Do your students know this important date?

Answer: April 15th, 2025

Questions:

• Just like schoolwork, why is it important to know the deadline to file your tax return?
• Can you file your tax return early? Why might you file BEFORE the deadline?
• Why do you think the IRS gives people a few months after the end of the tax year to file their tax return?

Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Behind the numbers (TurboTax)

• Individual income tax returns are typically due April 15, unless the date falls on a weekend or holiday or you file Form 4868 seeking an extension until October 15.
• Independent contractors, gig workers, and self-employed people usually have to make quarterly estimated tax payments are pre-set dates throughout the year.
• Partnerships (including multi-member LLCs) and S-Corps filing deadlines are typically either March 15 unless they operate on a fiscal year. A six-month extension to September 15 (or five months after the original deadline) can be requested using Form 7004.

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Want to dig into the 1040? Check out NGPF's On-Demand module: Tackling the 1040. 

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About the Author

Kathryn Dawson

Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.