2026 tax calendar

Every federal and Florida deadline that matters to a small business or its owner, in one place. Filter by who it applies to or by quarter.

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2026 federal and Florida tax deadlines for businesses and individuals
DateApplies toDeadline
Jan 15, 2026 Individual Q4 2025 estimated tax payment due
Final quarterly estimated payment for the 2025 tax year.
Jan 31, 2026 Payroll W-2 and 1099-NEC deadline
Forms must be furnished to recipients and filed with the SSA or IRS.
Jan 31, 2026 Payroll Form 941 (Q4 2025) and Form 940 due
Quarterly federal payroll return and annual FUTA return.
Jan 31, 2026 Payroll Florida RT-6 (Q4 2025) due
Florida reemployment tax quarterly report.
Feb 20, 2026 Business Florida sales tax (January) due
Form DR-15 for monthly filers. Late after the 20th.
Mar 16, 2026 Business S corporation & partnership returns due
Forms 1120-S and 1065, or file Form 7004 to extend to September 15.
Mar 16, 2026 Business S corporation election deadline (Form 2553)
To take effect for the 2026 calendar tax year.
Apr 15, 2026 Individual Individual tax returns due (Form 1040)
Or file Form 4868 to extend to October 15. Payment is still due today.
Apr 15, 2026 Business C corporation returns due (Form 1120)
Or file Form 7004 to extend to October 15.
Apr 15, 2026 Individual Q1 2026 estimated tax payment due
First quarterly estimated payment for the 2026 tax year.
Apr 30, 2026 Payroll Form 941 (Q1) and Florida RT-6 due
Quarterly federal payroll return and Florida reemployment tax report.
May 1, 2026 Business Florida annual report due
Filed with the Division of Corporations. A $400 late penalty applies after this date.
May 15, 2026 Business Nonprofit Form 990 due
For calendar-year exempt organizations. Extendable by six months on Form 8868.
Jun 15, 2026 Individual Q2 2026 estimated tax payment due
Covers income earned April 1 through May 31, 2026.
Jul 31, 2026 Payroll Form 941 (Q2) and Florida RT-6 due
Quarterly federal payroll return and Florida reemployment tax report.
Sep 15, 2026 Business Extended S corp & partnership returns due
Final deadline for extended Forms 1120-S and 1065. No further extension.
Sep 15, 2026 Individual Q3 2026 estimated tax payment due
Covers income earned June 1 through August 31, 2026.
Oct 15, 2026 Individual Extended individual returns due (Form 1040)
Final deadline for extended personal returns.
Oct 15, 2026 Business Extended C corporation returns due
Final deadline for extended Form 1120.
Nov 2, 2026 Payroll Form 941 (Q3) and Florida RT-6 due
Quarterly filings: October 31 falls on a weekend in 2026.
Nov 16, 2026 Business Extended Form 990 due
Final deadline for extended nonprofit returns.
Dec 31, 2026 Business Year-end planning deadline
Last day for most tax-saving actions: equipment purchases, retirement contributions, timing decisions.
Jan 15, 2027 Individual Q4 2026 estimated tax payment due
Final quarterly estimated payment for the 2026 tax year.

A note on these dates

Deadlines shift when they fall on a weekend or federal holiday, and your fiscal year may differ from the calendar year. This calendar covers the most common situations for Florida small businesses: we confirm every date against your specific circumstances as part of any engagement.

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