The date depends on which tax year you mean. For most US taxpayers, the federal return for the 2025 tax year was due April 15, 2026, while the return for the 2026 tax year is generally due April 15, 2027.
If you file an extension, that usually gives you more time to file the paperwork, not more time to pay what you owe. The payment deadline is the part people forget when they are focusing on the form itself.
So the safe rule is to separate the filing year from the due year. If you are asking about 2026 taxes in the everyday sense, check whether you mean the 2025 return filed in 2026 or the 2026 return filed in 2027.
This is general information, not professional financial advice. For decisions about your situation, talk to a qualified professional.
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