2026 IRS Personal Tax Return Extension Deadline: Don't Miss October 15th

If you filed an IRS personal tax return extension for your 2025 federal income tax return, the extended filing deadline is October 15th, 2026.

The IRS personal tax return extension deadline gives individual taxpayers additional time to file their return, but an extension to file is not an extension to pay. If you owed taxes for 2025, penalties and interest may continue

to apply to unpaid balances.

What Should You Do Before the October 15 Tax Deadline?

If you still need to file your 2025 1040 personal tax return, now is the time to:

• Gather any missing W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents

• Organize business, investment, and rental income records

• Review deductions and available tax credits

• Provide your information to your tax professional

• Address any outstanding federal or state tax payments

  
  

Waiting until the last minute can create unnecessary stress and increase the risk of missing important information.

Need Help Filing Your Extended Tax Return?

Don't wait until the October 15th, 2025 1040 personal tax return extension deadline to get started. Still need to file your 2025 1040 personal tax return? ➡️ Contact us today. Our team can help you prepare and file your extended tax return accurately and get you ready for the upcoming deadline.