How Does The Federal Individual Income Tax Extension Affect You?

As many individuals rejoiced to see the Form 1040 due date extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021, it is important to understand what the extension applies to and whether you will get the relief you expect.

As highlighted above, the IRS extension only applies to 2020 federal income tax filings for individuals. For example, 2020 calendar year US Corporate Income Tax Returns (Form 1120) and US Income Tax Returns for Estates and Trusts (Form 1041) original filing deadline remains April 15, 2021.