April 15, 2026, is the deadline for 2025 tax returns for individuals. The due date for filing your federal income tax return is typically April 15 if you're a calendar year filer, unless this day falls on a weekend or holiday, in which case the deadline is moved to the next business day.
This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due.
The tax filing deadline for your 2025 tax return is April 30, 2026. The Canada Revenue Agency usually expects individual taxpayers to submit their income tax returns by April 30 of every year. If April 30 falls on a weekend, the CRA extends the deadline to the following business day.
5 April 2025: End of the 2024/25 tax year.
FBR has extended the deadline for filing of Income Tax Returns for Tax Year 2025 till October 31, 2025. This decision has been made under Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. The extension in the deadline has been granted in response to requests made by various trade bodies and tax bar associations.
The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26, originally due on 31st July 2025, was extended to 15th September 2025.
The 2025 tax return deadline is 31 October 2025; finish yours now.
The 2025 Filing Season for individuals will open on 7 July 2025 and covers these major dates: Auto Assessment notices: 7 July 2025 to 20 July 2025. Individual taxpayers: 21 July 2025 to 20 October 2025.
You might have to pay IRS penalties and interest if you file your federal income tax return after the April deadline, your due date isn't extended, and you end up with a tax bill. First, the IRS charges a 5% penalty per month on any tax due if your return is filed late. The penalty is capped at 25% of the tax owed.
To compensate for the lost 11 days, the government extended the tax year to the 5th of April from the 25th of March. In 1800 another calendar correction led to a further adjustment, setting the tax year end on the 6th of April, where it remains today for personal taxation purposes.
In Canada, the tax year runs from January 1 to December 31, with personal tax returns due by April 30 of the following year. If you are self-employed, you have until June 15, but any taxes owed are still due by April 30.
In Canada, a $2,000 tax credit often refers to the Pension Income Amount (Line 31400) for seniors receiving eligible pension/annuity income, creating a $300 federal credit (15% of $2,000), or a provincial Training Tax Credit for Apprentices, like British Columbia's $2,000 for completing specific training levels, while other benefits like the GST/HST Credit or Disability Benefit offer amounts varying based on income and family situation, not a fixed $2,000 for everyone.
Common records include:
If you need more time to file your taxes, request an extension by the April tax filing due date. This gives you until October 15 to file without penalties. Make sure you pay any tax you owe by the April filing date. The extension is only for filing your return.
If you or your spouse or common-law partner carried on a business in 2025 with business expenditures: relating mostly to a tax shelter investment, your 2025 return must be filed by April 30, 2026. other than those relating mostly to a tax shelter investment, your 2025 return must be filed by June 15, 2026.
The standard federal tax return due date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This is the last day to file your federal income tax return with the IRS and pay any tax you owe without penalties.
If you wish to pay the amount due to your state or IRS at a later date, you can elect to do so when you electronically file your return. However, the payment date cannot be after the filing deadline in April.
If you file after the due date and owe tax, you will be charged a late-filing penalty. Filing late can also delay your benefit and credit payments.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to further extend the due date for filing these ITRs for AY 2025-26 from 15 September 2025 to 16 September 2025 and ITR filing last date for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) is Friday, 31 July 2026.
Here's a summary of key changes for the 2025 tax year. The seven federal tax brackets (10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, 37%) are now permanent. Standard deductions increased, plus a new “bonus” deduction for older adults. Child tax credit increased to $2,200 per qualifying child.
When is the last day to file a personal tax return? For individuals, the last day to file your 2025 taxes without an extension is April 15, 2026. You can submit Form 4868 to request an extension to file later during the year. The last day to file your tax return isn't the only important tax deadline to know, however.
As we move through the 2025/26 tax year, we have outlined some dates below which are of note and should definitely be in your diaries! April 6th 2025 - The start of the current tax year. April 19th 2025 - The deadline for the final PAYE submission for the previous tax year 2024/25 which ended on 5th April 2025.
You can get an automatic extension of time to file your tax return by filing Form 4868 electronically. You'll receive an electronic acknowledgment once you complete the transaction. Keep it with your records. Don't mail in Form 4868 if you file electronically, unless you're making a payment with a check or money order.
The penalty for filing taxes late is 0.5% per month (or a fraction thereof) of the unpaid tax until the tax is paid in full, plus interest, also with a maximum penalty of 25%. The IRS can collect back taxes for ten years from the date the taxes were assessed.