📅 2025 Tax Calendar

Key Tax Deadlines
You Cannot Miss

Stay ahead of the IRS. All major federal tax deadlines for individuals, businesses, and self-employed filers — organized by date.

Q1 — January & February

JAN 15
Estimated

Q4 Estimated Tax Payment

Final estimated tax payment for the previous year's Q4 (Sept 1 – Dec 31). Applies to self-employed individuals and those without enough withholding.

Form 1040-ES
JAN 31
Business

W-2 & 1099-NEC Deadline

Employers must furnish W-2 forms to employees. Businesses must file 1099-NEC with the IRS and send copies to recipients.

W-2 1099-NEC Form W-3
FEB 15
Exempt

Withholding Exemption Renewal

Deadline to file a new W-4 to renew your withholding exemption status for the current tax year.

Form W-4
FEB 28
Business

Paper 1099 & 1096 Filing

Businesses filing 1099 information returns on paper (not e-file) must submit to the IRS along with the transmittal Form 1096.

1099-MISC 1099-INT Form 1096

Q2 — March & April

MAR 17
Business

S-Corp & Partnership Returns

Tax returns for S-Corporations (Form 1120-S) and Partnerships (Form 1065) are due. Request an extension with Form 7004 if needed.

Form 1120-S Form 1065 Form 7004
APR 15
Individual
⚠ High Priority

Individual Income Tax Return

The most important tax deadline. File your federal income tax return or request an automatic 6-month extension using Form 4868.

Form 1040 Form 4868
APR 15
Estimated
⚠ High Priority

Q1 Estimated Tax Payment

First estimated tax payment for the current year (Jan 1 – Mar 31). Required if you expect to owe $1,000 or more in taxes.

Form 1040-ES
APR 15
Individual
⚠ High Priority

IRA Contribution Deadline

Last day to make a contribution to a Traditional or Roth IRA for the previous tax year and potentially deduct it on your return.

Form 5498

Q3 — June & July

JUN 16
Individual

Overseas Filers Extension

Automatic 2-month extension for U.S. citizens and resident aliens living and working outside the U.S. on the regular due date.

Form 1040 Form 2350
JUN 16
Estimated

Q2 Estimated Tax Payment

Second estimated tax payment for the current year covering the period April 1 – May 31.

Form 1040-ES
JUL 31
Business

Employer Retirement Plan Returns

Annual return/report for employee benefit plans with 100 or more participants. File electronically with the Department of Labor.

Form 5500

Q4 — September & October

SEP 15
Estimated

Q3 Estimated Tax Payment

Third estimated tax payment for the current year covering June 1 – August 31. Missing this can result in underpayment penalties.

Form 1040-ES
SEP 15
Extension

Extended S-Corp & Partnership Deadline

Extended deadline for S-Corporations and Partnerships that filed for a 6-month extension back in March.

Form 1120-S Form 1065
OCT 15
Extension

Extended Individual Return Deadline

Final extended deadline for individuals who filed Form 4868 in April. This is an absolute deadline — no further extensions.

Form 1040
OCT 15
Business

Extended C-Corp Return Deadline

Final extended deadline for C-Corporations (Form 1120) that obtained an automatic 6-month extension in April.

Form 1120
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Important Reminder

When a tax deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, it automatically moves to the next business day. These dates are based on the federal tax calendar. State deadlines may differ. Always verify with the IRS official website or consult one of our tax professionals for your specific situation.

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