The tax filing deadline for the 2024 tax year (which covers income earned from January 1 to December 31, 2024) in the USA is April 15, 2025. If you need an extension, you can file Form 4868 to extend the deadline to October 15, 2025. It's important to pay any taxes owed by April 15, 2025, to avoid interest and penalties, even if you file later with an extension. To summarize:
- Regular tax filing deadline for 2024 taxes: April 15, 2025
- Extended filing deadline (with Form 4868 extension): October 15, 2025
- Tax payments are due by April 15, 2025, regardless of filing extensions
This applies to most individual taxpayers who file calendar year returns.
