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December 31
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The last date to make payments that can be deducted from your 2006 return.
The last date to establish a Keogh plan so you can deduct a Keogh contribution on your 2006 return.
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January 16
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Your fourth-quarter estimated tax payment (using form 1040-ES) for 2006 is due. You may delay making this payment until Jan. 31 if you file your 2006 return (Form 1040) and pay any tax due by Jan. 31.
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January 31
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W-2 and 1099 forms should have arrived.
If you missed your fourth-quarter estimated tax deadline on Jan. 16, you can still avoid a penalty if you file your tax return by this date and pay any tax due.
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February 15
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If you were exempt from income-tax withholding for 2006, you must file a new Form W-4 by this date to continue your exemption for 2007.
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April 16
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Your 2006 income-tax return is due, unless you file for an extension until Oct. 15, 2007. Note: The April 15 statutory deadline for income-tax filing falls on a Sunday. When that happens, the IRS pushes the deadline to the next business day. If you live in Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont or the District of Columbia, you don't have to file until April 17. That's because you send your return to the IRS Service Center in Andover, Mass., which will be closed on April 16 to observe Patriots Day in Massachusetts.
If you want an automatic extension of time to file your 2006 tax return, file Form 4868. That gives you until Oct. 15, 2007, to file your return. To avoid a penalty, pay any tax that you owe by April 16.
If you are required to file a state tax return, it is probably due, but check with your state to be certain. Many states automatically extend the filing time to those who have filed for a federal extension.
Your first-quarter estimated tax payment for 2006 is due.
If you paid cash wages of $1,500 or more in 2006 to a household employee, file Schedule H (Form 1040) with your income-tax return and report any employment taxes by April 16, 2007.
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June 15
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If you're a U.S. citizen or resident alien living and working (or on military duty) outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico, file Form 1040 and pay any tax, interest and penalties due. You can file for an extension until Oct. 15, 2007.
Your second-quarter estimated tax payment (using form 1040-ES) for 2007 is due.
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September 17
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Your third-quarter estimated tax payment (using form 1040-ES) for 2007 is due.
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October 15
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Your 2007 income-tax return is due if you filed an extension request using Form 4868.
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December 31
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The last date to make payments that can be deducted from your 2007 return.
The last date to establish a Keogh plan so you can deduct a Keogh contribution on your 2007 return.
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