The IRS announced a one-month postponement for the deadline to file 2020 individual income tax returns (IR-2021-59). Instead of the April 15, 2021, deadline, it is now May 17, 2021 (May 15 is a Saturday). However, the tax preparation community is asking for more time, so watch for a possible change in the filing deadline.
The May 17, 2021, deadline does not apply to:
Check state and local income tax filing deadlines, which may or may not be the same as federal deadlines.
Caution: The extended filing deadline does not apply to estimated tax payments. The first installment of estimated taxes for 2021 is still due April 15, 2021.