2024 Tax Filing Deadlines: Key Dates to Remember

## Important Tax Filing Deadlines for 2024 ### Individual Tax Deadlines 1. **January 15, 2024**: Fourth Quarter Estimated Tax Payment Due for 2023 2. **January 31, 2024**: Employers must provide W-2 forms and financial institutions must send 1099 forms 3. **April 15, 2024**: Individual Tax Returns (Form 1040) Due 4. **June 17, 2024**: Second Quarter Estimated Tax Payment Due 5. **October 15, 2024**: Extended Individual Tax Returns Due ### Business Tax Deadlines * **March 15, 2024**: S Corporation (Form 1120S) and Partnership (Form 1065) Returns Due * **April 15, 2024**: C Corporation Tax Returns (Form 1120) Due * **September 16, 2024**: Extended S Corporation and Partnership Returns Due ## Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments 1. Q1 Payment: April 15, 2024 2. Q2 Payment: June 17, 2024 3. Q3 Payment: September 16, 2024 4. Q4 Payment: January 15, 2025 ## Special Circumstances ### Disaster Areas Taxpayers in federally declared disaster areas may receive additional time to file. Check the [IRS disaster relief page](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-relief-in-disaster-situations) for updates. ### Military Personnel Active duty military personnel serving in a combat zone typically receive an automatic extension of 180 days after: * Leaving the combat zone, or * Ending hospital treatment related to combat zone service ## Extensions and Penalties While extensions give you more time to file your return, they do not extend the time to pay any taxes owed. To request an extension: - Individuals: Use [Form 4868](https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868) - Businesses: Use [Form 7004](https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-7004) Failing to file or pay on time can result in: * Failure to file: 5% of unpaid taxes per month * Failure to pay: 0.5% of unpaid taxes per month * Additional interest charges on unpaid taxes ## Tips for a Smooth Tax Season - **Organize Your Documents**: Gather all necessary documents, including W-2s, 1099s, and receipts for deductions - **Consider Electronic Filing**: The IRS offers [Free File](https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-free) options for eligible taxpayers with income of $73,000 or less - **Check State Deadlines**: State tax deadlines may differ from federal deadlines. Visit the [Federation of Tax Administrators](https://taxadmin.org/) website for state-specific information - **Consult Professionals**: If your tax situation is complex, consider consulting a tax professional - **Stay Informed**: Monitor the [IRS website](https://www.irs.gov/) for the latest tax news and updates > Remember: Even if you're filing an extension, estimate and pay any taxes due by April 15 to avoid penalties and interest.

2024 Tax Filing Deadlines: Key Dates to Remember

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