Tax Calendar 2024: Important IRS Tax Deadlines

Tax Calendar for 2024

• January (Forms 1040-ES, W-3, 1099-NEC, 940, 941, 943, 944, 945);
• February (Forms 940, 941,943, 944, 945, W-4, 1096, 1098, 1099s, W-2G, 8038s);
• March (1040, 1042-S, 1065, 1120-S, 8804, 8805, 7004);
• April (W-2G, 1099s, 1040s, 1040-SR, 1041, 1042-S, 1040-ES, 1120, 4868,7004, 941, 990-T, 990-W);
• May (941, 990s, 8038s);
• June (1040s, 1040-SR,1040-NR, 1040-ES, 4868, 990-W);
• July (5500s, 941);
• August (941, 8038s);
• September (1040-ES, 1065, 1120S, 990-W);
• October (1040, 1040-NR, 1120, 941);
• November (941, 990s, 8038s);
• December (1040-NR, 990-W).

If you were wondering, "What are the taxes due dates this year?" you found the right article. Missing a deadline might be a diligent taxpayer’s worst nightmare, but it’s a scenario that’s far from unrealistic, given how confusing the tax calendar might get. Luckily, you can read this guiding article to learn the IRS deadline 2024 rules for the taxes that apply to you and avoid confusion.

This section contains a list of the US tax filing deadline dates, with personal and corporate tax categories to be reported by each respective date.

January 2, 2024

• File Form 730 to report and pay taxes on wages received in November 2023.
• Pay taxes for a vehicle you started using in November 2023 (Form 2290).

January 16, 2024

• Pay the last installment of estimated tax for 2023 (Form 1040-ES) — applies to all individuals except those who file Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR as their 2023 return and are to pay by January 31, 2023

January 31, 2024

• Individuals who must make estimated tax payments but didn’t pay the last part of the estimated 2023 tax can file a tax return (Form 1040 / Form 1040-SR).
• Send annual information statements to their recipients (Forms 1099, 1098, and W-2G) — for businesses.
• File non-employee compensation paid in 2023 (Form 1099-NEC) — for businesses.
• Mail W-2 forms out to employees — for employers.
• File Form W-3 with all the Copies A of Form W-2 that were issued for 2023 — for employers.
• Report and pay the excise taxes using Form 720.
• Pay taxes on wages received (Form 730) and vehicle first used (Form 2290) in December 2023.
• File Forms 940, 941, 943, 944, and 945 — for employers who didn't deposit all taxes before the deadline.

February 12, 2024

• File your Form 941 for the 4th quarter of 2023 — for employers.
• File Forms 940, 942, 943, 944, and 945 for employers who deposited payments on time.

February 15, 2024

• Individuals who claimed exemption from income tax withholding in 2023 should file Form W-4.
• Send Forms 1099-B, 1099-S, and 1099-MISC to the recipients — for businesses.
• File Forms 8038, 8038-G, and 8038-GC to the IRS — for bonds.

February 28, 2024

• 1099-MISC and other information returns (1099s, 1098, W-2G) are due to be filed to the IRS — for businesses.
• Use Form 1096 to summarize the forms for each payment type — for businesses.
• File forms 1094-C and 1095-C in a paper — for large employers.
• Send paper copies of 1094-B and 1095-B — for all other employers.
• Pay taxes for vehicles used for the first time in January (Form 2290).

February 29, 2024

• File Form 8027 to the IRS — for large food or average establishments.
• File and pay taxes for wages received in January (Form 730).

March 1, 2024

• Farmers and fishermen should file their 2023 income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) and pay all tax due.
• ALE (Applicable Large Employers) should send their employees Form 1095-C; other employers should send Form 1095-B.

March 15, 2024

• File 2023 calendar year return Form 1065 for partnerships and Form 1120-S for S corporations.
• Or file Form 7004 for a six-month tax date extension.
• S corporation applications (Form 2553) for 2024.
• Send each partner a copy of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) and Schedule K-3.
• Partnerships should also file forms 8804 and 8805.
• Submit Forms 1042 and 1042-S - for foreign individuals with income in the U.S.

April 1, 2024

• E-filing deadline for forms: 1099, 1097, 1098, 3921, 3922, W-2G, 1094-C, 1095-C, 1094-B, 1095-B, and 8027 — for businesses. This date applies to these forms only if you file them electronically.
• File Form 730 to report and pay taxes on wages received in February 2024.
• Pay taxes for a vehicle you started using in February 2024 (Form 2290).

April 15, 2024

• File your tax return (2023 Form 1040, Form 1040-SR for 2023, Form 1040-NR) — for individuals, or file Form 4868 for a 6-month extension.
• Use Schedule C of Form 1040 2023 to report your business income or loss in case you work as a sole proprietor.
• Household employment taxes (Schedule H of Form 1040) — for household employers paying at least 2,200 USD to a household employee.
• The 2023 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120, Form 1120-F, Form 1120-POL) — for corporations.
• Use Form 1040-ES to pay your first installment of the estimated 2024 tax.
• There's also a deadline to file Forms 1041, 1042-S, 990-W, and 990-T.

April 30, 2024

• File Form 941 for the 1st quarter of 2024 — for employers.
• File Form 720 for the 1st quarter of 2024 to report liability.
• Submit Forms 730 and 2290 for March 2024.

May 10, 2024

• Submit Form 941 for the 1st quarter — for employers who deposited all payments on time.

May 15, 2024

• File Forms 8038, 8038-B, 8038-G, 8038-TC, 8886-T — for bonds.
• File Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-BL, 990-T, 4720, or 8868 — for employers.

May 31, 2024

• Submit Forms 730 and 2290 for April 2024.

June 17, 2024

• Tax return deadline (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) for U.S. citizens and residents who live and work outside the United States. A tax deadline extension can be granted to those in combat areas.
• File Form 4868 for a 4-month extension otherwise.
• Use Form 1040-ES to pay the second installment of 2024 estimated tax.

July 10, 2024

• Report your income from tips generated in June 2024 (Form 4070) — applicable to individuals who received 20+ USD as tips in June 2023.

July 31, 2024

• File Form 941 for the 2nd quarter of 2024 — for employers.
• File Form 5500 or 5500-EZ for calendar year 2023 — for employers who preserve an employee benefit plan, such as a pension, stock bonus plan, or profit-sharing.

August 12, 2024

• File Form 941 for the 2nd quarter of 2024 — for employers who deposited all payments on time.

August 15, 2024

• File Form 8038, 8038-B, 8038-G, 8038-TC — for bonds.

September 3, 2024

• File Forms 730 and 2290 for July 2024.

September 16, 2024

• Third payment of your estimated tax for 2024 (Form 1040-ES), unless withholding is used for payment.
• File 2023 calendar year return (Form 1065 for partnerships or Form 1120-S for S corporations) if you requested a 6-month extension.
• Estimated income tax for 2024 (Form 1120-W) — for corporations.
• Send forms 8813, 8805, and 8804 — for partnerships.

September 30, 2024

• File Forms 730 and 2290 for August 2024.

October 15, 2024

• File income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) — applies to individuals with an automatic 6-month extension.
• Corporate income tax return for 2023 (Form 1120) — applies to corporations with an automatic 6-month extension.

October 31, 2024

• File Form 941 for the 3rd quarter of 2024 — for employers.

November 12, 2024

• File Form 941 for the 3rd quarter of 2024 — for employers who deposited all payments on time.

November 15, 2024

• File extended Forms Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-N, 990-BL, or 990-T — for employers.
• File Form 8038, 8038-B, 8038-G, 8038-TC — for bonds started in July, August, and September 2024

December 2, 2024

• File Forms 730 and 2290 for October 2024.

December 16, 2024

• Pay estimated income tax for 2024
• Encourage your employees to fill out a new Form W-4 or Form W-4(SP) for 2024 if they had any financial or personal changes during the year — for employers.

What Happens if I File After the Deadline?

Reporting your taxes after the respective US tax deadline is still better than not reporting them at all. The IRS emphasizes that the first step to take whenever you realize you’ve missed a deadline is to obtain the necessary files and proceed to submit your tax statements.

No penalty applies if you don’t owe any taxes. If there is an amount due, though, a penalty calculated as a set percentage is applied to it both for late filing and late payment.

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