Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Publication 509

Cat. No. 15013X

Tax Calendars

For use in 2024

Dec 7, 2023

Future Developments

For the latest information about developments related to Pub. 509, such as legislation enacted after it was published, go to IRS.gov/Pub509.

What’s New

Extended due date for residents of Maine and Massachusetts. Individuals who live in Maine and Massachusetts have until April 17, 2024, to file their 2023 Form 1040 because April 15, 2024, is Patriots’ Day and April 16, 2024, is Emancipation Day.

Pub. 51 was discontinued after 2023. Pub. 51, Agricultural Employer’s Tax Guide is no longer available after 2023. Instead, information specific to agricultural employers and employers in the U.S. territories is included in Pub. 15, Employer Tax Guide.

Reminders

Form 1099-NEC. Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, is used to report nonemployee compensation.

Form 1040-SR. Form 1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors, is a tax return for senior citizens. Form 1040-SR is available to you if you were born before January 2, 1959. The form generally mirrors Form 1040.

Online IRS Tax Calendar. The IRS Tax Calendar for Businesses and Self-Employed is available online at IRS.gov/TaxCalendar. This calendar is also available in Spanish.

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Introduction

A tax calendar is a 12-month calendar divided into quarters. The calendar gives specific due dates for:

Filing tax forms,

Paying taxes, and

Taking other actions required by federal tax law.

What does this publication contain?

This publication contains the following.

A section on how to use the tax calendars.

Three tax calendars:

General Tax Calendar,

Employer's Tax Calendar, and

Excise Tax Calendar.

A table showing the semiweekly deposit due dates for payroll taxes for 2024.

Most of the due dates discussed in this publication are also included in the online IRS Tax Calendar for Businesses and Self-Employed, available at IRS.gov/TaxCalendar. The online IRS Tax Calendar is also available in Spanish.

Who should use this publication?

Primarily, employers need to use this publication. However, the General Tax Calendar, later, has important due dates for all businesses and individuals. Anyone who must pay excise taxes may need the Excise Tax Calendar, later.

What are the advantages of using a tax calendar?

The following are advantages of using a tax calendar.

You don't have to figure the due dates yourself.

You can file or pay timely and avoid penalties.

You don't have to adjust the due dates for Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.

You don't have to adjust the due dates for special banking rules if you use the Employer's Tax Calendar or Excise Tax Calendar, later.

Which calendar(s) should I use?

To decide which calendar(s) to use, first look at the General Tax Calendar, later, and highlight the dates that apply to you. If you’re an employer, also use the Employer's Tax Calendar, later. If you must pay excise taxes, use the Excise Tax Calendar, later. Depending on your situation, you may need to use more than one calendar.

What other publications and tax forms will I need?

Table 1 lists other publications you may need. Each calendar lists the forms you may need.

See How To Get Tax Help at the end of this publication for information about getting publications and forms.

What isn't included in these calendars?

The calendars don't cover the employment or excise tax deposit rules. You can find the deposit rules for employment taxes in Pub. 15. The deposit rules for excise taxes are in Pub. 510 and in the Instructions for Form 720. In addition, the calendars don't cover filing forms and other requirements for:

Estate taxes,

Gift taxes,

Trusts,

Exempt organizations,

Certain types of corporations,

Foreign partnerships, or

Nonresident aliens.

Comments and suggestions.

We welcome your comments about this publication and suggestions for future editions.

You can send us comments through IRS.gov/FormComments. Or, you can write to the Internal Revenue Service, Tax Forms and Publications, 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6526, Washington, DC 20224.

Although we can’t respond individually to each comment received, we do appreciate your feedback and will consider your comments and suggestions as we revise our tax forms, instructions, and publications. Don’t send tax questions, tax returns, or payments to the above address.

Getting answers to your tax questions.

If you have a tax question not answered by this publication or the How To Get Tax Help section at the end of this publication, go to the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant page at IRS.gov/Help/ITA where you can find topics by using the search feature or viewing the categories listed.

Getting tax forms, instructions, and publications.

Go to IRS.gov/Forms to download current and prior-year forms, instructions, and publications.

Ordering tax forms, instructions, and publications.

Go to IRS.gov/OrderForms to order current forms, instructions, and publications; call 800﻿-﻿829﻿-﻿3676 to order prior-year forms and instructions. The IRS will process your order for forms and publications as soon as possible. Don’t resubmit requests you’ve already sent us. You can get forms and publications faster online.

Table 1. Useful Publications

IF you’re...

THEN you may need...

an employer

• Pub. 15, Employer's Tax Guide.
• Pub. 15-A, Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide.
• Pub. 15-B, Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits.
• Pub. 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods.
• Pub. 926, Household Employer's Tax Guide.

a farmer

• Pub. 15, Employer's Tax Guide.
• Pub. 225, Farmer's Tax Guide.

an individual

• Pub. 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax.

required to pay excise taxes

• Pub. 510, Excise Taxes.

Background Information for Using the Tax Calendars

The following brief explanations may be helpful to you in using the tax calendars.

IRS e-services make taxes easier.

Businesses can enjoy the benefits of filing and paying their federal taxes electronically. Whether you rely on a tax professional or handle your own taxes, the IRS offers you convenient programs to make taxes easier.

You can e-file your Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR; certain business tax returns such as Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065; certain employment tax returns such as Forms 940 and 941; certain excise tax returns such as Forms 720, 2290, and 8849; and Form 1099 and other information returns. Go to IRS.gov/Efile for more information.

You can pay taxes online or by phone using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). For detailed information about using this free service, see Electronic deposit requirement, later.

Use these electronic options to make filing and paying taxes easier. For more information on electronic payments, go to IRS.gov/Payments.

Tax deposits.

Some taxes can be paid with the return on which they are reported. However, in many cases, you have to deposit the tax before the due date for filing the return. Tax deposits are figured for periods of time that are shorter than the time period covered by the return. See Pub. 15 for the employment tax deposit rules. For the excise tax deposit rules, see Pub. 510 or the Instructions for Form 720.

Electronic deposit requirement.

You must use electronic funds transfer (EFT) to make all federal tax deposits. Generally, an EFT is made using EFTPS. If you don't want to use EFTPS, you can arrange for your tax professional, financial institution, payroll service, or other trusted third party to make electronic deposits on your behalf. EFTPS is a free service provided by the Department of the Treasury. Services provided by your tax professional, financial institution, payroll service, or other third party may have a fee.

To get more information or to enroll in EFTPS, go to EFTPS.gov or call 800﻿-﻿555﻿-﻿4477. To contact EFTPS using Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, dial 711 and then provide the TRS assistant the 800﻿-﻿555﻿-﻿4477 number above or 800﻿-﻿733﻿-﻿4829. Additional information about EFTPS is also available in Pub. 966.

CautionIf you fail to timely, properly, and fully make your federal tax deposit, you may be subject to a failure-to-deposit penalty. For an EFTPS deposit to be on time, you must submit the deposit by 8 p.m. Eastern time the day before the date the deposit is due.

Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

Generally, if a due date for performing any act for tax purposes falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the act is considered to be performed timely if it is performed no later than the next day that isn't a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. The term “legal holiday” means any legal holiday in the District of Columbia. The calendars provided in this publication make the adjustments for Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. But you must make any adjustments for statewide legal holidays, as discussed later.

An exception to this rule for certain excise taxes is noted later under the Excise Tax Calendar.

Legal holidays.

Legal holidays occurring in 2024 are listed below.

January 1—New Year's Day

January 15—Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

February 19—Washington's Birthday

April 16—District of Columbia Emancipation Day

May 27—Memorial Day

June 19—Juneteenth National Independence Day

July 4—Independence Day

September 2—Labor Day

October 14—Indigenous Peoples’ Day (previously Columbus Day)

November 11—Veterans Day

November 28—Thanksgiving Day

December 25—Christmas Day

Statewide legal holidays.

In general, a statewide legal holiday delays a due date for filing a return only if the IRS office where you're required to file is located in that state. For individuals, a statewide legal holiday also delays a due date for filing a return for residents of that state. A statewide legal holiday doesn't delay a due date for making a federal tax deposit.

Penalties.

Whenever possible, you should take action before the listed due date. If you’re late, you may have to pay a penalty as well as interest on any overdue taxes.

Be sure to follow all the tax laws that apply to you. In addition to civil penalties, criminal penalties may be imposed for intentionally not paying taxes, for intentionally filing a false return, or for not filing a required return.

Use of private delivery services.

You can use certain private delivery services (PDSs) designated by the IRS to meet the timely mailing as timely filing/paying rule for tax returns and payments.

Go to IRS.gov/PDS for the current list of designated PDSs. For the IRS mailing address to use if you’re using a PDS, go to IRS.gov/PDSstreetAddresses. Select the mailing address listed on the webpage that is in the same state as the address to which you would mail the return without a payment, as shown in the instructions for your tax return.

The PDS can tell you how to get written proof of the mailing date.

CautionPDSs can't deliver items to P.O. boxes. You must use the U.S. Postal Service to mail any item to an IRS P.O. box address.

General Tax Calendar

This tax calendar has the due dates for 2024 that most taxpayers will need. Employers and persons who pay excise taxes should also use the Employer's Tax Calendar and the Excise Tax Calendar, later.

Fiscal-year taxpayers.

If you file your income tax return for a fiscal year rather than the calendar year, you must change some of the dates in this calendar. These changes are described under Fiscal-Year Taxpayers at the end of this calendar.

First Quarter

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

January 10

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during December, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

January 16

Individuals.  Make a payment of your estimated tax for 2023 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 2023 estimated tax payments. However, you don't have to make this payment if you file your 2023 return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) and pay all tax due by January 31, 2024.

Farmers and fishermen.  Pay your estimated tax for 2023 using Form 1040-ES. You have until April 15 (April 17 if you live in Maine or Massachusetts) to file your 2023 income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR). If you don't pay your estimated tax by January 16, you must file your 2023 return and pay all tax due by March 1, 2024, to avoid an estimated tax penalty.

January 31

Individuals who must make estimated tax payments.  If you didn't pay your last installment of estimated tax by January 16, you may choose (but aren't required) to file your income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) for 2023 by January 31. Filing your return and paying all 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 15 (April 17 if you live in Maine or Massachusetts).

All businesses.  Give annual information statements to recipients of certain payments you made during 2023. 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.

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.

See the General Instructions for Certain Information Returns for information on what payments are covered, how much the payment must be before a statement is required, which form to use, when to file, and extensions of time to provide statements to the IRS. Form 1099-B, Proceeds From Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions; Form 1099-S, Proceeds From Real Estate Transactions; and certain reporting on Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, are due to recipients by February 15.

Payers of nonemployee compensation.  File Form 1099-NEC for nonemployee compensation paid in 2023.

February 12

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during January, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

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.

All businesses.  Give annual information statements to recipients of certain payments you made during 2023. 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. This due date applies only to the following types of payments.

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 2023. 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. See the General Instructions for Certain Information Returns for information on what payments are covered, how much the payment must be before a return is required, which form to use, and extensions of time to file.

If you file Forms 1097, 1098, 1099 (except a Form 1099-NEC reporting nonemployee compensation), 3921, 3922, or W-2G electronically, your due date for filing them with the IRS will be extended to April 1. The due date for giving the recipient these forms generally remains January 31.

March 1

Farmers and fishermen.  File your 2023 income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) and pay all tax due. However, you have until April 15 (April 17 if you live in Maine or Massachusetts) to file if you paid your 2023 estimated tax by January 16, 2024.

March 11

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during February, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

March 15

Partnerships.  File a 2023 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), Partner’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.—International, 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 16.

S corporations.  File a 2023 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), Shareholder’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.—International, 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 16.

S corporation election.  File Form 2553 to elect to be treated as an S corporation beginning with calendar year 2024. If Form 2553 is filed late, S corporation treatment will begin with calendar year 2025.

Second Quarter

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

April 1

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. Otherwise, see All businesses under February 28, earlier.

The due date for giving the recipient these forms generally remains January 31.

For information about filing Forms 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, and W-2G electronically, see Pub. 1220.

April 10

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during March, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

April 15

Individuals.  File a 2023 Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR and pay any tax due. If you live in Maine or Massachusetts, you may file by April 17. 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 15.

If you’re not paying your 2024 income tax through withholding (or won't pay in enough tax during the year that way), pay the first installment of your 2024 estimated tax. Use Form 1040-ES. For more information, see Pub. 505.

Household employers.  If you paid cash wages of $2,600 or more in 2023 to a household employee, you must file Schedule﻿ ﻿H (Form 1040), Household Employment Taxes. If you’re required to file a federal income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR), file Schedule﻿ ﻿H (Form 1040) with the return and report any household employment taxes. Report any federal unemployment (FUTA) tax on Schedule﻿ ﻿H (Form 1040) if you paid total cash wages of $1,000 or more in any calendar quarter of 2022 or 2023 to household employees. Also, report any income tax you withheld for your household employees. For more information, see Pub. 926.

Corporations.  File a 2023 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 2024.

May 10

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during April, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

June 10

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during May, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

June 17

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. Otherwise, see Individuals under April 15, earlier. If you want additional time to file your return, file Form 4868 to obtain 4 additional months to file and pay what you estimate you owe in tax to avoid penalties and interest. Then, file Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR by October 15.

However, if you’re a participant in a combat zone, you may be able to further extend the filing deadline. See Pub. 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide.

Individuals.  Make a payment of your 2024 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 2024. For more information, see Pub. 505.

Corporations.  Deposit the second installment of estimated income tax for 2024.

Third Quarter

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

July 10

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during June, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

August 12

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during July, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

September 10

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during August, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

September 16

Individuals.  Make a payment of your 2024 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 2024. For more information, see Pub. 505.

Partnerships.  File a 2023 calendar year return (Form 1065). This due date applies only if you timely requested an automatic 6-month extension. Otherwise, see Partnerships under March 15, earlier. Provide each partner with a copy of their final or amended Schedule﻿ ﻿K-1 (Form 1065) or substitute Schedule﻿ ﻿K-1 (Form 1065) and, if applicable, Schedule﻿ ﻿K-3 (Form 1065) or substitute Schedule﻿ ﻿K-3 (Form 1065).

S corporations.  File a 2023 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. Otherwise, see S corporations under March 15, earlier. Provide each shareholder with a copy of their final or amended Schedule﻿ ﻿K-1 (Form 1120-S) 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).

Corporations.  Deposit the third installment of estimated income tax for 2024.

Fourth Quarter

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

October 10

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during September, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

October 15

Individuals.  If you have an automatic 6-month extension to file your income tax return for 2023, file Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due.

Corporations.  File a 2023 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. Otherwise, see Corporations under April 15, earlier.

November 12

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during October, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

December 10

Employees who work for tips.  If you received $20 or more in tips during November, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

December 16

Corporations.  Deposit the fourth installment of estimated income tax for 2024.

Fiscal-Year Taxpayers

If you use a fiscal year (rather than the calendar year) as your tax year, you should change some of the dates in this calendar. Use the following general guidelines to make these changes.

The 3 months that make up each quarter of a fiscal year may be different from those of each calendar quarter, depending on when the fiscal year begins. Also, see Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, earlier.

Individuals

Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR.

This form is due on the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of your tax year. Form 4868 is used to request an extension of time to file Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR.

Estimated tax payments (Form 1040-ES).

Payments are due on the 15th day of the 4th, 6th, and 9th months of your tax year and on the 15th day of the 1st month after your tax year ends.

Partnerships

Form 1065.

This form is due on the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of the partnership's tax year. Provide each partner with a copy of their Schedule﻿ ﻿K-1 (Form 1065) or substitute Schedule﻿ ﻿K-1 (Form 1065) and, if applicable, Schedule﻿ ﻿K-3 (Form 1065) or substitute Schedule﻿ ﻿K-3 (Form 1065) by the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of the partnership's tax year. Form 7004 is used to request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file Form 1065.

Corporations and S Corporations

Form 1120 (or Form 7004).

This form is due on the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of the corporation’s tax year. However, a corporation with a fiscal tax year ending June 30 must file by the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of its tax year. A corporation with a short tax year ending anytime in June will be treated as if the short year ended on June 30, and must file by the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of its tax year.

Form 7004 is used to request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file Form 1120. However, corporations with a fiscal tax year ending June 30, or a short tax year treated as if the short year ended June 30, will use Form 7004 to request an automatic 7-month extension of time to file Form 1120.

Form 1120-S (or Form 7004).

This form is due on the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of the corporation's tax year. Provide each shareholder with a copy of their Schedule﻿ ﻿K-1 (Form 1120-S) 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) by the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of the corporation's tax year. Form 7004 is used to request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file Form 1120-S.

Estimated tax payments.

Payments are due on the 15th day of the 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th months of the corporation's tax year.

Form 2553.

This form is used to choose S corporation treatment. It is due no more than 2 months and 15 days after the beginning of the tax year the election is to take effect or at any time during the preceding tax year.

Employer's Tax Calendar

This tax calendar covers various due dates of interest to employers. Principally, it covers the following federal taxes.

Income tax you withhold from your employees' wages or from nonpayroll amounts you pay out.

Social security and Medicare taxes (FICA taxes) you withhold from your employees' wages and the social security and Medicare taxes you must pay as an employer.

Federal unemployment (FUTA) tax you must pay as an employer.

The calendar lists due dates for filing returns and for making deposits of these three taxes throughout the year. Use this calendar with Pub. 15, which gives the deposit rules.

Forms you may need.

The following is a list and description of the primary employment tax forms you may need.

Form 940, Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return. This form is due the last day of the first calendar month after the calendar year ends. Use it to report the FUTA tax on wages you paid.

Form 941, Employer's QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return. This form is due the last day of the first calendar month after the calendar quarter ends. Use it to report social security and Medicare taxes and withheld income taxes on wages if your employees aren't farm workers or household employees.

Form 943, Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Employees. This form is due the last day of the first calendar month after the calendar year ends. Use it to report social security and Medicare taxes and withheld income taxes on wages if your employees are farm workers.

Form 944, Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return. This form is due the last day of the first calendar month after the calendar year ends. Certain small employers use it instead of Form 941 to report social security and Medicare taxes and withheld income tax.

Form 945, Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax. This form is due the last day of the first calendar month after the calendar year ends. Use it to report income tax withheld on all nonpayroll items. A list of nonpayroll items is available in the Instructions for Form 945.

Fiscal-year taxpayers.

The dates in this calendar apply whether you use a fiscal year or the calendar year as your tax year. The only exception is the date for filing Forms 5500, Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan, and 5500-EZ, Annual Return of A One-Participant (Owners/Partners and Their Spouses) Retirement Plan or A Foreign Plan. These employee benefit plan forms are due by the last day of the seventh month after the plan year ends. See All employers under July 31, later. For more information on filing these forms, go to IRS.gov/Form5500.

Extended due dates.

If you timely deposit in full the tax you’re required to report on Form 940, 941, 943, 944, or 945, you may file the return by the 10th day of the 2nd month that follows the end of the return period.

If you’re subject to the semiweekly deposit rule, use Table 2 near the end of this publication for your deposit due dates. However, if you accumulate $100,000 or more of taxes on any day during a deposit period, you must deposit the tax by the next business day instead of the date shown in Table 2.

First Quarter

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

During January

All employers.

Give your employees their copies of Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, for 2023 by January 31, 2024. If the employee agreed to receive Form W-2 electronically, have it posted on a website and notify the employee of the posting.

January 16

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in December 2023.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in December 2023.

January 31

All employers.  Give your employees their copies of Form W-2 for 2023. If an employee agreed to receive Form W-2 electronically, have it posted on a website and notify the employee of the posting.

File Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, along with Copy A of all the Forms W-2 you issued for 2023.

Payers of nonemployee compensation.  File Form 1099-NEC for nonemployee compensation paid in 2023.

Payers of gambling winnings.  If you either paid reportable gambling winnings or withheld income tax from gambling winnings, give the winners their copies of Form W-2G.

Nonpayroll taxes.  File Form 945 to report income tax withheld for 2023 on all nonpayroll items, including backup withholding and withholding on pensions, annuities, IRAs, gambling winnings, and payments of Indian gaming profits to tribal members. Deposit or pay any undeposited tax under the accuracy of deposits rule. If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return. If you deposited the tax for the year timely, properly, and in full, you have until February 12 to file the return.

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  File Form 941 for the fourth quarter of 2023. Deposit or pay any undeposited tax under the accuracy of deposits rule. If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return. If you deposited the tax for the quarter timely, properly, and in full, you have until February 12 to file the return.

Certain small employers.  File Form 944 to report social security and Medicare taxes and withheld income tax for 2023. Deposit or pay any undeposited tax under the accuracy of deposits rule. If your tax liability is $2,500 or more for 2023 but less than $2,500 for the fourth quarter, deposit any undeposited tax or pay it in full with a timely filed return. If you deposited the tax for the year timely, properly, and in full, you have until February 12 to file the return.

Farm employers.  File Form 943 to report social security and Medicare taxes and withheld income tax for 2023. Deposit or pay any undeposited tax under the accuracy of deposits rule. If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return. If you deposited the tax for the year timely, properly, and in full, you have until February 12 to file the return.

Federal unemployment (FUTA) tax.  File Form 940 for 2023. If your undeposited tax is $500 or less, you can either pay it with your return or deposit it. If it is more than $500, you must deposit it. However, if you deposited the tax for the year timely, properly, and in full, you have until February 12 to file the return.

February 12

Nonpayroll taxes.  File Form 945 to report income tax withheld for 2023 on all nonpayroll items. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the year timely, properly, and in full.

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  File Form 941 for the fourth quarter of 2023. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the quarter timely, properly, and in full.

Certain small employers.  File Form 944 to report social security and Medicare taxes and withheld income tax for 2023. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the year timely, properly, and in full.

Farm employers.  File Form 943 to report social security and Medicare taxes and withheld income tax for 2023. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the year timely, properly, and in full.

Federal unemployment (FUTA) tax.  File Form 940 for 2023. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the year timely, properly, and in full.

February 15

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in January.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in January.

February 16

All employers.  Begin withholding income tax from the pay of any employee who claimed exemption from withholding in 2023, but didn't give you Form W-4 (or Form W-4(SP), its Spanish version) to continue the exemption this year.

February 28

Payers of gambling winnings.  File Form 1096 along with Copy A of all the Forms W-2G you issued for 2023.

If you file Forms W-2G electronically, your due date for filing them with the IRS will be extended to April 1. The due date for giving the recipient these forms remains January 31.

Health coverage reporting to IRS.  If you’re an Applicable Large Employer, file paper Forms 1094-C, Transmittal of Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Information Returns, and 1095-C with the IRS. For all other providers of minimum essential coverage, file paper Forms 1094-B, Transmittal of Health Coverage Information Returns, and 1095-B with the IRS. If you’re filing any of these forms with the IRS electronically, your due date for filing them will be extended to April 1. See the Instructions for Forms 1094-B and 1095-B, and the Instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for more information about the information reporting requirements.

February 29

Large food and beverage establishment employers.  File Form 8027, Employer's Annual Information Return of Tip Income and Allocated Tips. Use Form 8027-T, Transmittal of Employer's Annual Information Return of Tip Income and Allocated Tips, to summarize and transmit paper Forms 8027 if you have more than one establishment.

If you file Forms 8027 electronically, your due date for filing them with the IRS will be extended to April 1.

March 1

Health coverage reporting to employees.  If you’re an Applicable Large Employer, provide Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage, to full-time employees. For all other providers of minimum essential coverage, provide Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, to responsible individuals. See the Instructions for Forms 1094-B and 1095-B, and the Instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for more information about the information reporting requirements.

March 15

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in February.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in February.

Second Quarter

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

April 1

Electronic filing of Forms W-2G.  File copies of all the Forms W-2G you issued for 2023. This due date applies only if you electronically file. Otherwise, see Payers of gambling winnings under February 28, earlier.

The due date for giving the recipient these forms remains January 31.

For information about filing Forms W-2G electronically, see Pub. 1220.

Electronic filing of Forms 8027.  File Forms 8027 for 2023. This due date applies only if you electronically file. Otherwise, see Large food and beverage establishment employers under February 29, earlier.

Electronic filing of Forms 1094-C and 1095-C and Forms 1094-B and 1095-B.  If you’re an Applicable Large Employer, file electronic Forms 1094-C and 1095-C with the IRS. For all other providers of minimum essential coverage, file electronic Forms 1094-B and 1095-B with the IRS. Otherwise, see Health coverage reporting to IRS under February 28, earlier.

April 15

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in March.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in March.

Household employers.  If you paid cash wages of $2,600 or more in 2023 to a household employee, you must file Schedule﻿ ﻿H (Form 1040). If you’re required to file a federal income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR), file Schedule﻿ ﻿H (Form 1040) with the return and report any household employment taxes. If you live in Maine or Massachusetts, you may file by April 17. Report any federal unemployment (FUTA) tax on Schedule﻿ ﻿H (Form 1040) if you paid total cash wages of $1,000 or more in any calendar quarter of 2022 or 2023 to household employees. Also, report any income tax you withheld for your household employees. For more information, see Pub. 926.

April 30

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  File Form 941 for the first quarter of 2024. Deposit or pay any undeposited tax under the accuracy of deposits rule. If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return. If you deposited the tax for the quarter timely, properly, and in full, you have until May 10 to file the return.

Federal unemployment (FUTA) tax.  Deposit the tax owed through March if more than $500.

May 10

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  File Form 941 for the first quarter of 2024. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the quarter timely, properly, and in full.

May 15

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in April.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in April.

June 17

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in May.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in May.

Third Quarter

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

July 15

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in June.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in June.

July 31

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  File Form 941 for the second quarter of 2024. Deposit or pay any undeposited tax under the accuracy of deposits rule. If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return. If you deposited the tax for the quarter timely, properly, and in full, you have until August 12 to file the return.

Certain small employers.  Deposit any undeposited tax if your tax liability is $2,500 or more for 2024 but less than $2,500 for the second quarter.

Federal unemployment (FUTA) tax.  Deposit the tax owed through June if more than $500.

All employers.  If you maintain an employee benefit plan, such as a pension, profit-sharing, or stock bonus plan, file Form 5500 or 5500-EZ for calendar year 2023. If you use a fiscal year as your plan year, file the form by the last day of the seventh month after the plan year ends. For more information on filing these forms, go to IRS.gov/Form5500.

August 12

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  File Form 941 for the second quarter of 2024. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the quarter timely, properly, and in full.

August 15

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in July.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in July.

September 16

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in August.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in August.

Fourth Quarter

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

October 15

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in September.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in September.

October 31

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  File Form 941 for the third quarter of 2024. Deposit or pay any undeposited tax under the accuracy of deposits rule. If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return. If you deposited the tax for the quarter timely, properly, and in full, you have until November 12 to file the return.

Certain small employers.  Deposit any undeposited tax if your tax liability is $2,500 or more for 2024 but less than $2,500 for the third quarter.

Federal unemployment (FUTA) tax.  Deposit the tax owed through September if more than $500.

During November

Income tax withholding.  Encourage employees to fill out a new Form W-4 or Form W-4(SP) for 2025 if they experienced any personal or financial changes. Examples of changes that could require a new Form W-4 include changing the filing status on a tax return, changing the number of jobs worked during the year, and other income, deductions, or credits. The 2025 revision of Form W-4 will be available at IRS.gov/FormW4 by mid-December. Encourage your employees to use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator available at IRS.gov/W4App.

November 12

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  File Form 941 for the third quarter of 2024. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the quarter timely, properly, and in full.

November 15

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in October.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in October.

December 16

Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in November.

Nonpayroll withholding.  If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments made in November.

Excise Tax Calendar

This tax calendar gives the due dates for filing returns and making deposits of excise taxes. Use this calendar with Pub. 510. Also, see the instructions for Forms 11-C, 720, 730, and 2290 for more information. References to Form 2290 also apply to Form 2290(SP).

Forms you may need.

The following is a list and description of the excise tax forms you may need.

Form 11-C, Occupational Tax and Registration Return for Wagering. Use this form to register any wagering activity and to pay an occupational tax on wagering. File Form 11-C if you’re in the business of accepting wagers, including conducting a wagering pool or lottery, or are an agent of someone who accepts wagers. You must file the form before you begin accepting wagers. After that, file the form by July 1 of each year. Also, see Form 730 below.

Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return. File this form by the last day of the month following the calendar quarter. Use this form to report a wide variety of excise taxes, including:

Environmental taxes,

Communications and air transportation taxes,

Fuel taxes,

Retail tax,

Ship passenger tax, and

Manufacturers taxes.

Form 730, Monthly Tax Return for Wagers. Use this form to pay an excise tax on wagers you accept. File this form for each month by the last day of the following month. Also, see Form 11-C above.

Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return. Use this form to pay the federal use tax on heavy highway vehicles registered in your name. File this form by the last day of the month following the month of the vehicle's first taxable use in the tax period. The tax period begins on July 1 and ends the following June 30. You must pay the full year's tax on all vehicles you have in use during the month of July. You must also pay a partial-year tax on taxable vehicles that you put into use in a month after July. For more information, see the Instructions for Form 2290.

Fiscal-year taxpayers.

The dates in this calendar apply whether you use a fiscal year or the calendar year as your tax year.

Adjustments for Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays.

Generally, if a due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the due date is delayed until the next day that isn't a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. For excise taxes, there are two exceptions to this rule.

For deposits of regular method taxes, if the due date is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the due date is the immediately preceding day that isn't a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

Under the special September deposit rules, if the due date falls on a Saturday, the deposit is due on the preceding Friday. If the due date falls on a Sunday, the deposit is due on the following Monday. For more information, see the Instructions for Form 720.

The Excise Tax Calendar has been adjusted for all of these provisions.

Regular method taxes.

These are taxes, other than alternative method taxes used for communication and air transportation taxes, reported on Form 720 for which deposits are required.

First Quarter

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

January 2

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during November 2023.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in November 2023.

January 10

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the first 15 days of December 2023.

January 12

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the last 16 days of December 2023.

January 25

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 16 days of December 2023.

January 29

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of January.

January 31

Form 720 taxes.  File Form 720 for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during December 2023.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in December 2023.

February 12

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the first 15 days of January.

February 14

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the last 16 days of January.

February 27

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 16 days of January.

February 29

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during January.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in January.

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of February.

March 12

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the first 15 days of February.

March 14

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the last 14 days of February.

March 27

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 14 days of February.

March 29

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of March.

Second Quarter

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

April 1

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during February.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in February.

April 10

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the first 15 days of March.

April 12

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the last 16 days of March.

April 25

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 16 days of March.

April 29

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of April.

April 30

Form 720 taxes.  File Form 720 for the first quarter of 2024.

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during March.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in March.

May 10

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the first 15 days of April.

May 14

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the last 15 days of April.

May 28

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 15 days of April.

May 29

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of May.

May 31

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during April.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in April.

June 12

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the first 15 days of May.

June 14

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the last 16 days of May.

June 26

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 16 days of May.

June 28

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of June.

Third Quarter

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

July 1

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during May.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in May.

Floor stocks tax for ozone-depleting chemicals (IRS No. 20).  Deposit the tax for January 1, 2024.

Occupational excise taxes.  File Form 11-C to register and pay the annual tax if you’re in the business of accepting wagers.

July 10

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the first 15 days of June.

July 12

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the last 15 days of June.

July 25

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 15 days of June.

July 29

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of July.

July 31

Form 720 taxes.  File Form 720 for the second quarter of 2024.

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during June.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in June.

August 12

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the first 15 days of July.

August 14

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the last 16 days of July.

August 27

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 16 days of July.

August 29

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of August.

September 3

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the full year's tax on all vehicles you have in use during the month of July.

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during July.

September 11

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the first 15 days of August.

September 13

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the last 16 days of August.

September 25

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 16 days of August.

September 27

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of September.

September 30

Regular method taxes (special September deposit rule).  Deposit the tax for the period beginning September 16 and ending September 26.

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method (special September deposit rule).  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the period beginning September 1 and ending September 11.

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during August.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in August.

Fourth Quarter

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

October 10

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method (special September deposit rule).  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the period beginning September 12 and ending September 15.

October 11

Regular method taxes (special September deposit rule).  Deposit the tax for the last 4 days of September.

October 25

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 15 days of September.

October 29

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of October.

October 31

Form 720 taxes.  File Form 720 for the third quarter of 2024.

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during September.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in September.

November 13

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the first 15 days of October.

November 14

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the last 16 days of October.

November 27

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 16 days of October.

November 29

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of November.

December 2

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during October.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in October.

December 11

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the first 15 days of November.

December 13

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the last 15 days of November.

December 26

Communications and air transportation taxes under the alternative method.  Deposit the tax included in amounts billed or tickets sold during the last 15 days of November.

December 27

Regular method taxes.  Deposit the tax for the first 15 days of December.

December 31

Wagering tax.  File Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers accepted during November.

Heavy highway vehicle use tax.  File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in November.

Table 2.  Due Dates for Electronic Funds Transfer of Taxes for 2024 Under the Semiweekly Rule

First Quarter:

Second Quarter:

Third Quarter:

Fourth Quarter:

Payroll Date

Due Date

Payroll Date

Due Date

Payroll Date

Due Date

Payroll Date

Due Date

Jan 1–2

Jan 5

Apr 1–2

Apr 5

Jul 1–2

Jul 8

Oct 1

Oct 4

Jan 3–5

Jan 10

Apr 3–5

Apr 10

Jul 3–5

Jul 10

Oct 2–4

Oct 9

Jan 6–9

Jan 12

Apr 6–9

Apr 12

Jul 6–9

Jul 12

Oct 5–8

Oct 11

Jan 10–12

Jan 18

Apr 10–12

Apr 18

Jul 10–12

Jul 17

Oct 9–11

Oct 17

Jan 13–16

Jan 19

Apr 13–16

Apr 19

Jul 13–16

Jul 19

Oct 12–15

Oct 18

Jan 17–19

Jan 24

Apr 17–19

Apr 24

Jul 17–19

Jul 24

Oct 16–18

Oct 23

Jan 20–23

Jan 26

Apr 20–23

Apr 26

Jul 20–23

Jul 26

Oct 19–22

Oct 25

Jan 24–26

Jan 31

Apr 24–26

May 1

Jul 24–26

Jul 31

Oct 23–25

Oct 30

Jan 27–30

Feb 2

Apr 27–30

May 3

Jul 27–30

Aug 2

Oct 26–29

Nov 1

Jan 31–Feb 2

Feb 7

May 1–3

May 8

Jul 31–Aug 2

Aug 7

Oct 30–Nov 1

Nov 6

Feb 3–6

Feb 9

May 4–7

May 10

Aug 3–6

Aug 9

Nov 2–5

Nov 8

Feb 7–9

Feb 14

May 8–10

May 15

Aug 7–9

Aug 14

Nov 6–8

Nov 14

Feb 10–13

Feb 16

May 11–14

May 17

Aug 10–13

Aug 16

Nov 9–12

Nov 15

Feb 14–16

Feb 22

May 15–17

May 22

Aug 14–16

Aug 21

Nov 13–15

Nov 20

Feb 17–20

Feb 23

May 18–21

May 24

Aug 17–20

Aug 23

Nov 16–19

Nov 22

Feb 21–23

Feb 28

May 22–24

May 30

Aug 21–23

Aug 28

Nov 20–22

Nov 27

Feb 24–27

Mar 1

May 25–28

May 31

Aug 24–27

Aug 30

Nov 23–26

Dec 2

Feb 28–Mar 1

Mar 6

May 29–31

Jun 5

Aug 28–30

Sep 5

Nov 27–29

Dec 4

Mar 2–5

Mar 8

Jun 1–4

Jun 7

Aug 31–Sep 3

Sep 6

Nov 30–Dec 3

Dec 6

Mar 6–8

Mar 13

Jun 5–7

Jun 12

Sep 4–6

Sep 11

Dec 4–6

Dec 11

Mar 9–12

Mar 15

Jun 8–11

Jun 14

Sep 7–10

Sep 13

Dec 7–10

Dec 13

Mar 13–15

Mar 20

Jun 12–14

Jun 20

Sep 11–13

Sep 18

Dec 11–13

Dec 18

Mar 16–19

Mar 22

Jun 15–18

Jun 24

Sep 14–17

Sep 20

Dec 14–17

Dec 20

Mar 20–22

Mar 27

Jun 19–21

Jun 26

Sep 18–20

Sep 25

Dec 18–20

Dec 26

Mar 23–26

Mar 29

Jun 22–25

Jun 28

Sep 21–24

Sep 27

Dec 21–24

Dec 30

Mar 27–29

Apr 3

Jun 26–28

Jul 3

Sep 25–27

Oct 2

Dec 25–27

Jan 2

Mar 30–31

Apr 5

Jun 29–30

Jul 8

Sep 28–30

Oct 4

Dec 28–31

Jan 6

Note. This calendar reflects all legal holidays.

How To Get Tax Help

If you have questions about a tax issue; need help preparing your tax return; or want to download free publications, forms, or instructions, go to IRS.gov to find resources that can help you right away.

Preparing and filing your tax return.

After receiving all your wage and earnings statements (Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, etc.); unemployment compensation statements (by mail or in a digital format) or other government payment statements (Form 1099-G); and interest, dividend, and retirement statements from banks and investment firms (Forms 1099), you have several options to choose from to prepare and file your tax return. You can prepare the tax return yourself, see if you qualify for free tax preparation, or hire a tax professional to prepare your return.

Free options for tax preparation.

Your options for preparing and filing your return online or in your local community, if you qualify, include the following.

Free File. This program lets you prepare and file your federal individual income tax return for free using software or Free File Fillable Forms. However, state tax preparation may not be available through Free File. Go to IRS.gov/FreeFile to see if you qualify for free online federal tax preparation, e-filing, and direct deposit or payment options.

VITA. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people with low-to-moderate incomes, persons with disabilities, and limited-English-speaking taxpayers who need help preparing their own tax returns. Go to IRS.gov/VITA, download the free IRS2Go app, or call 800﻿-﻿906﻿-﻿9887 for information on free tax return preparation.

TCE. The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older. TCE volunteers specialize in answering questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. Go to IRS.gov/TCE or download the free IRS2Go app for information on free tax return preparation.

MilTax. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified veterans may use MilTax, a free tax service offered by the Department of Defense through Military OneSource. For more information, go to MilitaryOneSource (MilitaryOneSource.mil/MilTax).Also, the IRS offers Free Fillable Forms, which can be completed online and then e-filed regardless of income.

Using online tools to help prepare your return.

Go to IRS.gov/Tools for the following.

The Earned Income Tax Credit Assistant (IRS.gov/EITCAssistant) determines if you’re eligible for the earned income credit (EIC).

The Online EIN Application (IRS.gov/EIN) helps you get an employer identification number (EIN) at no cost.

The Tax Withholding Estimator (IRS.gov/W4App) makes it easier for you to estimate the federal income tax you want your employer to withhold from your paycheck. This is tax withholding. See how your withholding affects your refund, take-home pay, or tax due.

The First-Time Homebuyer Credit Account Look-up (IRS.gov/HomeBuyer) tool provides information on your repayments and account balance.

The Sales Tax Deduction Calculator (IRS.gov/SalesTax) figures the amount you can claim if you itemize deductions on Schedule﻿ ﻿A (Form 1040).

Getting answers to your tax questions. On IRS.gov, you can get up-to-date information on current events and changes in tax law.

IRS.gov/Help: A variety of tools to help you get answers to some of the most common tax questions.

IRS.gov/ITA: The Interactive Tax Assistant, a tool that will ask you questions and, based on your input, provide answers on a number of tax topics.

IRS.gov/Forms: Find forms, instructions, and publications. You will find details on the most recent tax changes and interactive links to help you find answers to your questions.

You may also be able to access tax information in your e-filing software.

Need someone to prepare your tax return?

There are various types of tax return preparers, including enrolled agents, certified public accountants (CPAs), accountants, and many others who don’t have professional credentials. If you choose to have someone prepare your tax return, choose that preparer wisely. A paid tax preparer is:

Primarily responsible for the overall substantive accuracy of your return,

Required to sign the return, and

Required to include their preparer tax identification number (PTIN).

Although the tax preparer always signs the return, you're ultimately responsible for providing all the information required for the preparer to accurately prepare your return and for the accuracy of every item reported on the return. Anyone paid to prepare tax returns for others should have a thorough understanding of tax matters. For more information on how to choose a tax preparer, go to Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer on IRS.gov.

Employers can register to use Business Services Online.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers online service at SSA.gov/employer for fast, free, and secure W-2 filing options to CPAs, accountants, enrolled agents, and individuals who process Form W-2 and Form W-2c, Corrected Wage and Tax Statement.

IRS social media.

Go to IRS.gov/SocialMedia to see the various social media tools the IRS uses to share the latest information on tax changes, scam alerts, initiatives, products, and services. At the IRS, privacy and security are our highest priority. We use these tools to share public information with you. Don’t post your social security number (SSN) or other confidential information on social media sites. Always protect your identity when using any social networking site.

The following IRS YouTube channels provide short, informative videos on various tax-related topics in English, Spanish, and ASL.

Youtube.com/irsvideos.

Youtube.com/irsvideosmultilingua.

Youtube.com/irsvideosASL.

Watching IRS videos.

The IRS Video portal (IRSVideos.gov) contains video and audio presentations for individuals, small businesses, and tax professionals.

Online tax information in other languages.

You can find information on IRS.gov/MyLanguage if English isn’t your native language.

Free Over-the-Phone Interpreter (OPI) Service.

The IRS is committed to serving taxpayers with limited-English proficiency (LEP) by offering OPI services. The OPI Service is a federally funded program and is available at Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs), most IRS offices, and every VITA/TCE tax return site. The OPI Service is accessible in more than 350 languages.

Accessibility Helpline available for taxpayers with disabilities.

Taxpayers who need information about accessibility services can call 833﻿-﻿690﻿-﻿0598. The Accessibility Helpline can answer questions related to current and future accessibility products and services available in alternative media formats (for example, braille, large print, audio, etc.). The Accessibility Helpline does not have access to your IRS account. For help with tax law, refunds, or account-related issues, go to IRS.gov/LetUsHelp.

Note. Form 9000, Alternative Media Preference, or Form 9000(SP) allows you to elect to receive certain types of written correspondence in the following formats.

Standard Print.

Large Print.

Braille.

Audio (MP3).

Plain Text File (TXT).

Braille Ready File (BRF).

Disasters.

Go to IRS.gov/DisasterRelief to review the available disaster tax relief.

Getting tax forms and publications.

Go to IRS.gov/Forms to view, download, or print most of the forms, instructions, and publications you may need. Or, you can go to IRS.gov/OrderForms to place an order.

Getting tax publications and instructions in eBook format.

Download and view most tax publications and instructions (including Pub. 509) on mobile devices as eBooks at IRS.gov/eBooks.

IRS eBooks have been tested using Apple's iBooks for iPad. Our eBooks haven’t been tested on other dedicated eBook readers, and eBook functionality may not operate as intended.

Access your online account (individual taxpayers only).

Go to IRS.gov/Account to securely access information about your federal tax account.

View the amount you owe and a breakdown by tax year.

See payment plan details or apply for a new payment plan.

Make a payment or view 5 years of payment history and any pending or scheduled payments.

Access your tax records, including key data from your most recent tax return, and transcripts.

View digital copies of select notices from the IRS.

Approve or reject authorization requests from tax professionals.

View your address on file or manage your communication preferences.

Get a transcript of your return.

With an online account, you can access a variety of information to help you during the filing season. You can get a transcript, review your most recently filed tax return, and get your adjusted gross income. Create or access your online account at IRS.gov/Account.

Tax Pro Account.

This tool lets your tax professional submit an authorization request to access your individual taxpayer IRS online account. For more information, go to IRS.gov/TaxProAccount.

Using direct deposit.

The safest and easiest way to receive a tax refund is to e-file and choose direct deposit, which securely and electronically transfers your refund directly into your financial account. Direct deposit also avoids the possibility that your check could be lost, stolen, destroyed, or returned undeliverable to the IRS. Eight in 10 taxpayers use direct deposit to receive their refunds. If you don’t have a bank account, go to IRS.gov/DirectDeposit for more information on where to find a bank or credit union that can open an account online.

Reporting and resolving your tax-related identity theft issues.

Tax-related identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information to commit tax fraud. Your taxes can be affected if your SSN is used to file a fraudulent return or to claim a refund or credit.

The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages (including shortened links), telephone calls, or social media channels to request or verify personal or financial information. This includes requests for personal identification numbers (PINs), passwords, or similar information for credit cards, banks, or other financial accounts.

Go to IRS.gov/IdentityTheft, the IRS Identity Theft Central webpage, for information on identity theft and data security protection for taxpayers, tax professionals, and businesses. If your SSN has been lost or stolen or you suspect you’re a victim of tax-related identity theft, you can learn what steps you should take.

Get an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). IP PINs are six-digit numbers assigned to taxpayers to help prevent the misuse of their SSNs on fraudulent federal income tax returns. When you have an IP PIN, it prevents someone else from filing a tax return with your SSN. To learn more, go to IRS.gov/IPPIN.

Ways to check on the status of your refund.

Go to IRS.gov/Refunds.

Download the official IRS2Go app to your mobile device to check your refund status.

Call the automated refund hotline at 800﻿-﻿829﻿-﻿1954.

The IRS can’t issue refunds before mid-February for returns that claimed the EIC or the additional child tax credit (ACTC). This applies to the entire refund, not just the portion associated with these credits.

Making a tax payment.

Payments of U.S. tax must be remitted to the IRS in U.S. dollars. Digital assets are not accepted. Go to IRS.gov/Payments for information on how to make a payment using any of the following options.

IRS Direct Pay: Pay your individual tax bill or estimated tax payment directly from your checking or savings account at no cost to you.

Debit Card, Credit Card, or Digital Wallet: Choose an approved payment processor to pay online or by phone.

Electronic Funds Withdrawal: Schedule a payment when filing your federal taxes using tax return preparation software or through a tax professional.

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System: Best option for businesses. Enrollment is required.

Check or Money Order: Mail your payment to the address listed on the notice or instructions.

Cash: You may be able to pay your taxes with cash at a participating retail store.

Same-Day Wire: You may be able to do same-day wire from your financial institution. Contact your financial institution for availability, cost, and time frames.

Note. The IRS uses the latest encryption technology to ensure that the electronic payments you make online, by phone, or from a mobile device using the IRS2Go app are safe and secure. Paying electronically is quick, easy, and faster than mailing in a check or money order.

What if I can’t pay now?

Go to IRS.gov/Payments for more information about your options.

Apply for an online payment agreement (IRS.gov/OPA) to meet your tax obligation in monthly installments if you can’t pay your taxes in full today. Once you complete the online process, you will receive immediate notification of whether your agreement has been approved.

Use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier to see if you can settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe. For more information on the Offer in Compromise program, go to IRS.gov/OIC.

Filing an amended return.

Go to IRS.gov/Form1040X for information and updates.

Checking the status of your amended return.

Go to IRS.gov/WMAR to track the status of Form 1040-X amended returns.

It can take up to 3 weeks from the date you filed your amended return for it to show up in our system, and processing it can take up to 16 weeks.

Understanding an IRS notice or letter you’ve received.

Go to IRS.gov/Notices to find additional information about responding to an IRS notice or letter.

Responding to an IRS notice or letter.

You can now upload responses to all notices and letters using the Document Upload Tool. For notices that require additional action, taxpayers will be redirected appropriately on IRS.gov to take further action. To learn more about the tool, go to IRS.gov/Upload.

Note. You can use Schedule﻿ ﻿LEP (Form 1040), Request for Change in Language Preference, to state a preference to receive notices, letters, or other written communications from the IRS in an alternative language. You may not immediately receive written communications in the requested language. The IRS’s commitment to LEP taxpayers is part of a multi-year timeline that began providing translations in 2023. You will continue to receive communications, including notices and letters, in English until they are translated to your preferred language.

Contacting your local TAC.

Keep in mind, many questions can be answered on IRS.gov without visiting a TAC. Go to IRS.gov/LetUsHelp for the topics people ask about most. If you still need help, TACs provide tax help when a tax issue can’t be handled online or by phone. All TACs now provide service by appointment, so you’ll know in advance that you can get the service you need without long wait times. Before you visit, go to IRS.gov/TACLocator to find the nearest TAC and to check hours, available services, and appointment options. Or, on the IRS2Go app, under the Stay Connected tab, choose the Contact Us option and click on “Local Offices.”

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) Is Here To Help You

What Is TAS?

TAS is an independent organization within the IRS that helps taxpayers and protects taxpayer rights. TAS strives to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly and that you know and understand your rights under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

How Can You Learn About Your Taxpayer Rights?

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights describes 10 basic rights that all taxpayers have when dealing with the IRS. Go to TaxpayerAdvocate.IRS.gov to help you understand what these rights mean to you and how they apply. These are your rights. Know them. Use them.

What Can TAS Do for You?

TAS can help you resolve problems that you can’t resolve with the IRS. And their service is free. If you qualify for their assistance, you will be assigned to one advocate who will work with you throughout the process and will do everything possible to resolve your issue. TAS can help you if:

Your problem is causing financial difficulty for you, your family, or your business;

You face (or your business is facing) an immediate threat of adverse action; or

You’ve tried repeatedly to contact the IRS but no one has responded, or the IRS hasn’t responded by the date promised.

How Can You Reach TAS?

TAS has offices in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. To find your advocate’s number:

Go to TaxpayerAdvocate.IRS.gov/Contact-Us;

Download Pub. 1546, The Taxpayer Advocate Service Is Your Voice at the IRS, available at IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1546.pdf;

Call the IRS toll free at 800-TAX-FORM (800﻿-﻿829﻿-﻿3676) to order a copy of Pub. 1546;

Check your local directory; or

Call TAS toll free at 877﻿-﻿777﻿-﻿4778.

How Else Does TAS Help Taxpayers?

TAS works to resolve large-scale problems that affect many taxpayers. If you know of one of these broad issues, report it to TAS at IRS.gov/SAMS. Be sure to not include any personal taxpayer information.

Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs)

LITCs are independent from the IRS and TAS. LITCs represent individuals whose income is below a certain level and who need to resolve tax problems with the IRS. LITCs can represent taxpayers in audits, appeals, and tax collection disputes before the IRS and in court. In addition, LITCs can provide information about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in different languages for individuals who speak English as a second language. Services are offered for free or a small fee. For more information or to find an LITC near you, go to the LITC page at TaxpayerAdvocate.IRS.gov/LITC or see IRS Pub. 4134, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic List, at IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4134.pdf.