What’s my filing deadline?

For most entities, the original filing due date for a tax return is the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of its tax year. If that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline is no later than the next business day.  Entities must submit elective pay filings on time. Entities cannot claim credits through Elective Pay on a late-filed return (one filed after the due date or extended due date, if an extension was granted). Entities that anticipate needing more time may request a 6-month filing extension by filling out Form 8868. As long as Form 8868 is correctly filed by the original filing due date, the extension request will be granted.

For more information, see our Direct Pay Timeline Worksheet and tutorial on deadlines and extensions for registration and filing.