The primary deadline to file and pay federal income taxes for most individuals for the 2025 tax year is April 15, 2026. If an extension is filed, the deadline to file the return is October 15, 2026, though payment is still due in April.
Here are the key federal tax dates for individuals and businesses for 2026:
For Individuals
Jan. 15: Final estimated tax payment for the 2025 tax year (for income earned Sep. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025) is due.
Feb. 2: Deadline for employers to furnish Form W-2 to employees and for businesses to send most Form 1099s to recipients for the 2025 tax year.
April 15:
Deadline to file your 2025 federal income tax return (Form 1040) and pay any tax owed.
Deadline to contribute to an IRA or HSA for the 2025 tax year.
First estimated tax payment for the 2026 tax year is due.
Deadline to file Form 4868 for an automatic six-month extension to file your return (not to pay taxes owed).
June 15: Second estimated tax payment for the 2026 tax year is due. (This is also the filing deadline for U.S. citizens living outside the country).
Sept. 15: Third estimated tax payment for the 2026 tax year is due.
Oct. 15: Extended deadline to file your 2025 individual income tax return if you filed Form 4868.
For Businesses
March 16: Filing deadline for calendar year S Corporations (Form 1120-S) and Partnerships (Form 1065).
April 15: Filing deadline for calendar year C Corporations (Form 1120).
April 30, July 31, Oct. 31, Jan. 31 (2027): Quarterly filing deadlines for Form 941 (Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return) and Form 720 (Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return).
For more detailed information and a comprehensive list of all business and specialty tax dates, consult the IRS website Tax Calendars.
WHERE’S MY REFUND?
The IRS updates their information each day on the Where’s My Refund tool. To check the status of your refund, click the tab on our menu list. You will need your SSN or ITIN shown on your tax return to access this information.