National Tax Day is April 15th of each year. The term "tax day" in the United States refers to the day on which individual income tax returns are due to the federal government. The day may also refer to state tax returns filed on April 15th.
Extensions are scheduled when the 15th lands are on a Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday. The Federal income tax filing deadline is midnight on April 15th of every year. In those situations, the returns are due to the first succeeding day, not a Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday.
These dates can vary depending on the household's location as well as the country's. More significant extensions have been granted by the Federal Government in recent years due to extenuating circumstances such as natural disasters.
How to celebrate #nationaltaxday
- File and file your taxes
- Benjamin Franklin: Nothing is certain but death and taxes
- In a safe location, save a copy of your tax return
- Give your tax preparer a shout-out
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalTaxDay
The national tax day is the first national tax day in history
In 1862, income tax was first collected in The United States to finance the Civil War. It was deemed unconstitutional for not being apportioned with conformity across the states. With the 19th Amendment in 1913, the United States introduced income tax for the first time ever. The filing deadline was March 1 at that time, but it was March 1. The deadline was moved to March 15, 1918, but then in 1955, for the most recent change, the filing deadline was moved to April 15th. Tax Day has come to be celebrated on the calendar.
Tax FAQ
Q. What is Benjamin Franklin's complete quote?
Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to French scientist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy: "Our new Constitution is now established, and everything seems to indicate it will be long-lived; but, nothing is certain in this world except death and taxes."
Q. I need an extension to file my taxes. What is the best way to use?
A. Visit www.gov.gov for a complete list of forms to request an extension.
