How to Use the Tax Filing Deadline Countdown
Missing a tax deadline can mean penalties and interest, so it helps to know exactly how many days you have left. This calculator covers the two most common federal deadlines for individuals: the annual Form 1040 filing deadline and the quarterly Form 1040-ES estimated tax payment schedule used by freelancers, gig workers, and small business owners.
The annual filing deadline for Form 1040 individual income tax returns is generally April 15 each year. If you make quarterly estimated tax payments because you don't have taxes withheld from a paycheck, the IRS expects payments four times a year: April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year. Select a deadline type and this tool finds the next upcoming date automatically.
When any of these dates falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the IRS moves the deadline to the next business day — always confirm the exact date on irs.gov if your deadline is close.
Frequently Asked Questions
Form 1040 individual income tax returns are generally due April 15 each year. If April 15 falls on a weekend or holiday, the IRS pushes the deadline to the next business day.
Self-employed individuals and others without withholding generally make estimated tax payments (Form 1040-ES) four times a year: April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year.