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Federal Tax Filing Deadline for 2025
For individual income tax returns under sections 6012, 6013, or 6017 (relating to income tax under subtitle A), returns made on the basis of the calendar year must be filed on or before the 15th day of April following the close of the calendar year. IRC § 6072(a) Therefore, the standard federal tax filing deadline for 2025 for calendar year taxpayers is April 15, 2025.
The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed ahead of the Tuesday, April 15 federal deadline. IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-18 This confirms that April 15, 2025, falls on a Tuesday.
Extensions and Special Circumstances
If you need more time to file your tax return, you have options:
As the IRS reminds taxpayers, those who need more time to file should request an extension by the April 15 deadline. Taxpayers that request an extension by the April 15 tax filing due date will have until October 15 to file without penalties. IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-48
It’s important to note that an extension gives extra time to file, but it does not give taxpayers extra time to pay if they owe. Taxpayers are obligated to pay taxes due on April 15, 2025, to avoid penalties and interest. IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-48
Special Deadlines for Certain Taxpayers
U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad
The IRS provides that taxpayers living and working abroad have until Monday, June 16, 2025, to file their 2024 federal income tax return and pay any tax due. This deadline applies to both U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad, including those with dual citizenship. In general, on the regular due date of their return, a U.S. person residing overseas or in the military on duty outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico is allowed a two-month extension to file without needing to ask for it. For calendar year filers, the regular due date is April 15, 2025, and the automatic extended due date is June 16, 2025, pushed back from the usual June 15 because that date falls on a Sunday in 2025. IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-39
Even with this tax-filing extension, interest will apply to any 2024 tax payments received after April 15. This means that unpaid tax-year 2024 tax balances will begin accruing interest, currently at the rate of 7% per year, compounded daily, after April 15, 2025. IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-39
Disaster Area Relief
The IRS has provided tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in parts of seven states. The tax relief postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred beginning on specific dates in September 2024 for affected states. In all of these states, the relief period ends on May 1, 2025. As a result, affected individuals and businesses will have until May 1, 2025, to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during this period. This means, for example, that the May 1, 2025, deadline will now apply to any individual or business that has a 2024 return normally due during March or April 2025. IRS Newsroom – IR-2024-253 – IRS provides relief for Helene; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025; part or all of 7 states qualify
Like other taxpayers, these disaster-area taxpayers who need more time to file, beyond May 1, can get it by requesting an extension to October 15, 2025. But because this extension request only gives them more time to file, any tax payments are still due by May 1. IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-27
In addition, California wildfire victims have until October 15, 2025, to file and pay. Likewise, taxpayers throughout Kentucky have until November 3, 2025, to file and pay. No extension beyond these dates is available. IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-27
How to Request an Extension
Taxpayers have several easy ways to request an extension. They can request an extension using IRS Free File on IRS.gov. All individual filers can use the program to request an extension, regardless of income and at no cost to them. Taxpayers must estimate their tax liability and file by the deadline to receive the extension. IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-48
Another option is to pay online and click on extension. Taxpayers simply pay what they owe using an online payment option, then click on extension as the reason for the payment. The taxpayer will receive a confirmation number of their extension for their records. IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-48
Electronically filed extension requests must be made by April 15. Between April 15 and May 1 (for those in disaster areas), the request can only be filed on paper. To learn how, visit IRS.gov/extensions. IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-27
Special Rules for Weekend and Holiday Deadlines
Several rules may operate to extend the deadline to file a petition. For example, if the filing deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the deadline is extended to the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Dawson U.S. Tax Court Opinions: Madiodio Sall This is a general rule that applies to tax filing deadlines as well.
Traditionally, the filing deadline for individual tax returns is April 15. However, if this date falls on a weekend or a legal holiday in the District of Columbia, the deadline is extended until the following business day. Dawson U.S. Tax Court Opinions: Deborah C. Wood
For 2025, April 15 falls on a Tuesday, so this rule doesn’t apply to the standard filing deadline.
Conclusion
The federal tax filing deadline for 2025 is Tuesday, April 15, 2025, for most taxpayers. However, various extensions and special circumstances may apply depending on your location, residency status, or if you’ve been affected by a federally declared disaster. Remember that even if you qualify for an extension to file, any taxes owed are still generally due by April 15, 2025, to avoid penalties and interest.
Sources:
- IRC § 6072(a)
- IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-18
- IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-39
- IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-48
- IRS Newsroom – IR-2024-253
- IRS Newsroom – IR-2025-27
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