When to File Your 2024 Taxes: Key Dates and Deadlines

## Important Tax Dates for 2024 ### January 2024 - **January 16**: Fourth quarter 2023 estimated tax payment due - **January 29**: First day the [IRS begins accepting returns](https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-freenewsroom/irs-sets-january-23-as-official-start-to-2023-tax-filing-season-more-help-available-for-taxpayers-this-year) for the 2023 tax year - **January 31**: Employers must send out W-2 forms; businesses must issue 1099 forms ### February 2024 - **February 15**: Deadline to file new W-4 form to continue withholding exemption from previous year ### April 2024 - **April 15**: Standard filing deadline for 2023 tax returns and payments - **April 15**: First quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due - **April 15**: Last day to contribute to IRAs and HSAs for 2023 ### June 2024 - **June 17**: Second quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due ### September 2024 - **September 16**: Third quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due ### October 2024 - **October 15**: Final deadline for extended tax returns ## Special Circumstances ### Natural Disaster Areas Taxpayers in federally declared disaster areas may receive additional time to file. Check the [FEMA website](https://www.fema.gov/disaster) for updates on disaster declarations. ### Military Personnel Active duty military personnel serving in a combat zone typically receive automatic extensions: - 180 days after leaving the combat zone - Additional time for qualifying hospitalization ### State Tax Deadlines While most states align with federal deadlines, some have different dates: | State | Filing Deadline | |-------|----------------| | Virginia | May 1, 2024 | | Louisiana | May 15, 2024 | | Delaware | April 30, 2024 | ## Filing Tips and Resources ### Gather Your Documents Early Start collecting all necessary documentation: - W-2 forms - 1099 forms - Mortgage interest statements - Property tax records - Charitable donation receipts - Business expense records - Healthcare coverage documentation ### Electronic Filing Options The IRS encourages electronic filing through: - *IRS Free File* for those with income below $73,000 - Commercial tax preparation software - Professional tax preparers - [IRS Direct File](https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-freenewsroom/irs-sets-january-23-as-official-start-to-2023-tax-filing-season-more-help-available-for-taxpayers-this-year) (pilot program for 2024) > An extension of time to file is NOT an extension of time to pay. If you expect to owe taxes, you must pay by April 15 to avoid potential penalties. ### Benefits of Filing Early - Receive your refund faster - Reduce the risk of tax identity theft - Have more time to address any issues - Avoid the last-minute rush ### Additional Resources - Use [Free File](https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-freenewsroom/irs-sets-january-23-as-official-start-to-2023-tax-filing-season-more-help-available-for-taxpayers-this-yearfiling/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-free) if you qualify - Consider direct deposit for faster refunds - Visit the [IRS website](https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-freenewsroom/irs-sets-january-23-as-official-start-to-2023-tax-filing-season-more-help-available-for-taxpayers-this-year) for tax preparer directory and updates - Check your [filing status](https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-freenewsroom/irs-sets-january-23-as-official-start-to-2023-tax-filing-season-more-help-available-for-taxpayers-this-yearpublications/p501) and [IRS criteria for dependents](https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-freenewsroom/irs-sets-january-23-as-official-start-to-2023-tax-filing-season-more-help-available-for-taxpayers-this-yearpublications/p501#en_US_2022_publink1000178907) - Review available tax credits like [EITC](https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-freenewsroom/irs-sets-january-23-as-official-start-to-2023-tax-filing-season-more-help-available-for-taxpayers-this-yearcredits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit-eitc) and [Child Tax Credit](https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-freenewsroom/irs-sets-january-23-as-official-start-to-2023-tax-filing-season-more-help-available-for-taxpayers-this-yearcredits-deductions/individuals/child-tax-credit)

When to File Your 2024 Taxes: Key Dates and Deadlines

Related articles