuenta propia en Puerto Rico deben asegurarse de presentar correctamente y a tiempo sus Declaraciones Informativas 480 en SURI del Departamento de Hacienda de Puerto Rico. Estas informativas son el equivalente local de las declaraciones informativas federales 1099 y son fundamentales para reclamar deducciones en la planilla de contribución sobre ingresos, evitando multas innecesarias de $500 por informativa presentada tardiamente. Formularios 480 clave y sus fechas límite: 📌 480.6A – Reporta pagos no sujetos a retención (ej. rentas, intereses, regalías). Vence: 28 de febrero📌 480.6B – Reporta pagos sujetos a retención (ej. ciertos intereses, dividendos sujetos a retención del 15% o decretos de incentivos). Vence: 28 de febrero📌 480.6C – Para pagos realizados a no residentes con retención en la fuente. Vence: 15 de abril📌 480.6SP – Reporta pagos por servicios profesionales (ya sea con o sin retención). Vence: 28 de febrero📌 480.7E – (Opcional) Documenta pagos por publicidad, seguros, telecomunicaciones, internet y televisión por cable. Vence: el mismo día que la planilla de contribución sobre ingresos (15 de abril o la fecha de extensión). ¿Por qué DEBES presentar el Formulario 480.7E aunque sea opcional? Muchas empresas omiten el Formulario 480.7E porque no es obligatorio. Sin embargo, no presentarlo significa que no podrás deducir estos gastos en tu planilla de contribución sobre ingresos para el contribución básico alterna (CBA) o el contribución alternativa mínima (CAM). Si tu negocio incurre en gastos de publicidad, seguros, telecomunicaciones, internet o televisión por cable, este formulario es esencial para asegurar tu deducción de gastos de tu industria o negocio. Reglas clave para la radicación 🗓 Fecha límite de presentación: Las informativas deben presentarse electrónicamente a través de SURI. Los contribuyentes deben recibir su copia dentro de los 7 días posteriores a la radicación. 📢 ¡No le pagues demás a Hacienda! La falta de radicación de 480s puede afectar tus deducciones. El 28 de febrero está a menos de 2 semanas. Asegúrate de tener el nombre legal, dirección y EIN/SSN de tus suplidores y proveedores de servicios, información que puedes obtener a través de un W-9 o W-8BEN-E (sí, son formularios de EE.UU., pero se utilizan en PR ya que el EIN y el SSN son emitidos a nivel federal). Si no lo tienes hay tiempo, escribe y solicita esta información de tus suplidores y proveedores de servicios. ¡No dejes dinero en la mesa! Siguenos para más contenido sobre cumplimiento con las leyes de Puerto Rico y como operar tu negocio eficientemente.
