Summary
In 2026, the federal tax filing deadline is set for April 15, but states have different deadlines. Some states have chosen later dates to allow more time for filing. Additionally, certain states have reduced their income tax rates starting in 2026.
Key Facts
- The federal tax deadline for 2026 is April 15, but states set their own deadlines.
- States can choose to have different deadlines, often for administrative reasons.
- Oklahoma’s deadline is April 20, Hawaii’s is April 21, Delaware’s, Iowa's, and New Mexico's are April 30, South Carolina’s is May 1, and Louisiana’s is May 15, 2026.
- An extension to file taxes does not extend the deadline to pay taxes.
- Nine states do not require state income tax filings: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
- Several states have decreased their income tax rates effective January 1, 2026, such as Indiana reducing its rate to 2.95% and Kentucky to 3.5%.
- Nebraska and Ohio also lowered rates, with Nebraska dropping to 4.55% and Ohio to 2.75%.
