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For most people, when is the usual deadline to file federal income taxes?

April 15 (moved to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holiday).

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Why: Most people pay taxes on a calendar year, and the IRS deadline for those returns is April 15 of the next year. If that day is a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day.

Huh, didn't know that: You can ask the IRS for more time to file, but any tax you owe is still due by the deadline.

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References

Answer: April 15. Most people pay taxes on a calendar year, and the IRS deadline for those returns is April 15 of the next year. If that day is a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day.

  1. When to File (IRS) www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/when-to-file
    Calendar year filers (most common) File on: April 15, 2026
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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