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The next six months, at a glance.
Federal and Florida deadlines for individuals and businesses. Each date links to the official source. If a date falls on a weekend or holiday, the agency moves it to the next business day.
- Nov2
Payroll return for July–September
In 7 daysQuarterly Form 941 for employers with payroll. Nov 1 is a Sunday, so it moves to Monday.
- Nov20
Florida sales tax for October 2026
In 25 daysMonthly sales and use tax return (DR-15) and payment for October. It is due on the 1st and late after this date.
- Dec15
Corporations: last 2026 estimated tax payment
In 50 daysFourth estimated income tax installment for calendar-year C corporations.
- Dec21
Florida sales tax for November 2026
In 56 daysMonthly sales and use tax return (DR-15) and payment for November. It is due on the 1st and late after this date.
- Dec31
Florida corporate tax: last 2026 estimated payment
In 66 daysFourth Florida corporate income tax installment for calendar-year corporations.
- Jan15
Last 2026 estimated tax payment
In 81 daysFourth-quarter estimated tax for 2026, for self-employed people and anyone without enough withholding.
- Jan20
Florida sales tax for December 2026
In 86 daysMonthly sales and use tax return (DR-15) and payment for December. It is due on the 1st and late after this date.
- Feb1
W-2s to the Social Security Administration
In 98 daysEmployers file Copy A of every 2026 W-2 with Form W-3. Jan 31 is a Sunday, so it moves to Monday.
- Feb22
Florida sales tax for January 2027
In 119 daysMonthly sales and use tax return (DR-15) and payment for January. It is due on the 1st and late after this date.
- Mar15
Partnership and S-corp returns for 2026
In 140 daysForms 1065 and 1120-S are due, or file an extension for six more months.
- Mar22
Florida sales tax for February 2027
In 147 daysMonthly sales and use tax return (DR-15) and payment for February. It is due on the 1st and late after this date.
- Apr15
Personal and C-corp returns for 2026
In 171 daysForms 1040 and 1120 are due, or file an extension for six more months. The first 2027 estimated tax payment is due the same day. An extension to file is not an extension to pay.
- Apr15
FBAR: foreign bank account report
In 171 daysFinCEN Form 114 for anyone with foreign accounts over the reporting threshold. It extends automatically to October 15.
- Apr20
Florida sales tax for March 2027
In 176 daysMonthly sales and use tax return (DR-15) and payment for March. It is due on the 1st and late after this date.
That's the next six months. Check back for more dates later.
What to have ready.
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Your personal tax return
Form 1040, for you and your family.
Your business tax return
1120-S, 1065, 1120 or Schedule C.
Starting a business
What we ask for to form your LLC or corporation.
Monthly bookkeeping
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