Tax deadlines, by state

Filing deadlines, extension rules, and estimated payment dates for every state, DC, and the federal calendar. Choose the year the deadline falls in.

Estimated payments only: state estimated tax payment dates for 2026, all 51 jurisdictions in one table.

The short answer Most states file individual income tax returns on the same day as the federal deadline (April 15), with a six-month extension to file. A few states set their own dates, several handle extensions differently, and nine states have no individual income tax at all. Any deadline that falls on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Pick a year above, then your state, for the exact dates and the state source behind each one.

Frequently asked questions

Which year do I pick?

Pick the calendar year the deadline falls in. Your 2025 return is due in spring 2026, so it is on the 2026 page, together with the 2026 estimated payments. The 2025 page covers the 2024 return and the 2025 estimated payments.

Do all states have an income tax deadline?

No. Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming, and New Hampshire don't levy a broad individual income tax, so there's no state individual return to file, though federal deadlines still apply.

Does a state extension extend the time to pay?

Almost never. An extension extends the time to file, not to pay. Pay what you expect to owe by the original deadline to avoid penalties and interest.

Dates are the statutory deadlines and move to the next business day when they fall on a weekend or holiday. Always confirm current dates with your state's Department of Revenue or the IRS. This is general information, not tax advice.