2024 Individual US Tax Year Deadlines: What You Need to Know

The US tax year filing submissions can be overwhelming to some due to the various deadlines. Below we have outlined what you need to know for the 2024 US tax year which runs on a calendar year basis.

15th April 2025

Deadline for Filing 2024 Individual Tax Returns
(Form 1040/1040NR, Form 709 – Gift, Form 114 – FBAR, 2024 Corp Income Tax return, Form 1041, 2024 Individual Sates’ Income Tax forms)

Those living outside the US on this date get an automatic 2-month extension to file their returns – 15th June 2025.

Those living in the US and require an extension to file their returns, a Form 4868 can be filed granting a 6-month extension leading to 15th October 2025.

Please note these extensions only apply to filings and not any payments to make, interest starts to accrue from this date and penalties kick in from 15th June for those living outside the US.

Extension Forms and dates below

• Form 709 (Gift) – 6-month extension via Form 4868.
• Form 114 (FBAR) – 6-month automatic extension
• 2024 Corporation Income Tax Return – 6-month extension via Form 7004
• 2024 US Trust Form 1041 – 5 & ½ -month extension via Form 7004
• 2024 State Returns – Various; please check state websites for further details.

16th June 2025

US citizens or resident aliens living outside the United States or Puerto Rico must file Form 1040 and pay any taxes due by 16th June 2025

15th October 2025

Extended Deadline for Filing 2024 Tax Returns
If you received a 6-month extension for any of the filings above on 15th April, then the final deadline for submitting your 2024 tax return is 15th October 2025.

15th December 2025

Further Extended Deadline for Filing 2024 Tax Returns

If you received a 6-month extension as above and are outside the US, then you also receive another 2-month automatic extension leading you up to 15th December 2025.

31st December 2025

Deadline for UK (Foreign) Tax Payments for Foreign Tax Credit Purposes

2025 Estimated Tax Payments

• Q1 – 15th April 2025
• Q2 – 16th June 2025
• Q3 – 15th September 2025
• Q4 – 15th January 2026

Stay Updated:

For the most current information and updates to deadlines, be sure to visit the IRS website.

If you need help with your US tax obligations, we’re here for you. Whether you’re located in the US or abroad, reach out today, and our team will assist you with your tax filing needs.