TAX DUE DATES FOR 2022

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First Quarter

The first quarter of a calendar year is made up of January, February, and March.

 

January 18

Individuals. Make a payment of your estimated tax for 2021 if you didn't pay your income tax for the year through withholding (or didn't pay in enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the final installment date for 2021 estimated tax payments. However, you don't have to make this payment if you file your 2021 return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) and pay any tax due by January 31, 2022.

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January 31

Individuals who must make estimated tax payments. If you didn't pay your last installment of estimated tax by January 18, you may choose (but aren't required) to file your income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) for 2021 by January 31. Filing your return and paying any tax due by January 31 prevents any penalty for late payment of the last installment. If you can't file and pay your tax by January 31, file and pay your tax by April 18.

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All businesses. Give annual information statements to recipients of certain payments you made during 2021. You can use the appropriate version of Form 1099 or other information return. Form 1099 can be issued electronically with the consent of the recipient. Payments that may be covered include the following.

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• Cash payments for fish (or other aquatic life) purchased from anyone engaged in the trade or business of catching fish.

• Compensation for workers who aren't considered employees (including fishing boat proceeds to crew members).

• Dividends and other corporate distributions.

• Interest.

• Rent.

• Royalties.

• Payments of Indian gaming profits to tribal members.

• Profit-sharing distributions.

• Retirement plan distributions.

• Original issue discount.

• Prizes and awards.

• Medical and health care payments.

• Debt cancellation (treated as payment to debtor).

• Cash payments over $10,000. See the Form 8300 instructions. Payers of nonemployee compensation. File Form 1099-NEC for nonemployee compensation paid in 2021.

 

February 15

Individuals. If you claimed exemption from income tax withholding last year on the Form W-4 you gave your employer, you must file a new Form W-4 by this date to continue your exemption for another year.

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All businesses. Give annual information statements to recipients of certain payments you made during 2021. You can use the appropriate version of Form 1099 or other information return. Form 1099 can be issued electronically with the consent of the recipient.

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This due date applies only to the following types of payments.

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• All payments reported on Form 1099-B.

• All payments reported on Form 1099-S.

• Substitute payments reported in box 8 or gross proceeds paid to an attorney reported in box 10 of Form 1099-MISC.

 

February 28

All businesses. File information returns (for example, certain Forms 1099) for certain payments you made during 2021. These payments are described under All businesses under January 31, earlier. However, Form 1099-NEC reporting nonemployee compensation must be filed by January 31. There are different forms for different types of payments. Use a separate Form 1096 to summarize and transmit the forms for each type of payment.

 

March 15

Partnerships. File a 2021 calendar year return (Form 1065). Provide each partner with a copy of their Schedule K-1 (Form 1065), Partner's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc., or substitute Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) and, if applicable, Schedule K-3 (Form 1065) or substitute Schedule K-3 (Form 1065). 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 K-1 (Form 1065) and, if applicable, Schedule K-3 (Form 1065) by September 15.

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S corporations. File a 2021 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120-S) and pay any tax due. Provide each shareholder with a copy of their Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S), Shareholder's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc., or substitute Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S) and, if applicable, Schedule K-3 (Form 1120-S) or substitute Schedule K-3 (Form 1120-S). To request 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 (Form 1120-S) and, if applicable, Schedule K-3 (Form 1120-S) by September 15.

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S corporation election. File Form 2553 to elect to be treated as an S corporation beginning with calendar year 2022. If Form 2553 is filed late, S corporation treatment will begin with calendar year 2023.

 

March 31

Electronic filing of Forms 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, and W-2G. File Forms 1097, 1098, 1099 (except a Form 1099-NEC reporting nonemployee compensation), 3921, 3922, and W-2G with the IRS. This due date applies only if you file electronically.

 

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Second Quarter

The second quarter of a calendar year is made up of April, May, and June.

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April 18

Individuals. File a 2021 Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR and pay any tax due. If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 4868 and pay what you estimate you owe in tax to avoid penalties and interest. For more information, see Form 4868. Then, file Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR by October 17. If you’re not paying your 2022 income tax through withholding (or won't pay in enough tax during the year that way), pay the first installment of your 2022 estimated tax. Use Form 1040-ES.

 

Corporations. File a 2021 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. Deposit the first installment of estimated income tax for 2022.

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June 15

Individuals. If you’re a U.S. citizen or resident alien living and working (or on military duty) outside the United States and Puerto Rico, file Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due.

 

Individuals. Make a payment of your 2022 estimated tax if you’re not paying your income tax for the year through withholding (or won't pay in enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the second installment date for estimated tax in 2022.

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Third Quarter

The third quarter of a calendar year is made up of July, August, and September.

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September 15

Individuals. Make a payment of your 2022 estimated tax if you’re not paying your income tax for the year through withholding (or won't pay in enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the third installment date for estimated tax in 2022.

 

Partnerships. File a 2021 calendar year return (Form 1065). This due date applies only if you timely requested an automatic 6-month extension.

 

S corporations. File a 2021 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120-S) and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due. This due date applies only if you timely requested an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return.

 

Corporations. Deposit the third installment of estimated income tax for 2022.

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Fourth Quarter

The fourth quarter of a calendar year is made up of October, November, and December.

 

October 17

Individuals. If you have an automatic 6-month extension to file your income tax return for 2021, file Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due.

 

Corporations. File a 2021 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.

 

December 15

Corporations. Deposit the fourth installment of estimated income tax for 2022.

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