2025 Tax Deadlines & Important Dates
All key IRS deadlines for the 2025 tax year, including filing dates, estimated tax payment due dates, retirement contribution deadlines, and extension deadlines.
Q4 2024 Estimated Tax Payment Due
Fourth quarter estimated tax payment for the 2024 tax year is due.
W-2 and 1099 Forms Due to Employees/Contractors
Employers must send W-2 forms and businesses must send 1099-NEC forms by this date.
2024 Tax Return Filing Deadline
Deadline to file your 2024 federal income tax return or request an extension. Also the deadline for IRA contributions for the 2024 tax year.
Q1 2025 Estimated Tax Payment Due
First quarter estimated tax payment for the 2025 tax year is due.
2024 IRA Contribution Deadline
Last day to make IRA contributions that count toward the 2024 tax year.
Q2 2025 Estimated Tax Payment Due
Second quarter estimated tax payment for the 2025 tax year is due.
Tax Return Deadline for US Citizens Abroad
Extended filing deadline for US citizens and resident aliens living outside the US.
Q3 2025 Estimated Tax Payment Due
Third quarter estimated tax payment for the 2025 tax year is due.
Extended Tax Return Filing Deadline
Deadline for filing your 2024 federal tax return if you requested an extension by April 15.
401(k) Contribution Deadline
Last day to make 401(k) employee contributions for the 2025 tax year. The 2025 limit is $23,500 ($31,000 if age 50+).
Q4 2025 Estimated Tax Payment Due
Fourth quarter estimated tax payment for the 2025 tax year is due.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the tax filing deadline for 2024 returns?
The deadline to file your 2024 federal income tax return is April 15, 2025. You can request an automatic six-month extension, which moves the filing deadline to October 15, 2025. However, any taxes owed are still due by April 15.
When are estimated tax payments due in 2025?
Estimated tax payments for the 2025 tax year are due quarterly: Q1 on April 15, 2025, Q2 on June 16, 2025, Q3 on September 15, 2025, and Q4 on January 15, 2026.
What is the deadline for IRA contributions?
The deadline for IRA contributions for the 2024 tax year is April 15, 2025. This applies to both Traditional and Roth IRA contributions.