when is the deadline for taxes
For most U.S. taxpayers, the federal income tax filing deadline for the 2025 tax year is April 15, 2026.
Quick Scoop: Key dates
- Regular Tax Day (individual Form 1040): April 15, 2026.
- Extension deadline (if you file Form 4868): October 15, 2026.
- Quarterly estimated tax payments for many individuals and C‑corps in 2026: April 15, June 15, September 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027.
Think of April 15, 2026 as the “main event” for your 2025 taxes, and October 15, 2026 as the backup date if you request more time to file—but not more time to pay.
Mini breakdown
- If you’re a typical employee or individual filer
- Your federal return for 2025 is due April 15, 2026.
* You can request a six‑month filing extension to October 15, 2026, but any tax owed still has to be paid by April 15 to avoid penalties and interest.
- If you pay estimated taxes
- 2026 estimated payment due dates generally fall on April 15, June 15, and September 15, 2026, plus January 15, 2027 for the final 2026 payment.
- Other common deadlines (2026, for 2025 information)
- W‑2 and many 1099s must be sent to you around late January to mid‑February 2026, depending on the form.
If you’re in a state or area affected by a disaster, the IRS sometimes pushes these dates back, so it’s worth checking the IRS “When to file” page or current IRS news if you think that might apply to you.
TL;DR: Unless you’re under a special IRS disaster extension or on a different fiscal year, circle April 15, 2026 as your tax deadline, and October 15, 2026 if you file an extension.
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