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2026–2027 Freelancer Tax Deadline Calendar
All four quarterly estimated payments, 1099 filing dates, tax return and extension deadlines — with reminders 2 weeks ahead so nothing sneaks up on you.
Quick Answer
Freelancers pay estimated taxes four times a year. The next deadlines are January 15, 2027 (Q4 2026), April 15, 2027 (Q1 2027 and the 2026 return), June 15, 2027 (Q2), September 15, 2027 (Q3), and January 18, 2028 (Q4 2027). If you paid contractors $2,000 or more in 2026, 1099-NEC forms are due February 1, 2027.
Frequently asked questions
When are 2027 quarterly estimated tax payments due?
For the 2027 tax year: April 15, 2027 (Q1), June 15, 2027 (Q2), September 15, 2027 (Q3), and January 18, 2028 (Q4 — moved from January 15 because it falls on a Saturday and January 17 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day). The Q4 2026 payment is due January 15, 2027.
When are 1099-NEC forms due in 2027?
For payments made in 2026, Form 1099-NEC is due to both the contractor and the IRS by February 1, 2027, because January 31 falls on a Sunday. A 1099-NEC is required for each payee you paid $2,000 or more.
Does a tax extension give me more time to pay?
No. Form 4868 extends the deadline to file your return to October 15, 2027, but any tax owed is still due April 15, 2027. Interest and penalties apply to unpaid amounts after that date.
How do I add these deadlines to my calendar?
After you enter your name and email, download the calendar file (.ics) to add every date at once to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook — each event includes a reminder 2 weeks ahead. You can also add dates one by one to Google Calendar.
