When are the deadlines for filing and paying taxes and/or estimates?
An extension gives you additional time to file your tax return, but it does not extend the time you have to pay any taxes owed. If you anticipate having a balance due, we recommend making quarterly estimated tax payments to help avoid potential penalties.
If we prepared your taxes and determined that you may need to make estimated payments toward the next year’s taxes, we would have included those payment recommendations in your tax summary packet.
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Filing Deadlines for Taxes:
| Tax Return Type | Original Due Date | Extended Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Returns | April 15 | October 15 |
| C-Corporation Returns | April 15 | October 15 |
| S-Corporation Returns | March 15 | September 15 |
| Partnership Returns | March 15 | September 15 |
| Nonprofit Returns | May 15 | November 15 |
| Estate and Trusts | Varies | Varies |
Estimated Tax for Individuals:
Estimated tax payments are optional and are designed to help you prepare for a potential tax balance due the following year. Making estimated payments can help you avoid having to pay a large sum all at once and may help you avoid underpayment penalties.
For estimated tax purposes, the year is divided into four payment periods. Each period has a specific payment due date. If you don’t pay enough tax by the due date of each payment period, you may be charged a penalty even if you’re due a refund when you file your income tax return at the end of the year.
| Payment Period | Due Date |
|---|---|
| January 1 – March 31 | April 15 |
| April 1 – May 31 | June 15 |
| June 1 – August 31 | September 15 |
| September 1 – December 31 | January 15* of the following year |
*See the January payment section in Chapter 2 of IRS Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax, for additional information.
Special Rules
| Taxpayer Type | Additional Information |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year Taxpayers | If your tax year does not begin on January 1, see the special rules for fiscal year taxpayers in Chapter 2 of IRS Publication 505. |
| Taxpayers with Income from Farming or Fishing | See the Farming and Fishing section in Chapter 2 of IRS Publication 505 for special rules. |
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