PTIN Renewal Is Open
The IRS is processing 2027 PTIN renewals. Paid federal return preparers need a valid PTIN for the year they prepare returns.
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Tax Professional Updates & Deadlines
Important dates and practical updates in one place.
Last verified: October 24, 2026 · Federal deadlines unless stated otherwise
Upcoming Deadlines
Plan ahead: 2027 dates below follow standing IRS due-date rules for calendar-year filers. Disaster relief, overseas service, fiscal years, and other exceptions can change the date for your situation. An extension to file generally does not extend time to pay.
| Due date | Who / tax year | Action & key details |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 15, 2027 | 2026 · Individuals | Final 2026 estimated-tax installmentClients whose withholding does not cover required tax.Official IRS source → |
| Feb. 1, 2027 | 2026 · Employers & payers | W-2 / W-3 and 1099-NECGeneral furnishing and filing deadline; Jan. 31 falls on Sunday. Other information returns have different dates.Official IRS source → |
| Mar. 15, 2027 | 2026 · Calendar-year entities | Forms 1065 and 1120-SFile returns and applicable K-1s, or request an eligible extension with Form 7004.Official IRS source → |
| Apr. 15, 2027 | 2026 · Individuals / calendar-year C corps | Forms 1040 and 1120General return and payment deadline; request the appropriate filing extension if needed.Official IRS source → |
| Sept. 15, 2027 | 2026 · Extended calendar-year entities | Extended Forms 1065 / 1120-SFor a valid six-month filing extension.Official IRS source → |
| Oct. 15, 2027 | 2026 · Extended individual returns | Extended Form 1040Valid extension required; payment generally remains due in April.Official IRS source → |
Exceptions, state deadlines & special situations
These tables cover common federal deadlines, not every tax obligation. State returns and payments may have different due dates. Payroll deposits depend on the employer’s deposit schedule. Ask GOTAXTOOLS to confirm the deadlines that apply to your return.
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2026 Annual Adjustments
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