Tax Deadlines 2023, Tax Year 2022
Tax Deadlines
2022 Taxes
in 2023
For a comprehensive Tax Year 2022 due in 2023 deadline listing, visit the Tax Day deadline page. Throughout a tax year or season, click below and follow this guideline to plan and prepare your next tax return.
Don't overlook filing! You may have a refund waiting for you - see if you have to or should file taxes.
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We recommend adjusting your W-4 in the beginning of the year so it goes into effect for the entire year. The tax withholding form W-4 directly affects and determines if you will owe taxes or if you will be owed a tax refund. Find out how to get tax balanced and increase your paycheck weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
Tax Deadlines by Return Type and Tax Year
There are various tax deadlines related to income tax returns for both federal and state. Below, find these dates for the current tax year to keep in mind. 2022 Taxes are due in mid-April of 2023 and this is not expected to be extended; prepare your tax return on eFile.com before these dates to take advantage of fully online preparation and e-filing - don't handle any paper forms! See how the eFile Tax App works and Dare to Compare eFile.com to TurboTax® or H&R Block®.
2022
April 18, 2023 -
eFileIT now - do it all on eFile.com! e-File your federal return and
state return(s) for one low price. Why handle complicated forms when you can eFileIT?
2022
February, 2023 or later - estimate your
tax refund date using the DATEucator tool!
2022
April 18, 2023 -
eFileIT - after the
Tax Day deadline, you can no longer e-file a tax extension anywhere.
Pay your due tax as soon as possible as an extension does not give you more time to pay.
2022
As soon as possible - e-filing a tax amendment may be available via eFile.com for the 2022 Tax Return. If you used eFile.com for your tax return, you can complete an amendment onsite. Otherwise: complete, sign, download, and mail in Form 1040-X.
2022
Most on April 18, 2023 -
eFileIT now with your federal return. Already e-filed your IRS return?
Prepare a state-only return on eFile.com - download, sign, and mail in your state forms. e-File your federal and state returns together on eFile.com next year so you do not have to mail your state return; do it all for one low price!
2022
Varies by state. Some states grant automatic extension with federal extension while others have no extension deadline, but require tax payments if you owe taxes. Often, paying your due tax is treated as an extension if 90% of your tax balance is paid. Not sure what your tax liability is?
Prepare a 2022 Return on eFile.com to get this figure.
2022
As soon as possible; mail in forms only as they cannot be e-filed with most states. See the link to find how your state handles state tax amendments.
2021
April 18, 2022 was the due date for 2021 IRS Income Tax Returns. October 17, 2022 was the e-File deadline for 2021 Returns.
The last day to file a 2021 Return and claim a tax refund is April 18, 2025. After that day, your IRS tax refund will expire.
Access all 2021 tax forms and calculators.
2020
May 17, 2021 was the due date for 2020 IRS Income Tax Returns. October 17, 2021 was the e-File deadline for 2020 returns.
The last day to file a 2020 return and claim a tax refund is may 17, 2024. After that day, your IRS tax refund will expire.
Access all 2019 tax forms and calculators.
2019
July 17, 2020 was the due date for 2019 IRS Income Tax Returns. October 15, 2020 was the e-File deadline for 2019 returns.
The last day to file a 2019 return and claim a tax refund is July 17, 2023. After that day, your IRS tax refund will expire. Access all 2021 tax forms and calculators.
All Tax Years
See a list of
select state tax forms for respective state(s). You can
eFileIT for the current tax year state tax returns with your federal return. For back taxes, see the sections below.
All Tax Years
View a list of
previous year tax forms you can complete, sign, and download via eFile.com. They can no longer be e-filed!
Back Taxes (2021 and previous years)
No longer available - file your previous year return as soon as possible.
Back Taxes (2021 and previous years)
As soon as possible if you owe taxes. Mail in forms only. If you expect a tax refund, you must file three years after the original filing deadline otherwise your
tax refund will expire. If you owe taxes, there is no deadline, but penalties will be applied.
Estimate tax penalties.
Back Taxes (2021 and previous years)
As soon as possible if you owe taxes. Mail in forms only; e-file deadline expired. If you expect a tax refund, you have three years after the subject tax year to claim it; after that, it expires. If you owe taxes, complete and mail in the income tax return forms as soon as possible to avoid further late filing and/or payment penalties.
Estimate penalties.
Back Taxes (2021 and previous years)
File as soon as possible. Complete, sign, download, and mail in the forms only as the e-file option has expired for back taxes.
Visit your state page for details.
File your current year return online each year so you do not have to handle complicated tax forms and do all the work yourself. Let eFile.com work for you! Since tax returns can only be filed electronically for the current year as per IRS and state regulation, eFile.com is updated each season to allow individuals to prepare and e-file their present year returns. Keep track of the above dates and sign up for a free eFile.com account to get your federal and applicable state tax returns e-filed on time each year. Dare to Compare eFile.com to TurboTax® or H&R Block®! If you miss the e-file deadline - usually October 15 following a tax year - you will have to prepare back taxes.
What to Do if You Miss the April Tax Day Deadline
What happens when you do not file your taxes by April 15? Can you file late taxes online? What are the penalties for filing late? Can the IRS take your refund for filing late? Below, find the two separate scenarios to navigate to based on whether you owe taxes or if the IRS owes you a tax refund.
What happens if you miss the April 15 deadline and you are owed a refund?
If you are owed a tax refund and you do not file by April 15, you can still e-file your taxes until October 15 and face no penalty if you are in fact owed a refund. There is no penalty for filing late if you are owed a refund, but you must file within three years of the April deadline or your refund expires. The IRS cannot take your refund solely for filing late, but they can claim or garnish it if you owe taxes or other debts.
You also do not need to file a tax extension if you do not owe taxes.
What happens if you miss the April 15 deadline and you owe taxes?
If you miss the April deadline and owe taxes, the IRS will begin applying penalties to the amount you owe. You can still e-file your taxes until October 17, but penalties will build up and you will need to pay these. File a return or tax extension if you owe taxes to reduce or eliminate the late filing fee - the late payment penalty will still be applied if you do not pay the taxes you owe by the deadline.
Back Taxes: Previous Year Forms, Calculators, Payments, & Penalties
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