Tax Filing Due Dates for 2025: Essential Deadlines

Tax time is upon us once again. As you collect  your receipts and forms from 2024, you may be wondering how much time you have to file. For the 2025 tax season, the primary filing deadline for individual federal income tax returns is April 15, 2025. However, depending on your circumstances, other dates may apply. 

To make sure you’re prepared and avoid penalties or interest charges, we’ve rounded up the key tax filing dates for 2025.

Overview of 2025 tax deadlines

With a new year comes a new set of tax deadlines. Stay on track with these key 2025 due dates for individuals and businesses.

Individual tax filing deadlines

The standard deadline to file an individual tax return is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. If you need more time to file your taxes, request an extension by April 15. This will give you until October 15 to file without penalties. However, the extension is only for filing your return—you still need to pay any taxes you owe by April 15 to avoid penalties and interest. 

Key 2025 tax filing dates for individual taxpayers

• Tax filing deadline: April 15, 2025
• Tax payment due date: April 15, 2025
• Tax extension due date: April 15, 2025
• Tax filing deadline for taxpayers abroad: June 16, 2025
• Tax filing deadline if you get an extension: October 15, 2025

Taxpayers affected by a federally declared disaster and certain military members may have more time to file various individual and business tax returns and pay taxes. Check the IRS disaster relief page for the most recent tax relief provisions for taxpayers affected by disaster situations. Here are some examples:

• Taxpayers living or operating a business in Israel, Gaza, or the West Bank have until September 20, 2025, to file and pay taxes for the 2023 and 2024 tax years. 
• Taxpayers impacted by the Southern California wildfires that started January 7, 2025, have until October 15, 2025, to file and pay 2024 taxes. 
• Taxpayers serving in the Armed Forces in a combat or contingency zone have at least 180 days after they leave the zone to file and pay taxes. 

Note that the tax deadline noted means your return must be e-filed or postmarked by the due date.

Estimated tax payment due dates

Unlike employees, whose taxes are automatically withheld from their paychecks and paid throughout the year by their employers, some taxpayers are responsible for calculating and paying their own taxes on a quarterly basis. You’re generally required to do so if you fall into one of the following categories:

• You’re in business for yourself—including sole proprietors, partners, and owners of S corporations—and expect to owe $1,000 or more in federal taxes during a tax year. 
• You have a C corporation and expect it to owe $500 or more when you file federal taxes.
• You receive income from interest, dividends, alimony, capital gains, prizes, or awards.
• You receive a salary or pension, and the taxes withheld from it aren’t enough to cover your tax bill. 

If you’re required to make estimated payments but submit them late, you may face penalties when you file your return. To ensure you don’t, here are the four estimated payment deadlines you’ll need to meet this year:

• 1st payment: April 15, 2025 (for income earned January 1–March 31)
• 2nd payment: June 16, 2025 (for income earned April 1–May 31)
• 3rd payment: September 15, 2025 (for income earned June 1–August 31)
• 4th payment: December 15, 2025*, or January 15, 2026* (for income earned September 1–December 31)

*The payment dates are the same for individuals and corporations, except for the fourth payment, which falls on December 15, 2025, for corporations and January 15, 2026, for individuals.

Business tax deadlines

Federal tax filing deadlines for businesses vary depending on the organization’s legal structure and type of tax year the organization uses. For businesses operating on a calendar year, the following filing deadlines apply:

• Partnerships and S corporations: March 17, 2025
• Sole proprietors and C corporations: April 15, 2025
• Extended partnership and S corporation returns: September 15, 2025
• Extended sole proprietors and C corporation returns: October 15, 2025

For businesses operating on a fiscal year, you can find your tax due date by applying the following rules:

• Partnerships and S corporations: 15th day of the third month following the end of your fiscal tax year. 
• Sole proprietors and C corporations: 15th day of the fourth month following the end of your fiscal tax year.

If a due date falls on a legal holiday or a weekend, it will be extended  to the next business day.

Other relevant tax dates to consider

While tax filing and payment deadlines are often major concerns—and for good reason—there are a few other key dates you may find helpful: 

• IRS began accepting returns: January 27, 2025
• Employers are required to provide W-2s and most 1099 forms to individuals: January 31, 2025
• Deadline to reclaim an exemption from withholding: February 18, 2025
• The last day to make IRA and HSA contributions for the 2024 tax year: April 15, 2025
• The last day to make certain SEP-IRA contributions for the 2025 tax year: October 15, 2025 for taxpayers who timely filed an extension

Staying aware of these key dates can help you file early, ensure you have the forms you need, and take advantage of tax-saving opportunities.

Tips for meeting 2025 tax deadlines

Managing your taxes can get hectic, especially when your situation is complicated. To stay organized and ensure you don’t miss key due dates, consider these strategies:

• Add deadlines to your calendar: Add relevant tax due dates to your calendar and set reminders warning you of approaching dates. For example, you could add reminders a month, a week, and a day in advance. 
• Organize your financial documents early: Gather income statements, expense records, and other necessary documents early to make sure you have everything and avoid a last-minute scramble.
• Make a plan: Decide how you’ll file and set aside dedicated time to complete your return before the deadline. Give yourself a buffer of time for any unexpected delays. 
• Consult a tax professional: If you have questions, seek expert guidance. TurboTax Live, for example, connects you with tax professionals via live chat or video for real-time advice and return reviews.

With a bit of planning and preparation, you’ll be able to get everything taken care of on time and with less stress.

Consequences of missing tax deadlines

If you miss a tax deadline and owe taxes, you can face failure-to-file penalties, failure-to-pay penalties, and interest charges. Additionally, the IRS can file a substitute tax return on your behalf, which may not give you credit for the deductions and exemptions to which you’re entitled. 

The failure-to-file penalty depends on the type of tax return you file:

• Individuals and C corporations: Penalty of 5% of the tax due for each month or partial month the return is late, up to 25%.
• S corporations and partnerships: Penalty for each month or partial month the return is late, up to 12 months. The penalty amount is based on a base penalty rate ($195 to $245) multiplied by the number of shareholders or partners in an organization.

The failure-to-pay penalty is 0.5% of unpaid tax reported on your tax return for each month or partial month it remains unpaid, up to 25%. However, if you’re charged a failure-to-file penalty and failure-to-pay penalty in the same month, the failure-to-file penalty will be reduced by the failure-to-pay penalty. Additionally, interest charges will be applied to taxes you owe from the date your tax return was originally due.

Note: There’s no penalty for filing after the April 15 deadline if a refund is due. However, certain statutory rights depend on filing a tax return or extension timely, so the deadlines are still important.

TurboTax helps you file on time and maximize your refund

Staying on top of tax deadlines is crucial, whether you owe taxes this year or not. Filing early when you’re expecting a refund allows you to receive it sooner. On the other hand, filing on time when you owe taxes helps you avoid additional costs and unwanted IRS letters.

If you’re ready to get started, TurboTax products are live for the 2024 tax year and make filing easy and stress-free. Our software asks you questions to identify all the deductions and credits you qualify for, simplifying the process. Additionally, tax experts are available if you have any questions or concerns.

FAQs about 2025 tax filing dates and deadlines

Here are some quick answers to frequently asked questions about 2025 tax filing dates and deadlines.

When is the deadline to file taxes?

Your deadline to file taxes in 2025 depends on the type of return you’re filing. For example, the deadline for individuals, sole proprietors, and C corporations is April 15, 2025. However, the deadline for S corporations and partnerships is March 17, 2025.

When can I file taxes in TurboTax?

Each year, TurboTax opens and begins accepting returns in early January, often before the IRS begins accepting returns. You can file early and TurboTax will securely hold your completed taxes and transmit them to the IRS and state governments when they open for e-filing.

What happens if you miss the tax deadline?

If you miss the tax filing deadline and owe taxes, you can face failure-to-file penalties, failure-to-pay penalties, and interest on the amount owed. If you don’t owe taxes, there are no penalties or interest charges for late filing. However, if you don’t file within three years of the original tax due date, you lose the ability to claim a refund.

What happens if you miss a tax deadline as a business?

If you miss a business tax deadline, you can face failure-to-file penalties, failure-to-pay penalties, and interest charges on the amount you owe. As with the individual tax returns, the IRS may also file a substitute return on your behalf, which may not account for all the credits and deductions you’d otherwise get.