Tax calendar for federal and Georgia due dates.
A month-by-month view of the filing, payment, and payroll dates that matter to individuals and small businesses in Alpharetta and Atlanta. Switch the year, narrow it to your situation, and print a copy for the wall.
Last reviewed against IRS and Georgia DOR sources
The Tomlin Group — 2026 Tax Calendar
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Last reviewed September 10, 2026 against IRS and Georgia Department of Revenue sources.
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Next up: — Extended 2025 individual returns and calendar-year C corporation returns
2026 tax calendar
January 2026
4th quarter 2025 estimated tax payment
Individuals, self-employed, landlords, investors · Federal & Georgia · passed
February 2026
Forms W-2 and 1099-NEC due to recipients and to the government (Jan. 31 is a Saturday)
Employers and businesses paying contractors · Federal & Georgia · passed
4th quarter 2025 Form 941 and annual Form 940 (FUTA)
Employers · Federal · passed
March 2026
Most other paper 1099s due to the IRS and Georgia (Feb. 28 is a Saturday)
Businesses · Federal & Georgia · passed
2025 S corporation and partnership returns (Forms 1120-S, 1065), or extension request (Mar. 15 is a Sunday)
S corporations, partnerships, multi-member LLCs · Federal & Georgia · passed
April 2026
Georgia annual registration due for corporations and LLCs
Georgia registered entities · Georgia · passed
2025 individual returns (Form 1040 and Georgia Form 500), or extension request; any balance due
Individuals · Federal & Georgia · passed
2025 calendar-year C corporation returns (Form 1120 and Georgia Form 600), or extension request
C corporations · Federal & Georgia · passed
1st quarter 2026 estimated tax payment
Individuals, self-employed, corporations · Federal & Georgia · passed
1st quarter 2026 Form 941 payroll tax return
Employers · Federal · passed
June 2026
2nd quarter 2026 estimated tax payment
Individuals, self-employed, corporations · Federal & Georgia · passed
July 2026
2nd quarter 2026 Form 941 payroll tax return
Employers · Federal · passed
September 2026
3rd quarter 2026 estimated tax payment
Individuals, self-employed, corporations · Federal & Georgia · passed
Extended 2025 S corporation and partnership returns
S corporations, partnerships · Federal & Georgia · passed
October 2026
Extended 2025 individual returns and calendar-year C corporation returns
Individuals, C corporations · Federal & Georgia
November 2026
3rd quarter 2026 Form 941 payroll tax return (Oct. 31 is a Saturday)
Employers · Federal
December 2026
Last day for most 2026 tax moves: charitable gifts, retirement contributions for some plans, equipment placed in service
Individuals and businesses · Federal & Georgia
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Frequently asked questions
Does an extension give me more time to pay?
No. An extension moves the filing date, generally to October 15, but any tax owed is still due on the original April deadline. Sending an estimated payment with the extension limits interest and penalties.
What happens when a date falls on a weekend or holiday?
The deadline moves to the next business day, and this calendar already shows the moved date. Where that applies, the original date is noted in parentheses.
Do I need to make estimated tax payments?
Generally yes if you expect to owe about $1,000 or more in federal tax after withholding and credits, which often applies to self-employed people, landlords, and investors. Georgia has a similar requirement with its own threshold.
Are all business deadlines on this calendar?
No. Sales tax filings, payroll deposit schedules, and industry-specific returns depend on your business and its filing frequency. We maintain a tailored calendar for each business client.
Official resources
Links go directly to the IRS and the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Please note: This page is general information for individuals and small businesses in Georgia and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice for your specific situation. Deadlines, rates, and forms change; confirm details with the IRS, the Georgia Department of Revenue, or a Tomlin Group CPA before acting.
Have a question about your situation?
The Tomlin Group has served individuals and businesses across Alpharetta and Atlanta since 1963. We are glad to talk it through.