Tax guide

IRS Tax Dates

Which IRS tax dates do I need to remember? 

2025 e-File Dates 

  • January 29 – IRS begins accepting and processing e-filed returns and extensions 
  • April 15 – Tax Day – Last day to e-file returns and extensions 
  • Maine and Massachusetts have until April 19 due to Patriot's Day 
  • October 15 – Last day to e-file returns with a s-month extension 

2025 Estimated Tax Payment Dates 

  • January 15 – Make last 2024 estimated tax payment 
  • April 15 – First 2025 estimated tax payment due 
  • June 15 – Second 2025 estimated tax payment due 
  • September 15 – Third 2025 estimated tax payment due 

Tax Document Dates 

  • January 31, 2025 – Deadline for employers to file Form W-2s with the IRS, unless filed electronically (e-file deadline March 31) 
  • January 31, 2025 – Deadline for reporting payments to contract workers on Form 1099-MISC 

State Refund Delivery Timetables 

State 

Refund Timetable 

Alabama 

Refunds are processed starting March 1 every year. 

Alaska 

No state income tax. 

Arizona 

Processing times vary depending on e-file, paper filing, and the date the return was filed. Individuals can check their status using Arizona's Where’s My Refund tool. 

Arkansas 

Anti-theft measures may result in tax refunds not being issued as quickly as in past years. 

California 

e-Filed returns will take up to three weeks. Some tax returns need extra review for accuracy, so extra processing time may be necessary. 

Colorado 

You can check the status of your refund without a login using the Where's My Refund tool. No specific timeline is provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

Connecticut 

Direct deposit refunds will usually appear in the account two business days after the date the refund is processed. No specific timeline is provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

Delaware 

It may take up to 10-12 weeks to process and issue your refund. No refunds will be issued before February 11. 

District of Columbia 

Enhanced security measures may result in longer processing times for some tax returns and refunds. The processing window for selected tax returns could be up to eight weeks. 

Florida 

No state income tax. 

Georgia 

Most error-free e-Filed returns are processed within five business days of receiving the return. Most refunds are issued within 21 days from the filed date, but it may take up to 90 days from the date of receipt by DoR to process a return and issue a refund. 

Hawaii 

It will likely take nine–10 weeks after you e-file your tax return. Add additional two weeks for paper refund checks. 

Idaho 

e-Filers can expect refunds seven to eight weeks after receiving an acknowledgment that the state has the return. 

Illinois 

No specific timeline is provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

Indiana 

Allow two to three weeks of processing time for your tax refund before calling. Some tax returns may take longer to process due to factors like return errors or incomplete information. 

Iowa 

The anticipated time frame for refund processing is 30 days. 

Kansas 

No specific timeline provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

Kentucky 

Allow two to three weeks of processing time for a directly deposited tax refund. Allow an additional week for paper check requests. 

Louisiana 

The expected refund processing time for returns filed electronically is up to 45 days. 

Maine 

No specific timeline provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

Maryland 

No specific timeline provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

Massachusetts 

Allow four to six weeks for direct deposit only. If a paper check was requested, add another week. 

Michigan 

No specific timeline provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

Minnesota 

Every return received is different, so processing time will vary. 

Mississippi 

e-Filers should allow 10 business days before calling about a refund. Returns filed early are usually processed more quickly than ones filed closer to the due date. 

Missouri 

Tax return information will be available up to five business days after filing electronically. No specific timeline provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

Montana 

May take up to 90 days to issue your refund. 

Nebraska 

Allow a minimum of 30 days to receive your refund if you e-file an error-free return. 

Nevada 

No state income tax. 

New Hampshire 

No state income tax. 

New Jersey 

E-Filed returns typically take a minimum of four weeks to process. 

New Mexico 

e-Filed returns claiming a refund are generally processed within eight weeks. 

New York 

No specific timeline provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

North Carolina 

The state DoR will begin processing 2024 tax year returns in mid-February and provide additional information in upcoming weeks on refund timelines. 

North Dakota 

Allow four to six weeks to process your refund and mail your refund check. 

Ohio 

No specific timeline provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

Oklahoma 

Allow five to six weeks to receive your refund for e-filed returns. 

Oregon 

Four weeks after the return is filed, the Oregon automated telephone answering system can provide information about the current-year income tax refund. 

Pennsylvania 

No specific timeline provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

Rhode Island 

No specific timeline provided for delivery of tax refunds. 

South Carolina 

Most refunds are issued six to eight weeks after you file your return. 

South Dakota 

No state income tax. 

Tennessee 

No state income tax. 

Texas 

No state income tax. 

Utah 

Wait 30 days if filed electronically. 

Vermont 

e-Filed returns have an expected timeframe of six to eight weeks. 

Virginia 

e-Filed returns should get refunds in up to two weeks. 

Washington 

No state income tax. 

West Virginia 

Expect significant delay of your tax refund. Call concerning your refund if it has been more than 10 weeks since your refund was filed. 

Wisconsin 

Most refunds are issued in less than 12 weeks for e-filed returns. 

Wyoming 

No state income tax. 

 

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