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Tax Due Dates
There are a number of tax deadlines to be aware of, including the federal deadline, the deadline for your particular state, and the deadline for late filing. Make a note of significant dates and other frequently asked questions by continuing to read.
Note that the data in this article is accurate for the tax year 2022 (Taxes filed in 2023). In the event of unforeseen events like natural disasters, these timeframes may be adjusted. Check out more information at IRS
Important tax dates in 2023
For the upcoming tax season, the IRS has established the following tax due dates:
- Beginning on January 23, 2023, the IRS will receive tax returns.
- Estimated payments for the fourth quarter of the tax year 2022 are due on January 17, 2023.
- W-2 forms must be mailed by employers by January 31, 2023.
- Tax Day, April 18, 2023, is when federal returns and payments are due. April 18 is also the last day to make 401(k) contributions and file an extension.
- The deadline for late submission is October 16, 2023
Deferred employer social security tax payments started in 2020. Half of the deferred amount of the employer share of social security tax was due by January 3, 2022, and the remaining half was due by January 3, 2023 if the employer delayed paying the employer part of social security tax or the railroad retirement tax equivalent in 2020. Any payments or deposits made prior to January 3, 2022 were deducted first from the payment due by that date, followed by the payment due by January 3, 2023. For further information, including how to pay the postponed amount, consult the instructions for your employment tax return. If you still have any queries then Contact Us.
February 2023
February 10
Employees – Who are tipsters. Report any tips you received in January that totaled $20 or more to your employer. Use Form 4070.
Employers – Taxes not on wages. For all nonpayroll items, fill out Form 945 to record income tax withheld for 2022. This deadline only applies if you deposited your annual taxes in whole and on time.
Employers – Taxes not on wages. For all nonpayroll items, fill out Form 945 to record income tax withheld for 2022. This deadline only applies if you deposited your annual taxes in whole and on time.
Certain Small Employers – To report Social Security, Medicare, and income tax that was withheld in 2022, fill out Form 944. Only if you deposited the tax for the entire year in full and on time will this tax due date applicable to you.
Farm Employers – To report Social Security, Medicare, and income tax that was withheld in 2022, fill out Form 943. This deadline applies to you only if you deposited your annual taxes in whole and on time.
Employers -The federal unemployment tax Put together Form 940 for 2022. This deadline applies to you only if you deposited your annual taxes in whole and on time.
February 15
Individuals – If you provided your employer with a Form W-4 last year and claimed an exemption from income tax withholding, you must submit a new Form W-4 by this date to maintain your exemption for an additional year.
Businesses – Provide beneficiaries of some payments made in 2022 annual information statements. The proper Form 1099 or other information return can be used. Only payments reported on Forms 1099-B, and 1099-S, substitute payments recorded in Box 8 of Form 1099-MISC, or gross proceeds paid to an attorney reported in Box 10 of Form 1099-MISC, are subject to this deadline.
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. Deposit the tax for payments due in January if the monthly deposit regulation is in effect.
Employers – Withholding that isn’t payroll. Deposit the tax for payments due in January if the monthly deposit regulation is in effect.
February 16
February 28
Health Coverage Reporting to IRSÂ – File paper Forms 1094-C, Transmittal of Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Information Returns, and 1095-C with the IRS if you are an Applicable Large Employer. File paper Forms 1094-B, Transmittal of Health Coverage Information Returns, and 1095-B with the IRS for all other providers of minimum essential coverage. The deadline for submitting any of these forms to the IRS electronically has been extended to March 31.
Businesses  – You must submit information returns (such as specific Forms 1099) for certain payments you received in 2022. However, the deadline for submitting Form 1099-NEC, which reports nonemployee compensation, is January 31. For various payment types, there are several formats. To summarise and deliver the forms for each sort of payment, use a different Form 1096. For details on which payments are covered, how much of a payment must be made before a return is necessary, what form to use, and filing deadline extensions, see the General Instructions for Certain Information Returns.
Your IRS filing deadline will be extended to March 31 if you submit Forms 1097, 1098, 1099 (apart from a Form 1099-NEC reporting nonemployee remuneration), 3921, 3922, or W-2G online. The receiver must receive these forms by January 31st each year.
Payers of Gambling Winnings – File Copy A of each Form W-2G you issued for 2022 along with Form 1096, Annual Summary, and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns. Your deadline to submit Forms W-2G to the IRS will be extended to March 31 if you do it electronically. Giving the recipient these forms by January 31 is still required.
Large Food and Beverage Establishment Employers – With workers who depend on tips. Employer’s Yearly Information Report of Tip Revenue and Allocated Tips, Form 8027, must be filed. If you have more than one establishment, use Form 8027-T, Transmittal of Employer’s Annual Information Report of Tip Revenue and Allocated Tips, to compile and transmit Forms 8027. Your deadline to submit Form 8027 to the IRS will be extended until March 31 if you do it electronically.
March 2023
March 1
March 2
Health Coverage Reporting to Employees – Provide Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage, to full-time employees if you are an Applicable Large Employer. Provide responsible individuals Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, for all additional minimum necessary coverage providers.
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March 10
Employees who work for tips. – If you received $20 or more in tips during February, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.
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March 15
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. Deposit the tax for payments made in February if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
Employers – Withholding that isn’t payroll. Deposit the tax for payments made in February if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
Partnerships – Submit a tax return for the calendar year 2022. (Form 1065). Provide a copy of your Schedule K-1 (Form 1065-B) or an alternative Schedule K-1 to each partner. File Form 7004 to obtain an automatic extension of six months to file the return. Finally, by September 15, file the return and provide a copy of each partner’s final or revised (if necessary) Schedule KÂ1 (Form 1065) to each partner.
S Corporations – Prepare Form 1120S, Income Tax Return for the Calendar Year 2022, and pay any taxes owed. Provide a copy of Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S), Shareholder’s Share of Income, Credits, Deductions, etc., or a replacement Schedule K-1 to each shareholder. Fill out Form 7004 and deposit the estimated amount of tax you owe to receive an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return. Then, by September 15, submit the return, settle any owed taxes, interest, and penalties, and deliver a copy of each shareholder’s Form K-1 to them.
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March 31
Electronic Filing of Forms – Send the IRS Forms 1097, 1098, 1099 (apart from Form 1099-NEC), 3921, 3922, and W-2G. Only if you file electronically, is this deadline applicable. The receiver must receive these forms by January 31st each year.
Electronic Filing of Form W-2G – Copy each Form W-2G (Certain Gambling Winnings) you issued for 2022 and save them all in one place. Only if you file electronically, is this deadline applicable. Giving the recipient these forms by January 31 is still required.
Electronic Filing of Forms 8027 – A copy of each Form 8027 you issued for 2022 should be filed. Only if you file electronically, is this deadline applicable.
Electronic Filing of Forms 1094-C and 1095-C and Forms 1094-B and 1095-B – The IRS accepts electronic submissions of forms 1094-C and 1095-C from Applicable Large Employers. File electronic Forms 1094-B and 1095-B with the IRS for all additional minimum essential coverage providers.
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April 2023
April 10
Employees – who are tipsters. Report any tips you received in March that totaled $20 or more to your employer. Use Form 4070.
April 10
Individuals – submit a 2022 income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) and settle any owed taxes. File Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, and pay the estimated tax liability to avoid penalties and interest if you desire an automatic extension of time to file the return of six months. Following that, submit Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR by October 16.
Household Employers – If you paid cash wages of $2,400 or more in 2022 to a household employee, file Schedule H (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) with your income tax return and report any employment taxes. Report any federal unemployment (FUTA) tax on Schedule H (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) if you paid total cash wages of $1,000 or more in any calendar quarter of 2021 or 2022 to household employees.
Employers – Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in March.
Employers – Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in March.
Individuals – Pay the first installment of your 2023 projected tax if you are not deducting enough tax from your paychecks to cover your 2023 income tax (or if you won’t pay enough tax during the year that way). Use the 1040-ES form.
Corporations – File Form 1120, Income Tax Return for the Calendar Year 2022, and pay any taxes owed. Fill out Form 7004 and deposit the estimated amount of taxes you owe if you desire an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return.
Corporations – Pay the first portion of the 2023 projected income tax. You can use the worksheet, Form 1120-W, to estimate your taxes for the year.
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May 2023
May 1
Employers – Federal unemployment insurance. If the tax is more than $500, deposit it by March.
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. For the first quarter of 2023, submit Form 941. Put any unpaid taxes in the bank. With a timely filed return, you can pay down your entire tax debt if it’s less than $2,500. You have until May 10 to file the return if you deposited the tax for the quarter in whole and on time.
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May 10
Employees – Who are tipsters? Report any tips you received in April that totaled $20 or more to your employer. Use Form 4070.
Employees – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax are withheld. For the first quarter of 2023, submit Form 941. This deadline only applies if you deposited your quarterly taxes in whole and on time.
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May 15
Employers – Nonpayroll withholding. Withholding that isn’t payroll. Deposit the tax for April payments if the monthly deposit rule applies.
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax are withheld. Deposit the tax for April payments if the monthly deposit rule applies.
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June 2023
June 12
Employees –Â Who are tipsters? Report any tips you received in May that totaled $20 or more to your employer. Use Form 4070.
Individuals – File Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR and pay any taxes, interest, and penalties owed if you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien who lives, works, or is serving in the armed forces outside of the United States and Puerto Rico. Fill out Form 4868 to request an additional 4 months to file your return if you need more time. Following that, submit Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR by October 16.
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June 15
Individuals – If you are not paying your income tax for the year through withholding, you must pay your 2023 anticipated tax (or will not pay in enough tax that way). Use the 1040-ES form. This is the due date for the second installment of the 2023 projected tax.
Corporations – Pay the second installment of your 2023 projected income tax. You can use the worksheet, Form 1120-W, to estimate your taxes for the year.
Employers – Nonpayroll withholding. Withholding that isn’t payroll. Deposit the tax for May payments if the monthly deposit requirement applies.
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. Deposit the tax for May payments if the monthly deposit requirement applies.
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July 2023
July 10
Employees – Who are tipsters? Report any tips you received in June that totaled $20 or more to your employer. Use Form 4070.
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July 17
Employees – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. Deposit the tax for payments due in June if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
Employees – Withholding that isn’t payroll. Deposit the tax for payments due in June if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
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July 31
Employers – Federal unemployment insurance. If the tax is more than $500, deposit it by June.
Employers – File Form 5500 or 5500-EZ for the calendar year 2022 if you maintain an employee benefit plan, such as a pension, profit-sharing, or stock incentive plan. If you want to utilize a fiscal year as your plan year, you must submit the paperwork by the seventh month’s last day.
Certain Small Employers – If your tax burden for 2023 is more than $2,500 but less than $2,500 for the second quarter, deposit any undeposited taxes.
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. For the second quarter of 2023, submit Form 941. Put any unpaid taxes in the bank. (With a timely filed return, you can settle your whole tax debt if it is less than $2,500.) You have until August 10 to file the return if you deposited the tax for the quarter in whole and on time.
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August 2023
August 10
Employees – Who are tipsters? Report any tips you received in July that totaled $20 or more to your employer. Use Form 4070.
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax are withheld. For the second quarter of 2023, submit Form 941. This deadline only applies if you dutifully, accurately, and promptly deposited the tax for the quarter.
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August 15
Employer – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. Deposit the tax for payments due in July if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
Employer – Withholding that isn’t payroll. Deposit the tax for payments due in July if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
September 11
August 15
Employees – Who are tipsters? Report any tips you received in August that totaled $20 or more to your employer. Use Form 4070.
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August 15
Individuals – If you are not paying your income tax for the year through withholding, you must pay your 2023 anticipated tax (or will not pay in enough tax that way). Use the 1040-ES form. This is the third projected tax payment due date for 2023.
Employers – Withholding that isn’t payroll. Deposit the tax for August payments if the rule of the monthly deposit is applicable.
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. Deposit the tax for August payments if the rule of the monthly deposit is applicable.
S Corporations – Prepare Form 1120S, Income Tax Return for the Calendar Year 2022, and pay any taxes owed. Only if you timely asked for an automatic 6-month extension does this due date apply. Provide a duplicate of Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S) or an alternative Schedule K-1 to each shareholder.
Partnerships – Submit your 2022 tax return (Form 1065). Only if you received a further 6-month extension, this due date applies. Provide a duplicate of Schedule K1 (Form 1065) or an alternative Schedule K1 to each partner.
Corporations – Pay the third portion of the 2023 projected income tax. There is a worksheet, Form 1120-W, that you can use to estimate your tax for the year.
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October 2023
October 10
Employees – Who are tipsters. Report any tips you received in September that totaled $20 or more to your employer. Use Form 4070.
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October 16
Individuals – Fill out Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR and submit it if you have an automatic 6-month extension to file your income tax return for 2022. You must also pay any owed taxes, interest, and penalties.
Employers – Withholding that isn’t payroll. Deposit the tax for payments due in September if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. Deposit the tax for payments due in September if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
Corporations – Submit a Form 1120 income tax return for the 2022 calendar year and pay any owed taxes, interest, and penalties. Only if you timely asked for an automatic 6-month extension does this due date apply.
October 31
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. For the third quarter of 2023, submit Form 941. Put any unpaid taxes in the bank. (With a timely filed return, you can settle your whole tax debt if it is less than $2,500.) You have until November 13 to file the return if you deposited your tax for the quarter in whole and on time.
Certain Small Employers – If your tax burden for 2023 is more than $2,500 but less than $2,500 for the third quarter, deposit any undeposited taxes.
Employers – IRS Unemployment Tax. If the tax is more than $500, deposit it by September.
November 2023
During November
Employers – Tax withheld from income. If an employee has had any personal or financial changes, encourage them to complete a new Form W-4 for 2024. By the middle of December, the IRS website will have the 2023 version of the Form W-4.
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November 13
Employees – Who are tipsters? Report any tips you received in October that totaled $20 or more to your employer. Use Form 4070.
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. For the third quarter of 2023, submit Form 941. This deadline only applies if you dutifully, accurately, and promptly deposited the tax for the quarter.
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November 15
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. Deposit the tax for payments due in October if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
Employers – Withholding that isn’t payroll. Deposit the tax for payments due in October if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
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December 2023
December 11
Employers – Who are tipsters. Report any tips you received in November that totaled $20 or more to your employer. Use Form 4070.
December 15
Corporations – Pay the fourth portion of the 2023 projected income tax. You can use the worksheet, Form 1120-W, to estimate your taxes for the year.
Employers – Medicare, Social Security, and income tax withheld. Deposit the tax for payments due in November if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
Employers – Withholding that isn’t payroll. Deposit the tax for payments due in November if the monthly deposit rule is applicable.
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