Tax Deadlines 2026 | 2026 Tax Filing Deadlines: Federal + All State Personal Return Due Dates (Tax Year 2025)
Updated for the 2026 filing season • Covers tax year 2025 returns filed in 2026
- IRS starts accepting returns: January 26, 2026
- Federal (Form 1040) deadline: April 15, 2026
- State deadlines: Many match April 15, but some differ (see table below).
Tip: If you owe taxes, filing an extension usually gives more time to file — not more time to pay.
1) Federal tax deadlines (IRS)
IRS filing season opens
January 26, 2026
The IRS announced this as the first day it will accept and process 2025 individual returns in 2026.
Federal return due date (most taxpayers)
April 15, 2026
Standard deadline for Form 1040 filing. It may shift for weekends/holidays or disaster relief.
Extension (common deadline)
October 15, 2026
If you request an extension on time, you usually get extra months to file.
| Deadline Date | Tax Event / Form | Who Needs to Pay/File? |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | 4th Quarter 2025 Estimated Tax | Freelancers & Small Biz Owners |
| January 31, 2026 | W-2 & 1099-NEC Mailing | Employers & Business Owners |
| April 15, 2026 | Individual Income Tax Filing | All Individual Taxpayers |
| June 15, 2026 | 2nd Quarter Estimated Tax | Small Businesses & Self-Employed |
Note: If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it is typically moved to the next business day. Always verify with the official IRS website.
Always verify your situation if you’re affected by IRS disaster relief or special rules.
2) State-by-state personal income tax return deadlines (2026)
Below is a complete list of state due dates for personal income tax returns (and notes for states with no income tax).
| State | 2026 filing due date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | April 15, 2026 | |
| Alaska | No state income tax | |
| Arizona | April 15, 2026 | |
| Arkansas | April 15, 2026 | |
| California | April 15, 2026 | |
| Colorado | April 15, 2026 | |
| Connecticut | April 15, 2026 | |
| Delaware | April 30, 2026 | Delaware uses April 30 (not April 15). |
| District of Columbia | April 15, 2026 | |
| Florida | No state income tax | |
| Georgia | April 15, 2026 | |
| Hawaii | April 21, 2026 | Check Hawaii Department of Taxation for the official due date notice. |
| Idaho | April 15, 2026 | |
| Illinois | April 15, 2026 | |
| Indiana | April 15, 2026 | |
| Iowa | April 30, 2026 | Check Iowa Department of Revenue for the official due date notice. |
| Kansas | April 15, 2026 | |
| Kentucky | April 15, 2026 | |
| Louisiana | May 15, 2026 | Check Louisiana Department of Revenue for the official due date notice. |
| Maine | April 15, 2026 | |
| Maryland | April 15, 2026 | |
| Massachusetts | April 15, 2026 | |
| Michigan | April 15, 2026 | |
| Minnesota | April 15, 2026 | |
| Mississippi | April 15, 2026 | |
| Missouri | April 15, 2026 | |
| Montana | April 15, 2026 | |
| Nebraska | April 15, 2026 | |
| Nevada | No state income tax | |
| New Hampshire | No wage income tax | See New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration. |
| New Jersey | April 15, 2026 | |
| New Mexico | April 30, 2026 | Check New Mexico Taxation and Revenue for the official due date notice. |
| New York | April 15, 2026 | |
| North Carolina | April 15, 2026 | |
| North Dakota | April 15, 2026 | |
| Ohio | April 15, 2026 | |
| Oklahoma | April 20, 2026 | Check Oklahoma Tax Commission for the official due date notice. |
| Oregon | April 15, 2026 | |
| Pennsylvania | April 15, 2026 | |
| Rhode Island | April 15, 2026 | |
| South Carolina | May 1, 2026 | Check South Carolina Department of Revenue for the official due date notice. |
| South Dakota | No state income tax | |
| Tennessee | No state income tax | |
| Texas | No state income tax | |
| Utah | April 15, 2026 | |
| Vermont | April 15, 2026 | |
| Virginia | May 1, 2026 | Check Virginia Department of Taxation for the official due date notice. |
| Washington | No state income tax | |
| West Virginia | April 15, 2026 | |
| Wisconsin | April 15, 2026 | |
| Wyoming | No state income tax |
For official state deadlines, use the U.S. government’s state tax resource page (which links to each state’s official tax agency), and confirm details on your state’s official tax authority website.
3) States with no state income tax
If you live in one of these states, you typically do not file a state personal income tax return:
- AK, FL, NV, SD, TN, TX, WA, WY (no state income tax)
- NH is often treated as “no income tax” for wages (special rules may apply to certain investment income).
4) FAQs (great for SEO)
Do state deadlines always match the IRS deadline?
No. Many states match April 15, but several states use different statutory due dates.
If I file an extension, do I get more time to pay?
Usually no — extensions commonly give more time to file, but taxes owed are generally still due by the original deadline.
What if the IRS offers disaster relief for my area?
Your deadline may be automatically extended if you’re in a federally declared disaster area. Always verify IRS/state announcements if you were affected.
5) Free tools on EasyIRSCalculator.com
Official Links (Federal + State)
Here are the official government sources used to verify federal deadlines and to confirm state tax agency information.
Federal (IRS) — Official Sources
- IRS Tax Season (official IRS newsroom / updates): https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-season
- IRS “When to file” (general filing rules and due date guidance): https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/when-to-file
- IRS Publication 509 (Tax Calendars — due date references): https://www.irs.gov/publications/p509
- IRS Tax Calendar (official calendar tool): https://www.irs.gov/tax-calendar
- IRS State government websites (official IRS directory to state websites): https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/state-government-websites
State Tax Agencies — Official Sources
- USA.gov — State tax help (links to official state tax agencies): https://www.usa.gov/state-taxes
- (Example official state confirmation for a non-standard deadline) Delaware Division of Revenue — official announcement: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/01/08/delawares-tax-season-starts-january-26-2026/
Reminder: State deadlines can change due to weekends/holidays or disaster relief. Always confirm your state’s deadline on the official state tax agency site.