You can generally file your 2025 federal income taxes in early 2026, and they will be due on April 15, 2026 (for most individual calendar-year filers in the U.S.).

Key dates for 2025 taxes (filed in 2026)

  • The standard filing deadline for your 2025 federal tax return is April 15, 2026, for most individuals.
  • U.S. citizens and residents living abroad get an automatic extension to June 15, 2026, to file, though any tax owed is still due by April 15, 2026.
  • If you request a regular extension (Form 4868), you can usually file as late as October 15, 2026, but that only extends the time to file, not the time to pay.

When filing actually opens

  • The IRS typically opens e‑filing in late January, so you’ll likely be able to file your 2025 taxes sometime in late January 2026, once the IRS announces the official opening date for that season.
  • You also must wait until you have all key forms (like W‑2s and 1099s), which most employers and financial institutions must send by the end of January.

If you need more time

  • If you can’t finish by April 15, 2026, you can request an automatic extension, usually pushing your filing deadline to October 15, 2026.
  • Even with an extension, you should estimate and pay any tax owed by April 15 to reduce penalties and interest.

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