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Key February 2026 Tax Deadlines for Virginia Beach Businesses

Key February 2026 Tax Deadlines for Virginia Beach Businesses

As the new year settles in, February arrives with a crucial set of tax deadlines for business owners across Virginia Beach. Managing these filings correctly is fundamental to maintaining compliance and avoiding unnecessary IRS penalties. From issuing W-2s and 1099s to handling payroll tax deposits, here is a structured overview of the dates you need on your calendar.

Year-End Information Returns: W-2s & 1099s

Finalizing your 2025 records means ensuring everyone you paid receives the proper documentation. These forms are critical for both your contractors and employees to file their own taxes accurately.

By February 2: Forms W-2 and 1099-NEC

This is a major deadline for any business with employees or independent contractors.

  • Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement): You must provide copies of 2025 W-2s to all your employees by this date. Copy A, along with Form W-3 (Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements), must also be filed with the Social Security Administration.
  • Form 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation): If your business or real estate enterprise paid $600 or more to an independent contractor for services in 2025, you must issue them a Form 1099-NEC. This same deadline applies for filing these forms with the IRS. We often see Virginia Beach businesses struggle with this, so meticulous record-keeping throughout the year is essential.

By February 2 & February 17: Other Information Returns

Several other forms are due to recipients by February 2, including Form 1098 (Mortgage Interest) and various other 1099s covering interest, dividends, or rent. However, a later deadline of February 17 applies for providing recipients with certain statements, such as:

  • Form 1099-B: Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions
  • Form 1099-S: Proceeds from Real Estate Transactions
  • Form 1099-MISC: For reporting substitute payments or gross proceeds paid to an attorney.

Key Payroll & Employment Tax Deadlines

Staying current with payroll tax filings and deposits is non-negotiable for employers.

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February 2 & 10: Quarterly and Annual Filings

Several key employment tax returns for 2025 are due on February 2. However, if you made all your required deposits on time and in full, you have an extended deadline of February 10 to file.

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  • Form 941 (Employer's QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return): File for the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Form 940 (Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return): File for the 2025 tax year.
  • Form 943 (Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Employees): For farm employers to report Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.
  • Form 945 (Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax): To report income tax withheld on nonpayroll items like pensions, annuities, and gambling winnings.

By February 17: Monthly Deposits & Withholding Updates

For businesses on a monthly deposit schedule, your Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax payments for January 2026 are due. This is also the date by which you must begin withholding for any employee who claimed an exemption in 2025 but has not submitted a new Form W-4 to extend it for 2026.

Important Considerations for Your Business

Weekends, Holidays, and Due Dates

Remember, if a tax deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the due date automatically shifts to the next business day. This is why some deadlines for 2026 fall on February 2 and 17, accounting for weekends and holidays.

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations

When a federal disaster is declared, the IRS often provides automatic filing and payment extensions for affected taxpayers. To see if your area is covered, you can visit these official resources:

  • FEMA: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations
  • IRS: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-relief-in-disaster-situations

Navigating these deadlines while running your business can feel overwhelming. At Knights & Company, we provide the clarity and support Virginia Beach business owners need to stay compliant and focused on growth. If you have questions about your filing obligations, our team is here to provide strategic guidance. Explore our tax planning services to see how we can help.

Knights & Company is a Virginia Beach–based advisory and accounting firm providing bookkeeping, tax planning, virtual CFO services, and IRS support for growing businesses, medical professionals, and real estate investors.

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