03/12/2026
Essential 2026 Tax Deadlines (for 2025 Tax Year)
Jan. 15, 2026: Fourth-quarter 2025 estimated tax payment due.
Jan. 26, 2026: IRS begins accepting and processing 2025 tax returns.
Feb. 2, 2026: Deadline for employers to send W-2s and for payors to send 1099-NEC/1099-MISC.
March 1, 2026: Deadline for farmers and fishermen to file and pay (if they didn't pay estimated tax on Jan. 15).
April 15, 2026:
Individual Tax Return Deadline: File Form 1040 (or request extension via Form 4868).
Final Tax Payment Due: 2025 tax payments due for most taxpayers.
First Quarter 2026 Estimated Tax: Due for self-employed/investors.
FBAR Deadline: FinCEN Form 114 for foreign accounts due.
June 15, 2026: Second quarter 2026 estimated tax payment due.
Sept. 15, 2026: Third quarter 2026 estimated tax payment due.
Oct. 15, 2026: Extended deadline to file 2025 tax return.
Jan. 15, 2027: Fourth quarter 2026 estimated tax payment due.
Important Notes:
If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day.
Where's My Refund? tool on IRS.gov is available 24 hours after e-filing.