W2: Tax Dates You Need to Know

TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — Below are the tax dates the average citizen should be aware of this year:

• January 31

Deadline for your W-2 to arrive (from your job)

• Late January

You can start filing your taxes when you receive your W-2

• February or March

Best time to file (faster refunds, fewer issues)

• April 15

“Tax Day”

Last day to file your taxes or pay what you owe

• April 15

Deadline to ask for more time (extension)

• October 15

Final deadline if you filed an extension