2026 Individual Federal Tax Due Dates
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- Jan 16
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January 15, 2026
Deadline to pay 4th quarter 2025 estimated taxes.
January 26, 2026
IRS begins accepting 2025 federal income tax returns.
April 1, 2026
Deadline to take your first Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if you turned 73 in 2025.
Failure to take the RMD may result in a 25% excise tax on the undistributed amount.
April 15, 2026
Federal income tax filing deadline.
Deadline to request a 6-month filing extension (Form 4868).
Deadline to make 2025 IRA and HSA contributions.
1st quarter 2026 estimated tax payment due.
June 15, 2026
Filing deadline for U.S. citizens and permanent residents living abroad.
Deadline to request an additional 4-month extension (Form 4868).
2nd quarter 2026 estimated tax payment due.
September 15, 2026
3rd quarter 2026 estimated tax payment due.
October 15, 2026
Extended filing deadline for 2025 individual income tax returns.
December 31, 2026
RMD deadline for individuals who turned 73 before 2026 (those turning 73 in 2026 have until April 1, 2027).
Last day to make charitable contributions deductible on your 2026 tax return.
Final day to contribute to employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)); 2026 maximum contribution: $24,500.
January 15, 2027
Deadline to pay 4th quarter 2026 estimated taxes.
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