Tax Calendar2027 Deadlines

Important Tax Deadlines

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January 2026

Estimated TaxThursday, January 15, 2026Passed

Q4 2025 Estimated Tax Payment Due

Fourth quarter estimated tax payment for tax year 2025.

Self-employedFreelancersHigh income earners

February 2026

Tax FormsMonday, February 2, 2026Passed

W-2 and 1099-NEC Forms Due

Employers must send W-2 forms to employees. 1099-NEC forms due to contractors.

All employeesContractors
Tax FormsMonday, February 16, 2026Passed

1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B Forms Due

Banks and brokerages must send interest, dividend, and brokerage statements.

InvestorsSavers

April 2027

Estimated TaxThursday, April 15, 2027

Q1 2027 Estimated Tax Payment Due

First quarter estimated tax payment for tax year 2027.

Self-employedFreelancers
FederalThursday, April 15, 2027

Tax Day - 2026 Returns Due

Deadline to file your 2026 federal income tax return or request an extension.

All taxpayers
FederalThursday, April 15, 2027

2026 IRA Contribution Deadline

Last day to make IRA contributions that count toward tax year 2026.

IRA account holders

June 2027

Estimated TaxTuesday, June 15, 2027

Q2 2027 Estimated Tax Payment Due

Second quarter estimated tax payment for tax year 2027.

Self-employedFreelancers

September 2027

Estimated TaxWednesday, September 15, 2027

Q3 2027 Estimated Tax Payment Due

Third quarter estimated tax payment for tax year 2027.

Self-employedFreelancers

October 2027

ExtensionFriday, October 15, 2027

Extended 2026 Returns Due

Final deadline for returns with approved extensions. No further extensions available.

Taxpayers with extensions
About Tax Deadlines

Tax deadlines are adjusted when they fall on weekends or federal holidays. If a deadline falls on a Saturday, it moves to the following Monday. If it falls on Sunday, it also moves to Monday.

Estimated tax payments are required if you expect to owe $1,000 or more when you file your return. This typically applies to self-employed individuals, freelancers, and those with significant investment income.

Extensions give you more time to file, but not more time to pay. Interest and penalties may apply to taxes owed after the original due date.