Tax filing deadlines: When to file your taxes in 2024

## Key Tax Filing Deadlines for 2024 ### Individual Taxpayers - **April 15, 2024**: Standard deadline for filing federal income tax returns (Form 1040) and paying any taxes owed - **April 17, 2024**: Extended deadline for residents of Maine and Massachusetts due to Patriots' Day holiday - **October 15, 2024**: Deadline for those who filed an extension ### Business Tax Returns - **March 15, 2024**: Deadline for S corporations (Form 1120-S) and partnerships (Form 1065) - **April 15, 2024**: Deadline for C corporations ### Self-Employed Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments - **April 15, 2024**: First quarter payment - **June 17, 2024**: Second quarter payment - **September 16, 2024**: Third quarter payment - **January 15, 2025**: Fourth quarter payment ## Important Additional Dates * January 29, 2024: IRS begins accepting and processing 2023 tax returns * April 15, 2024: Deadline for: - Making 2023 IRA contributions - Filing Form 4868 for automatic extensions - [FBAR filing](https://www.fincen.gov/report-foreign-bank-and-financial-accounts) for foreign bank accounts ## Extension Options If you need more time to file, you can request an automatic six-month extension using [Form 4868](https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868). Extensions can be filed through: - Tax preparation software - IRS Free File - Your tax professional > Important: An extension to file is not an extension to pay. You must estimate and pay any taxes owed by April 15 to avoid penalties. ## Penalties for Missing Deadlines | Penalty Type | Rate | |--------------|------| | Failure to File | 5% of unpaid taxes per month (max 25%) | | Failure to Pay | 0.5% of unpaid taxes per month | | Interest | Federal short-term rate plus 3% | ## Tips for Staying Organized 1. **Gather Documents Early**: * W-2 forms * 1099 forms * Mortgage interest statements * Charitable donation receipts * Business income and expense records 2. **Use Available Resources**: - Tax software for streamlined filing - Professional tax advisors for complex situations - [IRS official website](https://www.irs.gov/) for detailed information 3. **Consider Electronic Filing**: - Faster processing - Quicker refunds - Immediate confirmation - Fewer errors ## Special Considerations ### State Tax Deadlines Most states align with federal deadlines, but check your state's tax agency for specific dates. Find state tax agencies on the [IRS website](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed). ### Natural Disaster Extensions The IRS may provide automatic extensions for taxpayers affected by natural disasters. Check the [IRS disaster relief page](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-relief-in-disaster-situations) for eligibility. ### Military Personnel Active duty military personnel in combat zones receive automatic extensions. Visit the [IRS military page](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/military) for specific guidelines.

Tax filing deadlines: When to file your taxes in 2024

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