2024 Tax Returns: Here’s the Earliest You Can File (Plus 18 Other Key Dates)

January 15, 2025 – 4th Quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due

January 27, 2025 – First day you can file 2024 taxes

January 31, 2025 – Due date for employers to send W-2 forms

January 31, 2025 – Certain 1099 forms are sent

February 18, 2025 – Reclaim your exemption from withholding

April 1, 2025 – Required minimum distribution due if you turned 73 in 2024

April 15, 2025 – Tax day (unless extended due to local state holiday)

April 15, 2025 – Deadline to File Form 4868 and request an extension

April 15, 2025 – Deadline to make IRA and HSA contributions for 2024 tax year

April 15, 2025 – First quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due

June 16, 2025 – Second quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due

September 15, 2025 – Third quarter 2024 estimated tax payment due

October 15, 2025 – Deadline to file your extended 2024 tax return

December 31, 2025 – Required minimum distributions have to be taken for individuals age 73 or older by the end of 2025.