Federal and Georgia tax deadlines.
The due dates that matter most to individuals and small businesses in metro Atlanta, in one calendar. Georgia generally follows the federal schedule for income tax, and dates that land on a weekend or holiday are shown on the business day they move to.
Last reviewed against IRS and Georgia DOR sources
Upcoming due dates
| Date | What is due | Who it applies to | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended 2025 individual returns (Form 1040) and calendar-year C corporation returns (Form 1120) | Individuals, C corporations | Federal & Georgia | |
| 4th quarter 2026 estimated tax payment | Individuals, self-employed | Federal & Georgia | |
| Forms W-2 and 1099-NEC due to recipients and to the IRS / Georgia (Jan. 31 falls on a Sunday) | Employers, businesses paying contractors | Federal & Georgia | |
| Most other paper 1099s due to the IRS and Georgia (Feb. 28 falls on a Sunday) | Businesses | Federal & Georgia | |
| 2026 S corporation and partnership returns, or extension request | Businesses | Federal & Georgia | |
| 2026 individual returns (Form 1040) and Georgia Form 500, or extension request; any balance due | Individuals | Federal & Georgia | |
| 2026 calendar-year C corporation returns (Form 1120 / Georgia Form 600), or extension | C corporations | Federal & Georgia | |
| 1st quarter 2027 estimated tax payment | Individuals, self-employed | Federal & Georgia | |
| 2nd quarter 2027 estimated tax payment | Individuals, self-employed | Federal & Georgia | |
| 3rd quarter 2027 estimated tax payment; extended S corporation and partnership returns | Individuals, businesses | Federal & Georgia | |
| Extended 2026 individual and C corporation returns | Individuals, C corporations | Federal & Georgia |
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Earlier this year
| Date | What was due | Who it applied to | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd quarter 2026 estimated tax payment | Individuals, self-employed | Federal & Georgia | |
| Extended 2025 S corporation and partnership returns (Forms 1120-S, 1065) | Businesses | Federal & Georgia |
Frequently asked questions
Does an extension give me more time to pay?
No. A federal or Georgia extension extends the time to file, generally to October 15, but tax owed is still due on the original April deadline. Paying an estimate with the extension helps limit interest and penalties.
Do I need a separate Georgia extension?
Georgia accepts a valid federal extension for individual returns. If you owe Georgia tax, the payment is still due in April and is generally sent with Georgia Form IT-560.
What happens when a due date falls on a weekend or holiday?
The deadline moves to the next business day. The table above already shows the moved date where that applies.
Who has to make estimated payments?
Generally, people who expect to owe $1,000 or more in federal tax after withholding and credits, which often includes self-employed people, landlords, and investors. Georgia has a similar requirement with its own threshold.
Are there other business deadlines not shown here?
Yes. Payroll tax deposits, sales tax filings, and Georgia annual registration have their own schedules that depend on your business. We keep a 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.