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2026 Deadline Calendar

Filing & payment datesTY 2026
Q4 2025 estimated paymentSelf-employedJan 15
W-2s & 1099-NEC to recipientsEmployersJan 31
S-corp (1120-S) & partnership (1065) returnsBusinessesMar 16
Individual 1040, C-corp & Q1 estimateEveryoneApr 15
File an extension (6 months)If you need timeApr 15
Q2 2026 estimated paymentSelf-employedJun 15
Q3 estimate & extended business returnsBusinessesSep 15
Extended individual & C-corp returnsOn extensionOct 15
Key numbers

Figures of the Quarter

Limits & ratesTY 2026
Standard mileage rateper business mile70¢
401(k) elective deferral+$8,000 catch-up at 50+$24,500
IRA contribution limittraditional or Roth$7,500
HSA contribution (self)$8,750 family$4,400
Standard deduction (MFJ)$15,750 single$31,500
Social Security wage base6.2% to the cap$184,500

The “Figures of the Quarter” values are illustrative placeholders for this template — confirm current-year figures with your preparer or the IRS before relying on them.

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