When is the tax filing deadline for 2025?

The federal tax filing deadline for 2024 tax returns (filed in 2025) is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. This is the deadline to either file your return or request an extension.

Key dates for the 2025 tax season:

• January 27, 2025: IRS begins accepting e-filed returns
• January 31, 2025: Employers must send W-2s; payers must send most 1099s
• February 18, 2025: Deadline for 1099-B (brokerage statements)
• April 15, 2025: Filing deadline for individual returns (Form 1040)
• April 15, 2025: Deadline for first quarterly estimated tax payment (2025 Q1)
• June 15, 2025: Deadline for U.S. citizens living abroad (automatic 2-month extension)
• October 15, 2025: Extended filing deadline if you filed Form 4868

Automatic extension: Filing Form 4868 gives you until October 15, 2025 to file. However, this is an extension to file, not an extension to pay. You must estimate and pay any tax owed by April 15 to avoid interest and the failure-to-pay penalty.

State deadlines: Most states follow the April 15 federal deadline, but some differ. For example, Virginia uses May 1 and Louisiana uses May 15. Check your state tax authority website for your specific deadline.