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What is the corporate tax due date?

Author

John Thompson

Published Apr 20, 2026

April 15th
Federal income tax return, Form 1120, is due by April 15th for calendar year taxpayers, or the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of the corporation’s fiscal year.

Is the tax deadline extended this year?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government extended this year’s federal income tax filing deadline from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The deadline to submit this form is April 15. This extension, however, is only for filing – it does not apply to payments.

Income tax returns for domestic corporations or foreign corporations with US offices. 15 April for C corporations, 15 March for S corporations (Form 7004 may be filed to obtain an automatic six-month extension).

Are corporate taxes paid monthly?

The corporation must file a corporate tax return, IRS Form 1120, and pay taxes at a corporate income tax rate on any profits. If a corporation will owe taxes, it must estimate the amount of tax due for the year and make quarterly payments to the IRS by the 15th day of the 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th months of the tax year.

When do you have to pay franchise tax in 2019?

Tax Year 2019 and later – 15th day of the 11th month after the close of the tax year. Your total tax owed is due on the 15th day of the 4th month after the close of your tax year. Your minimum franchise tax is $800. You’re not required to pay the annual fee.

When do I have to file my franchise tax report?

Annual Franchise Tax Reports. The annual franchise tax report is due May 15. If May 15 falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date will be the next business day.

When is the due date for franchise tax in Texas?

Franchise Tax Due Date Extended Due to statewide inclement weather in February 2021, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is automatically extending the due date for 2021 Texas franchise tax reports to June 15, 2021, consistent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). See Comptroller Hegar’s press release.

When do C corporations have to file tax returns?

C Corporations. Corporations often choose any convenient date as their year-end (usually a quarter-end) date. For the 2018 tax year, corporation tax returns are due and taxes are payable on the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of the company’s fiscal (financial) year.