Tax Day 2011: Tax Deadlines for Tax Year 2012
It's very important to know when your taxes are due so you can avoid unnessary penalties and interest. Below is a list of important tax dates for 2012. Mark them on your calendar now so you don't miss any of them.
January 17, 2012 |
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4th Quarter 2011 Estimated Tax Payment Due
If you are required to make quarterly tax payments, your fourth quarter 2011 must be made and postmarked no later than today.(January 15, 2012 is a Sunday and the following Monday is a federal holiday.) |
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April 17, 2012 |
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Individual Tax Returns Due for Tax Year 2011
Tax Day! Either file your taxes today or make sure you file an extension. e-file or make sure your return is postmarked by midnight. |
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Individual Tax Return Extension Form Due for Tax Year 2011
If you need more time to file, filing an extension by midnight today and push your deadline back to October 15, 2012. Remember though, if you owe taxes you should send that amount in with your extension. |
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1st Quarter 2012 Estimated Tax Payment Due
Self-employed people and anyone else who has other first quarter income beyond your job should make an estimated tax payment today for the first quarter of 2012. |
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Last Day to make a 2011 IRA Contribution
One last chance to get a possible tax break for 2011 taxes happens today if you have not already funded your retirement account. if you have a traditional IRA or Roth IRA. For those of you who file an extension and have a Keogh or SEP and you get until October 15, 2012 to put 2011 money into those accounts. |
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June 15, 2012 |
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2nd Quarter 2012 Estimated Tax Payment Due
Self-employed people and anyone else who has other first quarter income beyond your job should make an estimated tax payment today for the second quarter of 2012. |
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September 17, 2012 |
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3rd Quarter 2012 Estimated Tax Payment Due
Self-employed people and anyone else who has other first quarter income beyond your job should make an estimated tax payment today for the third quarter of 2012. |
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October 15, 2012 |
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Extended Individual Tax Returns Due
If you filed an extension, today is the day your tax returns are due for 2011. Make sure you have it postmarked no later than midnight, October 15, 2012. |
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Last Chance to Recharacterize 2011 Roth IRA Conversion
If you converted a traditional IRA to a Roth during 2011 and paid tax on the conversion with your 2011 return, October 15, 2012 is the deadline for recharacterizing (undoing) the conversion. Doing so could save you money if the IRA has lost money since the time of the original conversion. |
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January 15, 2013 |
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4th Quarter 2012 Estimated Tax Payment Due
Self-employed people and anyone else who has other first quarter income beyond your job should make an estimated tax payment today for the last quarter of 2012. |
