2022 calendar of tax deadlines

We want to help make sure you don’t miss any important 2022 tax deadlines. So, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments, and other actions are due. Before you become overwhelmed in the chaos of “tax season,” please review this 2022 tax calendar. Then, feel free to let us know if you have any questions or would like assistance in meeting the deadlines.

2022 Tax Deadlines for Individuals

Date	Deadline
February 10	Reporting income tax withholding and FICA taxes for the fourth quarter of 2021 (Form 941). Filing a 2021 return for federal unemployment taxes (Form 940). However, only if you deposited on time and in full all of the associated taxes due.
March 10	Reporting February tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form4070).
April 11	Reporting March tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form4070).
April 18	Filing a 2021 income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) or filing for an automatic six-month extension (Form 4868) and also paying any tax due. (See June 15 for an exception for certain taxpayers.) Paying the first installment of 2022 estimated taxes, but only if not paying income tax through withholding (Form 1040-ES). Making 2021 contributions to a traditional IRA or Roth IRA. That is even if a 2021 income tax return extension is filed. Making 2021 contributions to a SEP or certain other retirement plans. Although, that is unless a 2021 income tax return extension is filed. Filing a 2021 gift tax return (Form 709) or filing for an automatic six-month extension (Form 8892) and also paying any gift tax due. Filing for an automatic six-month extension (Form 4868) to extend both Form 1040 and, but only if no gift tax is due, Form 709. Trusts and estates: Filing an income tax return for the 2021 calendar year (Form 1041) or filing for an automatic five-and-a-half-month extension to September 30 (Form 7004) and also paying any income tax due.
May 10	Reporting April tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form4070).
June 10	Reporting May tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form4070).
June 15	Filing a 2021 individual income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) or filing for a four-month extension (Form 4868), and also paying any tax and interest due, but only if you live outside the United States. Paying the second installment of 2022 estimated taxes, but only if not paying income tax through withholding (Form 1040-ES).
July 11	Reporting June tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form4070).
August 10	Reporting July tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form4070).
September 12	Reporting August tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form4070).
September 15	Paying the third installment of 2022 estimated taxes, but only if not paying income tax through withholding (Form 1040-ES).
September 30	Trusts and estates: Filing an income tax return for the 2021 calendar year (Form 1041) and also paying any tax, interest, and penalties due, but only if an automatic five-and-a-half-month extension was filed.
October 11	Reporting September tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form 4070).
October 17	Filing a 2021 income tax return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) and also paying any tax, interest, and penalties due, but only if an automatic six-month extension was filed or if an automatic four-month extension was filed by a taxpayer living outside the United States. Making contributions for 2021 to certain existing retirement plans or establishing and contributing to a SEP for 2021, but only if an automatic six-month extension was filed. Filing a 2021 gift tax return (Form 709) and also paying any tax, interest, and penalties due, but only if an automatic six-month extension was filed.
November 10	Reporting October tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form4070).
December 12	Reporting November tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form4070).

For Businesses, Corporations, Partnerships, and Exempt Organizations

Date	Deadline
February 15	Providing Form1099-B, 1099-S, and certain Forms1099-MISC (those in which payments in Box8 or Box10 are being reported) to recipients.
February 28	Filing Form 1098, Form 1099 (besides those with a January 31 deadline), and Form W-2G. Additionally, filing transmittal Form 1096 for interest, dividends, and miscellaneous payments made during 2021. Electronic filers can defer filing to March 31.
March 15	Calendar-year S corporations: Filing a 2021 income tax return (Form 1120S) or filing for an automatic six-month extension (Form 7004) and also paying any tax due. Calendar-year partnerships: Filing a 2021 income tax return (Form 1065 or Form 1065-B) or requesting an automatic six-month extension (Form 7004).
April 18	Calendar-year corporations: Filing a 2021 income tax return (Form 1120) or filing for an automatic six-month extension (Form 7004) and also paying any tax due. Calendar-year corporations: Paying the first installment of 2022 estimated income taxes.
May 16	Exempt organizations: Filing a 2021 calendar-year information return (Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF) or filing for an automatic six-month extension (Form 8868) and also paying any tax due. Small exempt organizations (with gross receipts normally of $50,000 or less): Filing a 2021 e-Postcard (Form 990-N), but only if not filing Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
June 15	Calendar-year corporations:Paying the second installment of 2022 estimated income taxes.
September 15	Calendar-year corporations: Paying the third installment of 2022 estimated income taxes. Calendar-year S corporations: Filing a 2021 income tax return (Form 1120-S) and also paying any tax, interest, and penalties due, but only if an automatic six-month extension was filed. Calendar-year S corporations: Making contributions for 2021 to certain employer-sponsored retirement plans, but only if an automatic six-month extension was filed. Calendar-year partnerships: Filing a 2021 income tax return (Form 1065 or Form 1065-B), but only if an automatic six-month extension was filed.
October 17	Calendar-year C corporations: Filing a 2021 income tax return (Form 1120) and also paying any tax, interest, and penalties due, but only if an automatic six-month extension was filed. Calendar-year C corporations: Making contributions for 2021 to certain employer-sponsored retirement plans, but only if an automatic six-month extension was filed.
November 16	Exempt organizations: Filing a 2021 calendar-year information return (Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF) and also paying any tax, interest, and penalties due, but only if a six-month extension was previously filed.
December 15	Calendar-year corporations:Paying the fourth installment of 2022 estimated income taxes.

2022 Deadlines for Employers

Date	Deadline
February 10	Reporting income tax withholding and FICA taxes for the fourth quarter of 2021 (Form 941) and filing a 2021 return for federal unemployment taxes (Form 940), but only if you deposited on time and in full all of the associated taxes due.
March 31	Electronically filing 2021 Form1097, Form1098, Form1099 (other than those with an earlier deadline), and FormW-2G.
April 18	Filing Schedule H, but only if wages paid equal $2,300 or more in 2021 and Form 1040 isn’t required to be filed. For those filing Form 1040, Schedule H is to be submitted with the return and is thus extended to the due date of the return.
May 2	Reporting income tax withholding and FICA taxes for the first quarter of 2022 (Form 941) and also paying any tax due.
May 10	Reporting income tax withholding and FICA taxes for the first quarter of 2022 (Form 941), but only if you deposited on time and in full all of the associated taxes due.
August 1	Reporting income tax withholding and FICA taxes for the second quarter of 2022 (Form 941) and also paying any tax due. Filing a 2021 calendar-year retirement plan report (Form 5500 or Form 5500-EZ) or requesting an extension.
August 10	Reporting income tax withholding and FICA taxes for the second quarter of 2022 (Form 941), but only if you deposited on time and in full all of the associated taxes due.
September 30	Establishing a SIMPLE or a Safe-Harbor401(k) plan for 2021, except in certain circumstances.
October 31	Reporting income tax withholding and FICA taxes for third quarter 2022 (Form 941) and also paying any tax due.
November 10	Reporting income tax withholding and FICA taxes for the third quarter of 2022 (Form 941). However, only if you deposited on time and in full all of the associated taxes due.

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