Due Dates

March 2019

• March 1

  • Farmers and fishermen: File your 2018 income tax return (Form 1040) and pay any tax due. However, you have until April 15 (April 17 if you live in Maine or Massachusetts) to file if you paid your 2018 estimated tax by January 15, 2019.

• March 11

  • Employees who work for tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during February, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

• March 15

  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in February.
  • Employers: Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in February.
  • Partnerships: File a 2018 calendar year income tax return (Form 1065). Provide each partner with a copy of their Schedule K-1 (Form 1065-B) or substitute Schedule K-1. To request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 7004. Then file the return and provide each partner with a copy of their final or amended (if required) Schedule K­1 (Form 1065) by September 16.
  • S corporations: File a 2018 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120S) and pay any tax due. Provide each shareholder with a copy of Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S), Shareholder’s Share of Income, Credits, Deductions, etc., or a substitute Schedule K-1. If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 7004 and deposit what you estimate you owe in tax. Then file the return, pay any tax, interest, and penalties due and provide each shareholder with a copy of their Schedule K-1 by September 16.
  • S corporation election: File Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation, to choose to be treated as an S corporation beginning with calendar year 2019. If Form 2553 is filed late, S corporation treatment will begin with calendar year 2020.

April 2019

• April 1

  • Electronic filing of forms: File Forms 1097, 1098, 1099 (except Form 1099-MISC), 3921, 3922, and W-2G with the IRS. This due date applies only if you file electronically. The due date for giving the recipient these forms generally remains January 31.
  • Electronic filing of Form W-2G: File copies of all of the Forms W-2G (Certain Gambling Winnings) you issued for 2018. This due date applies only if you file electronically. The due date for giving the recipient these forms remains January 31.
  • Electronic filing of Forms 8027: File copies of all of the Forms 8027 you issued for 2018. This due date applies only if you file electronically.
  • Electronic filing of Forms 1094-C and 1095-C and Forms 1094-B and 1095-B: If you’re an Applicable Large Employer, file electronic forms 1094-C and 1095-C with the IRS. For all other providers of minimum essential coverage, file electronic Forms 1094-B and 1095-B with the IRS.

• April 10

  • Employees who work for tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during March, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

• April 15

  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in March.
  • Employers: Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in March.
  • Individuals: File an income tax return for 2018 (Form 1040) and pay any tax due. If you live in Maine or Massachusetts you may file by April 17. If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return and pay what you estimate you owe in tax to avoid penalties and interest. Then file Form 1040 by October 15.
  • Household employers: If you paid cash wages of $2,100 or more in 2018 to a household employee, file Schedule H (Form 1040) with your income tax return and report any employment taxes. Report any federal unemployment tax (FUTA) on Schedule H (Form 1040) if you paid total cash wages of $1,000 or more in any calendar quarter of 2017 or 2018 to household employees.
  • Individuals: If you are not paying your 2019 income tax through withholding (or will not pay in enough tax during the year that way), pay the first installment of your 2019 estimated tax. Use Form 1040-ES.
  • Corporations: File a 2018 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120) and pay any tax due. If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 7004 and deposit what you estimate you owe in taxes.
  • Corporations: Deposit the first installment of estimated income tax for 2019. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you estimate your tax for the year.

• April 30

  • Employers: Federal unemployment tax. Deposit the tax owed through March if more than $500.
  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File Form 941 for the first quarter of 2019. Deposit any undeposited tax. If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return. If you deposited the tax for the quarter in full and on time, you have until May 10 to file the return.

May 2019

• May 10

  • Employees who work for tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during April, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.
  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File Form 941 for the first quarter of 2019. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the quarter in full and on time.

• May 15

  • Employers: Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in April.
  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in April.

June 2019

• June 10

  • Employees who work for tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during May, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

• June 17

  • Individuals: If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien living and working (or on military duty) outside the United States and Puerto Rico, file Form 1040 and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due. If you want additional time to file your return, file Form 4868 to obtain 4 additional months to file. Then file Form 1040 by October 15. However, if you are a participant in a combat zone, you may be able to further extend the filing deadline.

• • Individuals: Make a payment of your 2019 estimated tax if you are not paying your income tax for the year through withholding (or will not pay in enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the second installment date for estimated tax in 2019.
  • Corporations: Deposit the second installment of estimated income tax for 2019. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you estimate your tax for the year.
  • Employers: Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in May.
  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in May.

July 2019

• July 10

  • Employees who work for tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during June, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

• July 15

  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in June.
  • Employers: Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in June.

• July 31

  • Employers: Federal unemployment tax. Deposit the tax owed through June if more than $500.
  • Employers: If you maintain an employee benefit plan, such as a pension, profit sharing, or stock bonus plan, file Form 5500 or 5500-EZ for calendar year 2018. If you use a fiscal year as your plan year, file the form by the last day of the seventh month after the plan year ends.
  • Certain small employers: Deposit any undeposited tax if your tax liability is $2,500 or more for 2019 but less than $2,500 for the second quarter.
  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File Form 941 for the second quarter of 2019. Deposit any undeposited tax. (If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return.) If you deposited the tax for the quarter in full and on time, you have until August 12 to file the return.

August 2019

• August 12

  • Employees who work for tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during July, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.
  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File Form 941 for the second quarter of 2019. This due date only applies if you deposited the tax for the quarter timely, properly, and in full.

• August 15

  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in July.
  • Employers: Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in July.

September 2019

• September 10

  • Employees who work for tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during August, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

• September 16

  • Individuals: Make a payment of your 2019 estimated tax if you are not paying your income tax for the year through withholding (or will not pay in enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the third installment date for estimated tax in 2019.
  • Employers: Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in August.
  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in August.
  • S corporations: File a 2018 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120S) and pay any tax due. This due date applies only if you timely requested an automatic 6-month extension. Provide each shareholder with a copy of Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S) or a substitute Schedule K-1.
  • Partnerships: File a 2018 calendar year return (Form 1065). This due date applies only if you were given an additional 6-month extension. Provide each partner with a copy of Schedule K1 (Form 1065) or a substitute Schedule K1.
  • Corporations: Deposit the third installment of estimated income tax for 2019. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you make an estimate of your tax for the year.

October 2019

• October 10

  • Employees who work for tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during September, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

• October 15

  • Individuals: If you have an automatic 6-month extension to file your income tax return for 2018, file Form 1040 and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due.
  • Employers: Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in September.
  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in September.
  • Corporations: File a 2018 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120) and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due. This due date applies only if you timely requested an automatic 6-month extension.

• October 31

  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File form 941 for the third quarter of 2019. Deposit any undeposited tax. (If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return.) If you deposited the tax for the quarter in full and on time, you have until November 12 to file the return.
  • Certain small employers: Deposit any undeposited tax if your tax liability is $2,500 or more for 2019 but less than $2,500 for the third quarter.
  • Employers: Federal Unemployment Tax. Deposit the tax owed through September if more than $500.

November 2019

• During November

  • Employers: Income tax withholding. Encourage employees to fill out a new Form W-4 for 2020 if they experienced any personal or financial changes. The 2020 revision of Form W-4 will be available on the IRS website by mid-December.

• November 12

  • Employees who work for tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during October, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.
  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File Form 941 for the third quarter of 2019. This due date only applies if you deposited the tax for the quarter timely, properly, and in full.

• November 15

  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in October.
  • Employers: Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in October.

December 2019

• December 10

  • Employees who work for tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during November, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

• December 16

  • Corporations: Deposit the fourth installment of estimated income tax for 2019. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you estimate your tax for the year.
  • Employers: Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in November.
  • Employers: Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in November.