Does the IRS extend tax deadlines in 2021?
James Williams
Updated on April 02, 2026
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government extended this year’s federal income tax filing deadline from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. In addition the IRS further extended the deadline for Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana residents to June 15.
When can you file taxes 2021 first day?
February 12, 2021
WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s tax season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.
When can I expect my tax refund in 2021?
2021 IRS refund schedule chart
| Date taxes accepted | Direct deposit sent | Paper check mailed |
|---|---|---|
| March 7 – March 13 | March 26 | April 2 |
| March 14 – March 20 | April 2 | April 9 |
| March 21 – March 27 | April 9 | April 16 |
| March 28 – April 3 | April 16 | April 23 |
Do we still have to file taxes by April 15?
Do you have to file taxes by April 15? No. The tax deadline in 2021 is May 17. If you need to make an estimated tax payment for the first quarter, that payment was due on April 15, though.
When is the last day to file taxes?
The last day to file taxes, also called Tax Day, is generally April 15. For tax season 2020, Tax Day will likely fall on Wednesday, April 15, though the IRS has yet to announce official dates for 2020. All 2019 tax returns will be due on Tax Day, unless a tax-filing extension request has been submitted.
When is Tax Day in the United States 2020?
In tax season 2020, Tax Day was supposed to fall on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, but because of concerns surrounding the coronavirus crisis, the tax deadline was pushed to July 15, 2020.
When is the start of the tax season?
Although the start of the tax season is delayed, taxpayers can begin filing returns now through IRS Free File partners, who are accepting tax filings in advance. The returns will be held and then transmitted to the IRS starting Feb. 12.
When is the deadline to pay federal taxes for 2019?
Due to the COVID-19 crisis the extended or postponed tax deadline for 2019 IRS Tax Returns is now July 15, 2020. If you owe Federal Taxes as a result of your 2019 Tax Return, you have until July 15, 2020 to pay your Taxes penalty free. Find state related tax deadline and payment information. Your browser does not support the audio element.
