| 2004 |
| January
1 |
Start
of tax season. (All forms are not yet available from the IRS.) |
| January
14 |
Beginning
date of e-filing. |
| February
1 |
W-2s
are due from your employer. |
|
February 16 |
To
continue claiming exemption from income tax withholding (if you did so
last year), you must file a new Form W-4 today to continue your
exemption for another year. |
|
April 15 |
Taxes
Due (because the 15th falls on a weekend, the next business day
becomes the date due). Last day for deductible 2003 IRA contribution.
Automatic 4-month extension to file your return can be done with
Form4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File. Must be
postmarked today.
Additional 2-month extension: file Form 2688, Application for
Additional Extension of Time To File. Also must be postmarked today. |
|
August 16 |
If
you filed for an automatic four-month extension on April 15, file Form
1040 today and pay any tax, interest or penalties due. |
|
October 15 |
If
you filed for an additional two-month extension in August, file Form
1040 today and pay any tax, interest or penalties due. |
|
January 2, 2005 |
Contribution
deadline for Education IRAs. |
