2025 IRS Key Tax Dates

Jan. 15: Final estimated tax payment for 2024 due
Jan. 27: IRS begins processing 2024 tax returns
March 15: Corporate & Estate Returns Due
April 15: Filing deadline for 2024 taxes. First estimated tax payment for tax year 2025 due
June 16: Second estimated tax payment for 2025 due
Sept. 15: Third estimated tax payment for 2025 due
Oct. 15: Extended deadline to file 2024 tax return
Jan. 15, 2026: Fourth estimated tax payment for 2025 due When does tax season start? The IRS will begin accepting and processing new returns on Jan. 27.

The agency says most taxpayers will get their refunds within 21 days of when they file electronically, barring any issues with processing their tax returns. Electronic filing, when linked with direct deposit, is the fastest way to get a refund. In 2024 the average tax refund was $3,050. Paying estimated taxes Self-employed people must pay estimated taxes every quarter. The first payment for the 2024 tax year is due April 15, with other quarterly payments due June 16, Sept. 15 and Jan. 15, 2026.