Tax Resources
Tax Calendar
IMPORTANT TAX DATES FOR INDIVIDUALS
February 2, 2026 – The deadline to send W-2 and 1099 Forms for 2025
This is the deadline for employers to send out W-2 Forms to employees and 1099 Forms to non-employees who provide services for the 2025 tax year. Although the deadline is typically January 31, it falls on a Saturday in 2026, so forms will be due the following business day, Monday, February 2, 2026.
February 17, 2026 – The W-4 Form Exemption Due for 2026
A Form W-4 claiming exemption from withholding is valid for only the calendar year in which it’s furnished to the employer. To continue to be exempt from withholding in the next year, an employee must give you a new Form W-4 claiming exempt status by Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
April 15, 2026 – Individual Income Tax Returns Due for 2025
The filing deadline to submit 2025 tax returns or an extension to file and pay tax owed is Tuesday, April 15, 2026, for most taxpayers.
Tax Forms
These links will let you download the Internal Revenue Service’s most frequently requested tax forms. Clicking on one of these links will download a PDF version of the form directly from the Internal Revenue Service website.
1040
U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Form | Instructions
1040-SR
An alternative to the Form 1040 for
taxpayers who are 65 and older.
Form | Instructions
1040ES
Estimated Tax for Individuals. Estimated
tax is the method used to pay tax on income
that is not subject to withholding (for
example, earnings from self-employment,
interest, dividends, rents, or alimony).
Form & Instructions
1040X
Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax
Return
Form | Instructions
Schedule A (1040)
Itemized Deductions. If you itemize, you
can deduct a part of your medical and dental
expenses and un-reimbursed employee business
expenses, and amounts you paid for certain
taxes, interest, contributions, and
miscellaneous expenses. You can also deduct
certain casualty and theft losses.
Form | Instructions
Schedule B (Form 1040)
Interest and Ordinary Dividends.
Form & Instructions
Schedule C (Form 1040)
Profit or Loss from Business (Sole
Proprietorship)
Form | Instructions
Schedule D (Form 1040)
Capital Gains and Losses. Use this form to
report the sale or exchange of a capital
asset not reported on another form or
schedule, gains from involuntary conversions
(other than from casualty or theft) of
capital assets not held for business or
profit, capital gain distributions not
reported directly on Form 1040, and
non-business bad debts.
Form | Instructions
Schedule M (Form 990)
Making Work Pay Credit. Use Schedule M to
figure the making work pay credit. This
credit may give you a refund even if you do
not owe tax.
Form
Schedule SE (Form 1040)
Self-Employment Tax. Use this form to
figure the tax due on net earnings from
self-employment. The Social Security
Administration uses the information from
Schedule SE to figure your benefits under
the social security program.
Form | Instructions
W-4
Employee’s Withholding Allowance
Certificate. Complete this form so your
employer can withhold the correct federal
income tax from your pay.
Form & Instructions
W-2
Wage and Tax Statement. Every employer who
pays for services performed by an employee,
including noncash payments, must file a Form
W-2 for each employee – even if the employee
is related to the employer.
Form | Instructions
W-9
Request for Taxpayer Identification Number
and Certification. Anyone who is required to
file an information return with the IRS must
obtain your correct taxpayer identification
number (TIN) to report, for example, income
paid to you, real estate transactions,
mortgage interest you paid, acquisition or
abandonment of secured property,
cancellation of debt, or contributions you
made to an IRA.
Form | Instructions
1099
Miscellaneous Income Statement. Every
business that pays for services performed by
a non-employee must file a copy of Form 1099
for each non-employee.
Form | Instructions
1099-NEC
Form to report non-employee
compensation.
Form | Instructions
941
Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return.
Form | Instructions
4868
Application for Automatic Extension of Time
To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Use this form to apply for 6 more months to
file Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, 1040NR,
1040NR-EZ, 1040-PR, or 1040-SS.
Form & Instructions
8863
Education Credits (American Opportunity and
Lifetime Learning Credits). Use this form to
figure and claim tax credits for qualified
education expenses paid to an eligible
postsecondary educational institution.
Form | Instructions
Tax Publication
These links will let you download a number of very useful tax publications from the Internal Revenue Service. Clicking on one of these links will download a PDF version of the publication directly from the Internal Revenue Service website.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A TAXPAYER
This publication explains some of your most important rights as a taxpayer and the examination, appeal, collection, and refund processes.
ARMED FORCES’ TAX GUIDE
This publication covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It does not cover military pensions or veterans’ benefits or give the basic tax rules that apply to all taxpayers.
YOUR APPEAL RIGHTS AND HOW TO PREPARE A PROTEST IF YOU DON’T AGREE
This Publication tells you how to appeal your tax case if you don’t agree with the Internal Revenue Service findings in an audit or other review.
EMPLOYER’S TAX GUIDE
A guide to taxes for employers and business owners.
YOUR INCOME TAX FOR INDIVIDUALS
This publication covers the general rules for filing a federal income tax return. It explains the tax law to help you make sure you pay only the tax you owe and no more.
TAX GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO USE SCHEDULE C OR SCHEDULE C-EZ)
The publication provides general information about the federal tax laws that apply to small business owners who are sole proprietors and to statutory employees. It provides information on business income, expenses, and tax credits that may help you file your income tax return.
EXEMPTIONS, STANDARD DEDUCTION, AND FILING INFORMATION
This publication discusses some tax rules that affect every person who may have to file a federal income tax return. It answers some basic questions: who should file; what status to use; how many exemptions to claim; and the amount of the standard deduction.
MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXPENSES (INCLUDING THE HEALTH COVERAGE TAX CREDIT)
This publication explains the itemized deduction for medical and dental expenses that you claim on Schedule A (Form 1040).
CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES
This publication explains the tests you must meet to claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses.
DIVORCED OR SEPARATED INDIVIDUALS
This publication explains tax rules that apply if you are divorced or separated from your spouse.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
This publication explains how to claim a deduction for your charitable contributions.
BUSINESS EXPENSES
This publication discusses common business expenses and explains what is and is not deductible.
EXAMINATION OF RETURNS, APPEAL RIGHTS, AND CLAIMS FOR REFUND
This publication discusses general rules and procedures that the IRS follows in examinations.
INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENTS (IRAS)
This publication discusses traditional, Roth, and SIMPLE IRAs. It explains the rules for setting up an IRA, contributing to an IRA, transferring money or property to or from an IRA, receiving distributions from an IRA, and taking credit for contributions to an IRA.
SURVIVORS, EXECUTORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS
This publication is designed to help those in charge of the estate of an individual who has died. It shows them how to complete and file federal income tax returns and explains their responsibility to pay any taxes due on behalf of the deceased person.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND OTHER TAX-FAVORED HEALTH PLANS
This publication explains health savings accounts (HSAs), medical savings accounts (Archer MSAs and Medicare Advantage MSAs), health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs), and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs).
