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2026–2027 Tax Deadline Calendar for Freelancers & Small Businesses
Every federal IRS deadline that matters to the self-employed, with a live countdown. Add one date to Google Calendar, or subscribe once and get every date with a 7-day reminder.
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| Date | Deadline | What’s due | Remind me |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 15, 2026 | Q4 2025 estimated tax payment | Final 2025 quarterly payment for self-employed taxpayers (Form 1040-ES). | + Google Calendar |
| Mon, Feb 2, 2026 | W-2s and 1099-NECs due | Forms for 2025 payments go to workers and the IRS (January 31 fell on a Saturday). | + Google Calendar |
| Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | S corp & partnership returns | Forms 1120-S and 1065 for calendar-year businesses, or file Form 7004 to extend. | + Google Calendar |
| Wed, Apr 15, 2026 | 2025 tax returns + Q1 2026 estimate | Form 1040 with Schedule C, C corp returns, and the first 2026 estimated payment. | + Google Calendar |
| Mon, Jun 15, 2026 | Q2 2026 estimated tax payment | Covers income earned April 1 – May 31. | + Google Calendar |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Q3 estimate + extended S corp/partnership returns | Covers income earned June 1 – August 31. | + Google Calendar |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Extended 2025 returns due | Last day to file 2025 individual and C corp returns on extension. | + Google Calendar |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Q3 payroll (Form 941) | Quarterly payroll return for employers (October 31 falls on a Saturday). | + Google Calendar |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Q4 corporate estimated tax | Fourth estimated payment for calendar-year C corporations. | + Google Calendar |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Q4 2026 estimated tax payment | Covers income earned September 1 – December 31, 2026. | + Google Calendar |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | W-2s, 1099-NECs & Q4 Form 941 | 1099-NECs for contractors paid $2,000+ in 2026 (new, higher threshold). | + Google Calendar |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | S corp & partnership returns | Forms 1120-S and 1065 for tax year 2026, or extend with Form 7004. | + Google Calendar |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | 2026 tax returns + Q1 2027 estimate | Individual returns, Schedule C, C corp returns, and the first 2027 estimated payment. | + Google Calendar |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | Q2 2027 estimated tax payment | Covers income earned April 1 – May 31, 2027. | + Google Calendar |
| Wed, Sep 15, 2027 | Q3 estimate + extended S corp/partnership returns | Covers income earned June 1 – August 31, 2027. | + Google Calendar |
| Fri, Oct 15, 2027 | Extended 2026 returns due | Last day to file 2026 individual and C corp returns on extension. | + Google Calendar |
| Tue, Jan 18, 2028 | Q4 2027 estimated tax payment | January 15 falls on a Saturday and Monday is MLK Day, so it moves to Tuesday. | + Google Calendar |
Dates are federal deadlines for calendar-year taxpayers. When a date falls on a weekend or federal holiday it moves to the next business day (already reflected above). State deadlines may differ. Download the .ics file.
Quick answer The next 2026 federal deadlines for the self-employed are October 15, 2026 (extended 2025 returns) and January 15, 2027 (fourth-quarter 2026 estimated tax). In 2027, estimated payments are due April 15, June 15, September 15, 2027, and January 18, 2028.
Which deadlines apply to you?
- Freelancers, creators, and sole proprietors: quarterly estimated taxes plus your Form 1040 with Schedule C on April 15.
- S corporations and partnerships: March 15 returns (March 16 in 2026), plus payroll deadlines if you pay yourself a salary.
- Anyone paying contractors: 1099-NECs by early February. For 2026 payments the threshold rises to $2,000.
Not sure what to pay? Use the 2026 quarterly tax calculator. Want the full breakdown? Read Business Tax Deadlines 2026.
Frequently asked questions
The fourth-quarter 2026 payment is due January 15, 2027. The 2027 payments are due April 15, June 15, and September 15, 2027, and January 18, 2028.
It moves to the next business day. For example, January 15, 2028 is a Saturday and the following Monday is a federal holiday, so the payment is due Tuesday, January 18, 2028.
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