Mark Your Calendars…Check it Twice!

The US tax laws are complex and it does not appear that things are going to get easier any time soon.  Since we get so many questions regarding “what is due when”, we thought that this reference chart may be helpful to those of you who are interested in being “on time, every time”.

April 15:  Last “on time” payment date for prior year return

1^st Quarter Estimated Tax Due

June 15:  Automatic Extension Due Date-Form 1040 with attachments

Extension due date—Form 4868/2350

2^nd Quarter Estimated Tax Due

June 30:  FBAR due—no extensions available

September 15:   3^rd Quarter Estimated Tax Due

October 15^th:   4868 Extended Individual Tax Return Due with attachments

November 15^th:   2350 Extended Individual Tax Return Due with attachments to meet Physical Presence Test

January 15^th:     4^th Quarter Estimated Tax Due

 

Keep in mind:

If you owe no tax, there will be no penalty or interest assessments for a late filed individual return.

The foreign income exclusion can be revoked if your return is not timely filed.

Hefty FBAR late filing penalties may apply, even though there is no tax related to that form.