🧾 Tax Day Countdown
When is Tax Day?
Tax Day is generally April 15th in the United States, the deadline for filing federal income tax returns. (If April 15th falls on a weekend or a legal holiday, the IRS pushes the actual deadline to the next business day — always double-check the IRS's official announcement for the current year.)
The history of Tax Day
Tax Day is the deadline each year for individuals to file federal income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service. The modern federal income tax was established by the 16th Amendment in 1913, and the filing deadline was moved from March 15th to April 15th in 1955 to give the IRS more time to process the growing number of returns.
Unlike most entries on this list, Tax Day isn't a celebration — it's simply the filing deadline, and it is not a federal holiday, so banks, schools, and offices remain open.
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Frequently asked questions
Tax Day generally falls on April 15th, though it shifts to the next business day if the 15th lands on a weekend or holiday.
No — it's simply the tax filing deadline, not an official day off.
Late filing can result in penalties and interest from the IRS; taxpayers can also file for an extension ahead of the deadline.
The date was moved from March 15th to April 15th in 1955 to give the IRS more time to process an increasing volume of returns.