What is the deadline for sending federal income tax forms?
Ava Robinson
Published Apr 01, 2026
In 2020, Tax Day (the deadline for filing your federal income tax return) was pushed back from April 15 to July 15 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the IRS extended the due date again – this time to May 17.
How do I get IRS publications by mail?
By Mail. You can call 1-800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676) Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm local time – except Alaska and Hawaii which follow Pacific time – to order current year forms, instructions and publications as well as prior year forms and instructions by mail.
April 15
When to file If you’re a calendar year filer and your tax year ends on December 31, the due date for filing your federal individual income tax return is generally April 15 of each year.
Is there a deadline to pay federal taxes for 2020?
The extension of the federal tax filing deadline also applies to 2020 tax payments. Taxpayers that owe money can defer federal tax payments for Tax Year 2020, interest free and penalty free until May 17. This deferment applies to all individual taxpayers.
Is there an extension to file your 2020 tax return?
If you need even more time to complete your 2020 federal returns you can request an extension to Oct. 15 by filing Form 4868 through your tax professional, tax software or using the Free File link on IRS.gov. Filing Form 4868 gives taxpayers until Oct. 15 to file their 2021 tax return but does not grant an extension of time to pay taxes due.
What is the IRS Form 4868 extension for 2020?
4868. 2020. Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return . Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (99) OMB No. 1545-0074. For calendar year 2020, or other tax year beginning , 2020, and ending , 20 . Part I Identification. 1. Your name(s) (see instructions) Address (see instructions)
Is there extension of time to file Form 709 for 2020?
An extension of time to file your 2020 calendar year income tax return also extends the time to file Form 709 for 2020. However, it doesn’t extend the time to pay any gift and GST tax you may owe for 2020. To make a payment of gift and GST tax, see Form 8892. If you don’t pay the amount due by the regular due date for Form 709,