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Key Tax Filing Deadlines for January 2026

Key Tax Filing Deadlines for January 2026

Key Tax Filing Deadlines for January 2026

As the holiday season approaches, before you and your team take a well-deserved break to celebrate, we'd like to provide you with an important reminder regarding year-end tax filing deadlines, ensuring you can start the new year with peace of mind.

Key Filing Deadlines for January 2026

According to the schedule set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), several important filings for the 2025 tax year are due on January 31, 2026 (original date). Since January 31, 2026, falls on a Saturday, the actual deadline is extended to Monday, February 2, 2026.

Key Filings Requiring Attention

1. W-2/W-3 Forms

  • Filing Recipient: Social Security Administration (SSA)
  • Contents: Employee wage and tax withholding statement
  • Reminder: Provide a copy to each employee as well.

2. Form 1099-NEC

  • Filing Recipient: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Applies to: Non-employee compensation (e.g., payments to independent contractors)
  • Reminder: A copy must also be provided to the recipient/payee.

3. Other 1099 Series Forms

  • 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Income)
  • 1099-INT (Interest Income)
  • 1099-DIV (Dividends and Distributions)
  • 1099-R, 1099-K, 1099-G, etc.
  • Reminder: Be sure to provide the corresponding copy to each recipient.

4. Form 941 (Fourth Quarter)

  • Filing Recipient: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Contents: Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return
  • Applicable Period: October 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

USCPA Sophie Luo (羅霞) reminds you to plan your schedule wisely and prepare your tax documents in advance to ensure full tax compliance and avoid potential penalties or interest charges resulting from late filing.

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