{"id":1826,"date":"2024-12-30T04:59:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T04:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=1826"},"modified":"2024-12-30T04:59:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T04:59:13","slug":"irs-2025-tax-filing-season-key-dates-deadlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/irs-2025-tax-filing-season-key-dates-deadlines\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS 2025 Tax Filing Season: Key Dates and Deadlines You Can\u2019t Afford to Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As 2025 begins, taxpayers across the U.S. are preparing for the annual tax filing season. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/irs-2025-tax-filing-season-key-dates-deadlines\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/irs-2025-tax-filing-season-key-dates-deadlines\/\">Internal Revenue Service<\/a> (IRS) has outlined essential dates and deadlines that are critical for avoiding penalties and ensuring a smooth filing process. Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#mark-your-calendar-federal-filing-deadlines\">Mark Your Calendar: Federal Filing Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#need-more-time-extensions-are-available\">Need More Time? Extensions Are Available<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#state-tax-filing-deadlines\">State Tax Filing Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#special-deadlines-to-remember\">Special Deadlines to Remember<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#stay-prepared\">Stay Prepared<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mark-your-calendar-federal-filing-deadlines\">Mark Your Calendar: Federal Filing Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IRS typically kicks off tax season in <strong>late January<\/strong>, with taxpayers able to start submitting returns. While the exact date for 2025 hasn\u2019t been confirmed yet, past trends suggest the season will begin around <strong>January 29, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>federal tax return deadline<\/strong> is set for <strong>Tuesday, April 15, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/franklin-county-sales-tax-to-rise-in-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1818\">Franklin County Sales Tax to Rise in 2025: What It Means for Residents and Transit Improvements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/irs-announces-new-tax-brackets-deductions-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"775\">IRS Announces New Tax Brackets and Deductions for 2025: Changes That Could Save You Money<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/irs-can-boost-your-retirement-savings-by-1000\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1034\">How the IRS Can Boost Your Retirement Savings by $1,000 or more: Get Paid to Save<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"need-more-time-extensions-are-available\">Need More Time? Extensions Are Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need additional time to file your taxes, you can request a <strong>free extension<\/strong> using the IRS\u2019 Free File software. This extends your filing deadline to <strong>October 15, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> The extension only applies to filing your return, not to paying any taxes owed. Payments are still due by April 15 to avoid interest and penalties.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/kansas-eliminates-grocery-sales-tax-in-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1756\">Kansas Eliminates Grocery Sales Tax in 2025: A New Era of Savings for Families<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/snap-payment-schedule-january-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1739\">SNAP Payment Schedule January 2025: When to Expect Your Food Stamps on EBT Cards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/snap-benefit-increase-in-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1686\">SNAP Benefit Increase in 2025: Amount, Eligibility &amp; Rates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/stimulus-payments-set-to-arrive-in-january\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1728\">Stimulus Payments Set to Arrive in January: Are You Eligible for Up to $1,400?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"state-tax-filing-deadlines\">State Tax Filing Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many states align their tax filing deadlines with the federal date, some have unique schedules. Here are notable state deadlines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delaware:<\/strong> Tuesday, April 30, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hawaii:<\/strong> Monday, April 22, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iowa:<\/strong> Tuesday, April 30, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kentucky:<\/strong> Thursday, April 18, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Louisiana:<\/strong> Wednesday, May 15, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maine &amp; Massachusetts:<\/strong> Wednesday, April 17, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missouri:<\/strong> Thursday, April 18, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Mexico:<\/strong> Wednesday, April 30, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virginia:<\/strong> Wednesday, May 1, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>West Virginia:<\/strong> Thursday, April 18, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For all other states requiring income tax payments, the deadline aligns with the federal date: <strong>April 15, 2025<\/strong>. States also offer filing extensions, so visit your state\u2019s tax authority website for specific details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"special-deadlines-to-remember\">Special Deadlines to Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stimulus Check Claims<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taxpayers who didn\u2019t receive the full amount of their <strong>2021 Recovery Rebate Credit<\/strong> or stimulus payments have until <strong>April 15, 2025<\/strong>, to file their tax return and claim the rebate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This credit was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to help individuals receive the Economic Impact Payments they were entitled to but didn\u2019t receive in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay-prepared\">Stay Prepared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tax filing season can feel overwhelming, but staying informed about deadlines is the first step toward a stress-free process. Mark these dates, explore the IRS Free File options, and check with your state tax agency for additional details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to meet your tax obligations on time and avoid penalties\u2014start preparing now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As 2025 begins, taxpayers across the U.S. are preparing for the annual tax filing season. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has outlined essential dates and deadlines that are critical for avoiding penalties and ensuring a smooth filing process. Here\u2019s what you need to know: Mark Your Calendar: Federal Filing Deadlines The IRS typically kicks off&nbsp;<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/irs-2025-tax-filing-season-key-dates-deadlines\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1826","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1826","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1826"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1826\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1829,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1826\/revisions\/1829"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1826"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1826"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1826"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}