Due dates & extension dates for e-file

Yes, electronically filed tax returns will be accepted until December 26.  Refer to the November 2025 QuickAlerts message for details. However, keep in mind the following:

• If April 15 doesn't fall on a weekend or legal holiday, you must file Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return on or before April 15 for your return to be considered timely if filed after April 15.
• If April 15 falls on a weekend or legal holiday, you have until midnight the next business day following April 15 to timely file either Form 4868 or your tax return.
• If you timely file Form 4868, you have until Oct. 15 to timely file your return. If Oct. 15 falls on a weekend or legal holiday, you have until midnight the next business day following Oct. 15 to timely file your tax return.
• If you have a balance due and don't timely file Form 4868, you may be subject to a failure to file penalty if you file your return after April 15 (or after the next business day following April 15, if April 15 falls on a weekend or legal holiday).

• Filing
• What is the due date of my federal tax return or am I eligible to request an extension?
• Tax Topic 304 - Extension of time to file your tax return
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