Key 2025 Tax Deadlines and Updates Announced

The IRS confirms April 15 as the 2025 tax filing deadline, with extensions available and new reporting requirements for payment app users.

The IRS has set April 15, 2025, as the deadline for filing 2024 income tax returns or requesting an extension, with the extension deadline falling on October 15, 2025.
Taxpayers affected by natural disasters, such as those in regions impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, have until May 1, 2025, to file their returns.
The IRS has not yet announced when it will begin accepting 2024 tax returns, though recent years suggest it could be late January.
New for 2025, individuals earning over $5,000 through payment apps like Venmo or Zelle will receive a 1099-K form, potentially including casual sellers.
Quarterly estimated tax payment deadlines for 2025 are April 15, June 16, September 15, and January 15, 2026, for nonwage income earners.