what is the last day to file taxes in 2026

The last day to file your 2025 federal income taxes (the return you file in 2026) is Wednesday, April 15, 2026 for most individual taxpayers in the U.S.

Quick Scoop

• Standard deadline (no extension): April 15, 2026.

• If you file an extension: You can file your return as late as October 15, 2026 , but you still must pay any tax owed by April 15, 2026 to avoid penalties and interest.

• IRS wording: Taxpayers have until April 15, 2026, to file 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due.

Short example

If you e-file an extension on April 10, 2026 and owe 2,000 in tax, you must still pay that 2,000 by April 15, 2026; the extension only moves your paperwork deadline to October 15, 2026.

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