Here are some of the most commonly used forms and due dates:
Form |
2018 Filing Due Date |
Form W-2 (electronic or mail) Form 1065 – Partnerships Form 1120S – S Corporations Form 1040 – Individuals FinCEN 114 – FBAR (will be allowed to extend) |
January 31st March 15th March 15th April 17th April 17th |
Form 1041 – Trusts and Estates Form 1120 – C Corporations Form 990 Series – Tax Exempt Org Form 5500 Series – Employee Benefit Plan
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April 17th April 17th May 15th July 31st
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Form Form 1065 Extended Return Form 1120S Extended Return |
Extended Due Dates September 17th September 17th |
Form 1041 Extended Return Form 1120 Extended Return Form 1040 Extended Return FinCEN 114 (Extended with Form 1040) Form 990 Series Extended Return |
October 1st October 15th October 15th October 15th November 15th |
Form 5500 Series Extended Return |
November 15th |
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Fiscal Year:
- Partnership and S Corporation tax returns are due the 15th day of the third month after the end of their tax year. S Corporations is unchanged.
- C Corporation tax returns due the 15th day of the fourth month after the end of the tax year.
- Employee Benefit Plan tax returns due the last day of the seventh month after the plan.
There may be changes for the following: Changes include:
- Filers of U.S. Return of Partnership Income (Form 1065)
- U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts (Form 1041)
- Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plans
- Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FinCEN 114, FBAR)
- Filers of Form 990 (series).
Check with a professional, credible tax preparer to learn about additional changes in order to avoid fines and assure you are maximizing returns.