You can use the appropriate version of Form 1099 or other information return. Individuals: If you claimed an exemption from withholding tax last year on the Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate) that you gave your employer, you must file a new Form W-4 by this date to continue your exemption for another year.Īll Businesses: Provide annual information statements to the recipients of certain payments you made in 2015. Use IRS Form 4070 (Employee’s Report of Tips to Employer). (Note that Form 1099 can be issued electronically with the consent of the recipient.) Such payments may include: dividends, interest, royalties, compensation for independent contractors, debt cancellation, prizes, and awards.Įmployees Who Work for Tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during the month of January, you should report them to your employer. If you cannot file and pay your tax by February 1, you should file and pay your tax by April 18, 2016.Īll Businesses: Provide annual information statements to the recipients of certain payments you made in 2015. Filing your tax return and paying any tax due by February 1 will prevent late payment penalties on the final installment. Individuals Who Must Make Estimated Tax Payments: If you did not pay your final installment of estimated tax by January 15, you may choose (but are not required) to file your 2015 tax return (Form 1040) by February 1, 2016. If you do not pay your estimated tax by January 15, you must file your 2015 return and pay any tax due by Mato avoid an estimated tax penalty. You have until Apto file your income tax return (Form 1040). Note that you do not have to make this payment if you file your 2015 return (Form 1040) and pay any tax due by February 1, 2016.įarmers & Fishermen: Make your 2015 estimated tax payment using Form 1040-ES. This is the final installment date for 2015 estimated tax payments. Use Form 1040-ES (Estimated Tax for Individuals).

Individuals: If you did not pay your 2015 income tax through withholding (or you did not pay enough tax that way), you must make an estimated tax payment for 2015.

1st Quarter: Tax Due Dates, January – March 2016Įmployees Who Work for Tips: If you received $20 or more in tips during the month of December, you should report them to your employer.

2016 extension form 7004