IRS Form Filing Deadlines 2025

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Important Notes

  • event Recipient Copies: Must be furnished by specific dates
  • description Paper Filing: Earlier deadlines apply for paper returns
  • cloud_upload Electronic Filing: Extended deadlines with e-filing
  • schedule Extensions: Some forms may qualify for extensions

2025 IRS Filing Deadlines

Complete deadline information for all forms we support

1099 Series Forms

Form Type Furnish to Recipient File by Paper File Electronically
1099-NEC February 2 February 2 February 2
1099-MISC February 2* / February 17** March 2 March 31
1099-INT February 2 March 2 March 31
1099-DIV February 2 March 2 March 31
1099-B February 15 March 2 March 31
1099-DA February 15 March 2 March 31
1099-G February 2 March 2 March 31
1099-K February 2 March 2 March 31
1099-R February 2 March 2 March 31
1099-S February 15 March 2 March 31
Other 1099 Forms February 2 March 2 March 31

* February 2 if reporting payments in boxes 8 or 10
** February 17 for other payments (e.g., box 7 for direct sales)

W-2 Forms

Form Type Furnish to Recipient File by Paper File Electronically
W-2 February 2 February 2 March 31
W-2G February 2 March 2 March 31

1098 Series Forms

Form Type Furnish to Recipient File by Paper File Electronically
1098, 1098-C, 1098-E, 1098-T February 2 March 2 March 31
1098-F February 2 March 2 March 31
1098-Q February 2 March 2 March 2

ACA Forms (1095 Series)

Form Type Furnish to Recipient File by Paper File Electronically
1095-B March 2* March 2 March 31
1095-C March 2* March 2 March 31

* March 2 for furnishing to recipients (unless using alternative method for 1095-C)

5498 Series Forms

Form Type Furnish to Recipient File by Paper File Electronically
5498, 5498-ESA, 5498-SA May 31 May 31 May 31

Stock Option Forms

Form Type Furnish to Recipient File by Paper File Electronically
3921, 3922 February 2 March 2 March 31

info Important Filing Information

  • check_circle Electronic Filing Advantage: E-filing generally provides extended deadlines (until March 31 for most forms) compared to paper filing.
  • check_circle Weekend/Holiday Rule: If a deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the deadline is extended to the next business day.
  • check_circle Extensions Available: Some forms may qualify for automatic or requested extensions. Check with the IRS for specific form requirements.
  • check_circle Penalties for Late Filing: Late filing can result in significant penalties. File early to avoid issues and give yourself time to correct any errors.

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