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Deadlines Extended: IRA and HSA Contributions and File Forms 1040

Written by Adam Kuck | Apr 9, 2021 7:27:01 PM

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The IRS has issued a notice which extends tax deadlines for filing Form 1040 series returns and other deadlines to May 17, 2021. The deadlines were extended due to the pandemic. Employers that file tax returns on forms outside of the Form 1040 series aren’t eligible for this extension. Here are some important dates to know:

 

April 15, 2021

Original due date for Form 1040 series returns. Current deadline for estimated tax payments.

 

May 17, 2021

Extended deadline for Form 1040 series returns, 2020 individual retirement arrangements (IRAs and Roth IRAs) and other account contributions including health savings accounts (HSAs), Archer medical savings accounts, and Coverdell education savings accounts, reporting and payment of an additional tax related to 2020 IRA distributions, and 2017 refund claims.

 

June 30, 2021

Extended deadline for filing and furnishing Form 5498 series.

 

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