2026 IRS Filing Deadline: 1099, W-2, 94x & More

Find 2026 tax filing deadlines for Forms 1099, W-2, 94x, 1042, 1042-S, 1095, 1098, 480, 5500, 5498, 990, and extensions.

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Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
709 October 15, 2026 If an extension was filed for the original deadline of April 15, 2026.
990 Series October 15, 2026
  • Calendar tax year ended: May 31, 2026
  • Original filing deadline: October 15, 2026
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: April 15, 2027
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

5500-SF, EZ October 15, 2026 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Dec 31, 2025.
Form Type IRS e-filing Description
941 Q3, 2026 November 2, 2026 The deadline is the last day of the month after the quarter ends.
990 Series November 15, 2026
  • Calendar tax year ended: June 30, 2026
  • Original filing deadline: November 15, 2026
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: May 17, 2027
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

5500-SF November 2, 2026 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on March 31, 2026.
5500-EZ November 2, 2026 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on March 31, 2026.
5558 November 2, 2026 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on March 31, 2026.
5500-SF, EZ November 16, 2026 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on January 31, 2026.
5500-SF November 30, 2026 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on April 30, 2026.
5500-EZ November 30, 2026 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on April 30, 2026.
5558 November 30, 2026 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on April 30, 2026.
Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
990 Series December 15, 2026
  • Calendar tax year ended: July 31, 2026
  • Original filing deadline: December 15, 2026
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: June 15, 2027
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

5500-SF, EZ December 15, 2026 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on February 28, 2026.
5500-SF December 31, 2026 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on May 31, 2026.
5500-EZ December 31, 2026 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on May 31, 2026.
5558 December 31, 2026 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on May 31, 2026.
Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
990 Series January 15, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: August 31, 2026
  • Original filing deadline: January 15, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: July 15, 2027
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

5500-SF, EZ January 15, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Mar 31, 2026.
Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
1099-NEC, W-2, W-2VI, W-2GU, W-2AS February 1, 2027

The deadline is January 31 each year for both the IRS copy and the recipient copy, due on the same day. If January 31 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.

  • Recipient copy is due February 1, 2027.
  • Paper filing with the IRS is due February 1, 2027.
941 Q4, 2026 February 1, 2027 The deadline is January 31 each year for the IRS copy. If January 31 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
940, 943, 944, 945 February 1, 2027 The deadline is January 31 each year for the IRS copy. If January 31 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
480.7A February 1, 2027 Recipient copy is due February 1, 2027.
5500-SF February 1, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on Jun 30, 2026.
5500-EZ February 1, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on Jun 30, 2026.
5558 February 1, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on Jun 30, 2026.
5500-SF, EZ February 16, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Apr 30, 2026.
990 Series February 16, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: September 30, 2026
  • Original filing deadline: February 16, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: August 16, 2027
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
1099-MISC

(If no data in Box 8 or 10)

March 31, 2027
  • Applies when Boxes 8 and 10 are blank.
  • Recipient copy is due February 1, 2027.
  • Paper filing with the IRS is due March 1, 2027.
1099-MISC

(With data in Box 8 or 10)

March 31, 2027
  • Applies when Boxes 8 and 10 contain an amount.
  • Recipient copy is due February 16, 2027.
  • Paper filing with the IRS is due March 1, 2027.
1099-A, C, DIV, G, INT, K, PATR, OID, R, SA, Q, QA, CAP, LPS, LTC March 31, 2027
  • Recipient copy is due February 1, 2027.
  • Paper filing with the IRS is due March 1, 2027.
1099-SB March 31, 2027

If notice of a transfer to a foreign person is received after January 31, the recipient statement is due within 30 days of receiving the notice.

  • Recipient copy is due February 15, 2027.
  • Paper filing with the IRS is due March 1, 2027.
1098, 1098-T, 1098-E, 1098-F, 1098-VLI, 1098-Q March 31, 2027
  • Recipient copy is due February 1, 2027.
  • Paper filing with the IRS is due March 1, 2027.
1098-C March 31, 2027
  • Recipient copy deadline: Within 30 days of the date of sale or contribution.
  • Paper filing with the IRS is due March 1, 2027.
1098-MA –
  • Recipient copy is due February 1, 2027.
  • Paper filing with the IRS is due March 1, 2027.
3921, 3922, W-2G March 31, 2027
  • Recipient copy is due February 1, 2027.
  • Paper filing with the IRS is due March 1, 2027.
1099-B, DA, S, LS, 1097-BTC March 31, 2027
  • Recipient copy is due February 16, 2027.
  • Paper filing with the IRS is due March 1, 2027.
  • 1099-LS: Applies to reportable life insurance policy sale payments.
  • 1097-BTC: Recipient copies are due on the 15th day of the second month after each quarter ends.
1042, 1042-S March 15, 2027 Paper filing with the IRS is due March 1, 2027.
1095-B, 1095-C March 31, 2027
  • Recipient copy is due March 2, 2027.
  • Paper filing with the IRS is due March 1, 2027.
480.6A, 6B, 6D March 1, 2027
  • Recipient copy is due March 1, 2027.
  • 480.6D: Recipient copies must be delivered within seven calendar days of the official filing deadline.
5500-SF March 1, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on Jul 31, 2026.
5500-EZ March 1, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on Jul 31, 2026.
5558 March 1, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on Jul 31, 2026.
5500-SF, EZ March 15, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on May 31, 2026.
5500-SF March 31, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on Aug 31, 2026.
5500-EZ March 31, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on Aug 31, 2026.
5558 March 31, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on Aug 31, 2026.
7004 March 15, 2027

Extended deadline: September 15, 2027

The original filing deadline for Forms 1120, 1041, and other applicable forms is April 15, 2027.

990 Series March 15, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: October 31, 2026
  • Original filing deadline: March 15, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: September 15, 2027
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
941 Q1, 2026 April 30, 2027 The deadline is the last day of the month after the quarter ends.
709 April 15, 2027 Extended deadline: October 15, 2027
5500-SF, EZ April 15, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Jun 30, 2026.
5500-SF April 30, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on Sep 30, 2026.
5500-EZ April 30, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on Sep 30, 2026.
5558 April 30, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on Sep 30, 2026.
4868 April 15, 2027

Extended deadline: October 15, 2027

The original filing deadline for Form 1040-NR is June 15, 2027.

8892 April 15, 2027 Extended deadline: October 15, 2027
990 Series April 15, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: November 30, 2026
  • Original filing deadline: April 15, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: October 15, 2027
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
990 Series May 17, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: December 31, 2026
  • Original filing deadline: May 17, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: November 15, 2027
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

8868 May 17, 2027

Extended deadline: November 15, 2027

The original filing deadline for Forms 990-T (sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trust) and 1041-A is April 15, 2027.

5500-SF, EZ May 17, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Jul 31, 2026.
Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
5498 June 1, 2027 Recipient copy is due February 1, 2027 for FMV, RMD, and SIMPLE IRA details; other contributions are due June 1, 2027.
5498-SA June 1, 2027 Recipient copy is due June 1, 2027.
5498-ESA June 1, 2027 Recipient copy is due April 30, 2027.
5498-QA, 5498-TA June 1, 2027 Recipient copy is due March 15, 2027.
5500-SF June 1, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on Oct 31, 2026.
5500-EZ June 1, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on Oct 31, 2026.
5558 June 1, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on Oct 31, 2026.
5500-SF, EZ June 15, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Aug 31, 2026.
5500-SF June 30, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on Nov 30, 2026.
5500-EZ June 30, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on Nov 30, 2026.
5558 June 30, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on Nov 30, 2026.
990 Series June 15, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: January 31, 2027
  • Original filing deadline: June 15, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: December 15, 2027
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
990 Series July 15, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: February 28, 2027
  • Original filing deadline: July 15, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: January 18, 2028
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

5500-SF, EZ July 15, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Sep 30, 2026.
Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
941 Q2, 2026 August 02, 2027 The deadline is July 31 each year for the IRS copy. If July 31 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
990 Series August 16, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: March 31, 2027
  • Original filing deadline: August 16, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: February 15, 2028
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

5500-SF August 2, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on Dec 31, 2026.
5500-EZ August 2, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on Dec 31, 2026.
5558 August 2, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on Dec 31, 2026.
5500-SF, EZ August 16, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Oct 31, 2026.
5500-SF August 31, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on Jan 31, 2027.
5500-EZ August 31, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on Jan 31, 2027.
5558 August 31, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on Jan 31, 2027.
Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
990 Series September 15, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: April 30, 2027
  • Original filing deadline: September 15, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: March 15, 2028
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

5500-SF, EZ September 15, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Nov 30, 2026.
5500-SF September 30, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on Feb 28, 2027.
5500-EZ September 30, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on Feb 28, 2027.
5558 September 30, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on Feb 28, 2027.
Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
990 Series October 15, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: May 31, 2027
  • Original filing deadline: October 15, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: April 17, 2028
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

5500-SF, EZ October 15, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Dec 31, 2026.
Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
941 Q3, 2026 November 1, 2027 The deadline is the last day of the month after the quarter ends.
990 Series November 15, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: June 30, 2027
  • Original filing deadline: November 15, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: May 15, 2028
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

5500-SF November 1, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on Mar 31, 2027.
5500-EZ November 1, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on Mar 31, 2027.
5558 November 1, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on Mar 31, 2027.
5500-SF, EZ November 15, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Jan 31, 2027.
5500-SF November 30, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on Apr 30, 2027.
5500-EZ November 30, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on Apr 30, 2027.
5558 November 30, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on Apr 30, 2027.
Form Type E-filing Deadline Description
990 Series December 15, 2027
  • Calendar tax year ended: July 31, 2027
  • Original filing deadline: December 15, 2027
  • Extension: Form 8868 filed by the original deadline
  • Extended filing deadline: June 15, 2028
Note

Form 990-N cannot be extended.

5500-SF, EZ December 15, 2027 Filed a 5558 extension for the plan year ended on Feb 28, 2027.
5500-SF December 31, 2027 Deadline to file a small employee benefit plan if the plan year ended on May 31, 2027.
5500-EZ December 31, 2027 Deadline to file a one-participant retirement plan or foreign plan if the plan year ended on May 31, 2027.
5558 December 31, 2027 Deadline to request a one-time extension for Form 5500 series and Form 8955-SSA if the plan year ended on May 31, 2027.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline for filing Form 1099-NEC in 2027?

For the 2026 tax year, Form 1099-NEC is generally due to the IRS and recipients by February 1, 2027. The deadline for paper filing with the IRS is also February 1, 2027. Learn more


What is the deadline for filing Form W-2 in 2027?

For the 2026 tax year, Forms W-2 are generally due to employees and the Social Security Administration by February 1, 2027. Check the applicable requirements for your filing situation. Learn more


Can I extend the deadline for filing my tax forms?

Some tax forms are eligible for extensions, depending on the form and filing requirements. You must generally submit the appropriate extension request by the original deadline. An extension to file with the IRS does not necessarily extend the deadline for furnishing recipient copies.

Learn more about which extension form applies to each tax form.


When are Forms 5500-SF and 5500-EZ due?

The deadlines for Forms 5500-SF and 5500-EZ depend on the plan’s tax year-end. These forms are generally due by the last day of the seventh month following the end of the plan year. Eligible filers may request an extension using Form 5558.


What are the penalties for missing IRS filing deadlines?

For information returns due in 2026, the IRS may impose the following penalties for each return filed late or each recipient statement furnished late:

  • $60 per return or statement: If corrected within 30 days after the due date.
  • $130 per return or statement: If corrected more than 30 days late but by August 1.
  • $340 per return or statement: If corrected after August 1 or not filed.
  • $680 per return or statement: For intentional disregard of filing or furnishing requirements. No maximum penalty applies in these cases.

These penalties may apply separately to IRS filings and recipient statements. Annual maximums vary depending on the filer’s business size and the circumstances. Additional penalties may apply to other types of tax returns or failures.

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