The short answer
Federal returns for 2026 are due Thursday, April 15, 2027. An extension moves the filing deadline to October 15, 2027, but any tax you owe is still due April 15.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Key dates for 2026 returns
- January 15, 2027: last 2026 estimated tax payment, for people who pay quarterly.
- April 15, 2027: 2026 returns and any tax owed are due. Also the deadline to request an extension and make your first 2027 estimated payment.
- October 15, 2027: filing deadline if you got an extension.
Live in a hurricane-affected county?
The IRS often postpones deadlines after a declared disaster. For Hurricane Isaias, it postponed many deadlines to February 8, 2027 for the covered Florida counties. Check the list on our storm resource page.
Florida has no state return
Florida has no personal state income tax, so most Floridians file only a federal return. See Does Florida have a state income tax?
Official source: IRS: When to file.
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