With the 2022 tax year under wraps, it’s time to start preparing to file your taxes. There are many important dates to remember. Here’s every important tax filing deadline for filing your 2022 taxes.
How to use this page: If you’re filing individually, jump to individual tax deadlines. If you’re filing for your business, jump to business tax deadlines. For a list of all tax deadlines set by the IRS, refer to IRS Publication 509.
When are 2022 taxes due?
The deadline for filing your 2022 taxes is the federal tax filing deadline, which is April 18, 2023.
The federal tax filing deadline usually falls on April 15 of each year. If the date falls on a weekend or holiday, it gets pushed to the following weekday. In 2023, April 15 is a Saturday and the following Monday is a federal holiday.
Also read: Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates
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Tax deadlines for individual filers
| Deadlines | What’s Due? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | Deadline to file an election for solo 401k | If you want to make a contribution to your solo 401k for the 2022 tax year, you must file an election by December 31, 2022. |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Deadline for Q4 estimated tax payment | If you’re self-employed and make quarterly estimated tax payments, this is the due date for your 2022 final quarterly payment. |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Deadline for employers to send out W-2 forms | Employers are required to send out W-2 forms to employees by January 31. |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Deadline for several 1099 forms | The 1099 form and several different versions of the form must be sent by January 31. |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Deadline to reclaim exemptions from withholding | If you filed a Form W-4 last year, and would like to file an exemption request, the deadline is February 15. |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Deadline to take first RMD payment | If you turned 72 years old in 2022, you would need to take your first required minimum distribution (RMD) by April 3, this year. |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Federal tax filing deadline | The federal tax filing deadline usually falls on April 15 each year, but in 2023, it falls on a Saturday and the following Monday is a national holiday. |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Deadline to make solo 401k contributions | After filing your election by December 31 of last year, you must make the contribution into your account by April 18. |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Deadline to file Form 4868 and request an extension | The federal tax filing deadline is also the last day to file Form 4868. If you cannot file by this date, you must file for an extension instead, which would give you an additional 6 months – until October 16, 2023. |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Deadline to make IRA and HSA contributions | The federal tax filing deadline is the last day you can make contributions to your IRA or HSA for 2022. |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Q1 2023 estimated tax payments due | If you make estimated tax payments, April 18 is the deadline for making your Q1 estimated tax payment. |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Q2 2023 estimated tax payments due | If you make estimated tax payments, June 15 is the deadline for making your Q2 estimated tax payment. |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Q3 2023 estimated tax payments due | If you make estimated tax payments, September 15 is the deadline for making your Q3 estimated tax payment. |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Deadline to file extended tax returns | If you filed for an extension for your 2022 tax return, the extended deadline date is October 16. |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Deadline to take your regular RMD | If you’re over 72 years old, after your first RMD, all future RMD payments must be taken by December 31 of each year. |
| Jan 15, 2024 | Q4 2023 estimated tax payments due | If you make estimated tax payments, January 15, 2024 is the deadline for making your final Q4 estimated tax payment for 2023. |
Tax deadlines for businesses
| Deadlines | What’s Due? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | Deadline to file an election for solo 401k | If you want to make a contribution to your solo 401k for the 2022 tax year, you must file an election by December 31, 2022. |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Deadline for Q4 estimated tax payment | If your business makes quarterly estimated tax payments, this is the due date for your 2022 final quarterly payment. |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Deadline for employers to send out W-2 forms | Employers are required to send out W-2 forms to employees by January 31. |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Deadline for several 1099 forms | The 1099 form and several different versions of the form must be sent by January 31. |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Taxes due for partnerships, multi-member LLCs, and S-corps | If your business structure is a partnership, multi-member LLC, or S-corp, you must file Form 1065 or 1120S by March 15 if you use the calendar year. If your business uses a fiscal year, your return is due by the 15th day of the third month after the end of your fiscal year. |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Taxes due for C-corps | If your business structure is a C-corp, you must file Form 1120 by April 18 if you use the calendar year. If your business uses a fiscal year, your return is due by the 15th day of the third month after the end of your fiscal year. |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Q1 2023 estimated tax payments due | If your business makes estimated tax payments, April 18 is the deadline for making your Q1 estimated tax payment. |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Q2 2023 estimated tax payments due | If your business makes estimated tax payments, June 15 is the deadline for making your Q2 estimated tax payment. |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Q3 2023 estimated tax payments due | If your business makes estimated tax payments, September 15 is the deadline for making your Q3 estimated tax payment. |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Deadline to file extended tax returns (for partnerships and S-corps) | If your business structure is a partnership or S-corp, and you filed for an extension for your 2022 tax return, the extended deadline date is September 15. |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Deadline to file extended tax returns (for C-corps) | If your business structure is a C-corp, and you filed for an extension for your 2022 tax return, the extended deadline date is October 16. |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Deadline to file your solo 401k election | If you want to make contributions to your solo 401k for 2022, you would need to file an election by December 31. |
| Jan 15, 2024 | Q4 2023 estimated tax payments due | If your business makes estimated tax payments, January 15, 2024 is the deadline for making your final Q4 estimated tax payment for 2023. |
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