Taxes are due by April 15, 2026, which falls on a Wednesday. If you don't expect to file by then, you can request a six-month extension.

The IRS requires quarterly estimated tax payments on income that is not automatically subject to federal withholding.

Personal federal income taxes for the 2025 tax year (which you file in 2026) are due Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Estimated quarterly tax payments are due April 15, June 15, September 15, 2026, and January 15,

A January tax deadline is approaching fast, and missing it can trigger penalties, even if you expect a refund later this year.

Every filing season, the IRS rolls out practical guidance that could save taxpayers time, money, and stress, yet a surprising number of people still rush their returns and repeat the same avoidable mistakes.

Key Points ・The 2026 tax filing season may not open until mid-February, later than the usual late-January start. ・Federal tax law changes, combined with staffing reductions and the recent government shutdown,

The IRS has quietly handed most American workers a modest tax break starting this month, but fewer are likely aware of it. Inflation adjustments and changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have lifted 2026 tax brackets and the standard deduction,

The Internal Revenue Service has quietly locked in the numbers that will govern how much of your 2026 income is taxed, and the changes are big enough to shift real money back into some households. The core tax rates stay the same,