Even though taxes for most taxpayers are due by April 15, 2021, you can e-file (electronically file) your taxes earlier. The IRS likely will begin accepting electronic returns anywhere between Jan. 15 and Feb. 1, 2021, when taxpayers should have received their last paychecks of the 2020 fiscal year.

When filing your tax returns what form do you use?

Form 1040
Form 1040 is used by U.S. taxpayers to file an annual income tax return.

Who has to file a US tax return?

If your gross income (including wages, retirement benefits, investment income, and income from a business or self-employment) is above the threshold for your age and filing status, you must file a federal tax return. Here are the thresholds for 2020, based on the IRS draft of the 1040 instructions.

When is the earliest you can file your tax return?

You can request a six-month extension from the IRS if you’re not ready to prepare and file your tax return by April 15 by filing Form 4868 rather than your tax return. This would push your filing deadline back to Oct. 15, 2020. 6  Payment of any taxes you owe for the year are still due by the April deadline, however.

When do I need to file my foreign income tax return?

Additional information regarding foreign income taxes can be found here. Tax returns for Tax Year 2020 are due April 15, 2021. You can prepare and e-File your tax return if you work and/or live abroad. The IRS highly recommends e-filing because it’s easier, faster, and more secure than filing on paper.

When is the deadline to file your 2017 tax return?

2017 Tax Return IRS Refund deadline. 2017 Tax Forms, tools. The 2018 Return refund deadline is April 15, 2022; 2019 Return refund is April 15, 2023. If you have not filed your 2017 IRS Tax Return and expect a tax refund, you have until 04/15/2021 to submit the return on paper and to claim your refund.

When is the deadline to file federal taxes for 2018?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting and processing 2018 federal tax returns on January 28, 2019. The deadline to file federal taxes for most taxpayers was April 15, 2019, unless you filed for an extension.