What are the federal tax return due dates for 2024 tax returns, including all possible extensions?
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For 2024 tax returns (filed in 2025), the federal tax return due dates and possible extensions are as follows, with attention to both standard deadlines and special disaster relief extensions:
1. Standard Federal Due Dates for 2024 Returns
- Individual Income Tax Returns (Form 1040, 1040-SR):
- Due Date: April 15, 2025
- If you file for an extension (Form 4868): The extension gives you until October 15, 2025, to file your return. However, the extension to file is not an extension to pay; any tax owed must be paid by April 15, 2025, to avoid penalties and interest.
- Partnership Returns (Form 1065) and S Corporation Returns (Form 1120-S):
- Due Date: March 17, 2025 (March 15 falls on a Saturday, so the due date is the next business day)
- Extension (Form 7004): 6-month extension to September 15, 2025.
- C Corporation Returns (Form 1120):
- Due Date: April 15, 2025 (for calendar year corporations)
- Extension (Form 7004): 6-month extension to October 15, 2025. For corporations with a fiscal year ending June 30, the due date is September 15, 2025, with a 7-month extension to April 15, 2026.
- Trust and Estate Returns (Form 1041):
- Due Date: April 15, 2025
- Extension (Form 7004): 5½-month extension to September 30, 2025.
- Exempt Organization Returns (Form 990):
- Due Date: May 15, 2025
- Extension (Form 8868): 6-month extension to November 17, 2025 (since November 15 is a Saturday).
2. Disaster Relief Extensions
a. Juneau, Alaska (Flooding beginning August 5, 2024)
- Affected taxpayers have until May 1, 2025, to file returns and pay taxes originally due between August 5, 2024, and May 1, 2025.
- This includes 2024 individual and business returns normally due in March or April 2025, and 2024 quarterly estimated tax payments due September 16, 2024, and January 15, 2025, as well as 2025 estimated payments due April 15, 2025.
b. Florida and Georgia (Hurricane Milton)
- Affected taxpayers have until May 1, 2025, to file 2024 individual, partnership, and corporate returns, and to make payments originally due between October 7, 2024, and May 1, 2025.
- This includes 2024 Forms 1040, 1120, and 1065, and estimated tax payments due January 15 and April 15, 2025.
c. Ohio (Tornadoes beginning March 14, 2024)
- Affected taxpayers have until September 3, 2024, to file returns and pay taxes originally due between March 14, 2024, and September 3, 2024.
- This includes 2023 individual returns and payments (normally due April 15, 2024), 2024 estimated tax payments due April 15 and June 17, 2024, and partnership/S corporation returns due March 15, 2024.
3. Special Rules and Notes
- If the due date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the due date is the next business day.
- Extensions to file do not extend the time to pay. Tax owed must be paid by the original due date to avoid penalties and interest.
- Taxpayers in FEMA-declared disaster areas generally receive automatic extensions for both filing and payment; no action is required to receive this relief if the IRS address of record is in the disaster area.
4. Summary Table of Key 2024 Return Due Dates (Filed in 2025)
Note: For disaster relief, always check the IRS "Tax Relief in Disaster Situations" page for the most current list of affected areas and deadlines.
5. How to Request an Extension
- Individuals: File Form 4868 by the original due date (April 15, 2025) for an automatic 6-month extension to October 15, 2025.
- Businesses: File Form 7004 by the original due date for the applicable extension period.
6. Additional Considerations
- If you are outside the U.S. on the due date, you may qualify for an automatic 2-month extension to file and pay.
- Military members in combat zones may have additional time to file and pay.
In summary: For most taxpayers, the 2024 federal return is due April 15, 2025, with an extension to October 15, 2025, if requested. Disaster relief may provide a later deadline for both filing and payment, depending on your location and circumstances.
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