Tax Calendar2026 Deadlines

Important Tax Deadlines

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January 2025

Estimated TaxWednesday, January 15, 2025Passed

Q4 2024 Estimated Tax Payment Due

Fourth quarter estimated tax payment for tax year 2024.

Self-employedFreelancersHigh income earners
Tax FormsFriday, January 31, 2025Passed

W-2 and 1099-NEC Forms Due

Employers must send W-2 forms to employees. 1099-NEC forms due to contractors.

All employeesContractors

February 2025

Tax FormsMonday, February 17, 2025Passed

1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B Forms Due

Banks and brokerages must send interest, dividend, and brokerage statements.

InvestorsSavers

April 2026

Estimated TaxWednesday, April 15, 2026

Q1 2026 Estimated Tax Payment Due

First quarter estimated tax payment for tax year 2026.

Self-employedFreelancers
FederalWednesday, April 15, 2026

Tax Day - 2025 Returns Due

Deadline to file your 2025 federal income tax return or request an extension.

All taxpayers
FederalWednesday, April 15, 2026

2025 IRA Contribution Deadline

Last day to make IRA contributions that count toward tax year 2025.

IRA account holders

June 2026

Estimated TaxMonday, June 15, 2026

Q2 2026 Estimated Tax Payment Due

Second quarter estimated tax payment for tax year 2026.

Self-employedFreelancers

September 2026

Estimated TaxTuesday, September 15, 2026

Q3 2026 Estimated Tax Payment Due

Third quarter estimated tax payment for tax year 2026.

Self-employedFreelancers

October 2026

ExtensionThursday, October 15, 2026

Extended 2025 Returns Due

Final deadline for returns with approved extensions. No further extensions available.

Taxpayers with extensions
About Tax Deadlines

Tax deadlines are adjusted when they fall on weekends or federal holidays. If a deadline falls on a Saturday, it moves to the following Monday. If it falls on Sunday, it also moves to Monday.

Estimated tax payments are required if you expect to owe $1,000 or more when you file your return. This typically applies to self-employed individuals, freelancers, and those with significant investment income.

Extensions give you more time to file, but not more time to pay. Interest and penalties may apply to taxes owed after the original due date.