U.S. Tax Filing Deadlines — 2026

Filing Type Deadline Notes
Individual Income Tax Return (Form 1040) April 15, 2026 Standard deadline (Wednesday).
Extension for Individuals (Form 4868) April 15, 2026 Extension gives you until October 15, 2026, but taxes owed are still due April 15.
Estimated Tax Payments (Individuals) Apr 15, Jun 15, Sep 15, 2026; Jan 15, 2027 Quarterly payments for self-employed or those without full withholding.
Partnership Returns (Form 1065) March 16, 2026 March 15 is a Sunday, so the deadline moves to Monday, March 16.
S Corporation Returns (Form 1120-S) March 16, 2026 Same weekend adjustment as partnerships.
C Corporation Returns (Form 1120) April 15, 2026 Calendar-year corporations; fiscal-year corps = 15th day of the 4th month after year-end.
Extension for Corporations (Form 7004) Same as original due date Extends 6 months (e.g., to Oct 15 for C corps).
Nonprofit Returns (Form 990) May 15, 2026 Applies to calendar-year organizations.
W-2 Forms to Employees January 31, 2026 Also deadline for filing with the SSA.
1099 Forms to Contractors January 31, 2026 Applies to 1099-NEC; other 1099s may differ slightly.
Quarterly Payroll Tax Returns (Form 941) Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, 2026; Jan 31, 2027 For businesses with employees.
FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) April 15, 2026 (auto extension to Oct 15) Required for foreign accounts >$10,000 aggregate.
State Tax Deadlines Varies by state Most follow federal dates, but confirm with your state tax agency.
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