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US tax deadlines for filers abroad.
Every key US tax date that matters when you live outside the US — and what each deadline actually does.
January 15
Q4 estimated tax payment
Final estimated payment for the prior tax year for those making quarterly payments.
April 15
Main filing & payment deadline
Filing deadline for US residents — and the payment deadline for everyone, including Americans abroad. Interest runs from this date even if you file later on an extension.
April 15
FBAR (FinCEN 114) due
Foreign bank account report due — with an automatic extension to October 15. No separate request needed.
June 15
Automatic extension for Americans abroad
US citizens and residents living outside the US get an automatic two-month filing extension. Payment was still due April 15.
October 15
Extended filing deadline
Deadline if you filed Form 4868 for the automatic six-month extension. Also the extended FBAR deadline.
December 15
Discretionary further extension
Americans abroad can request a further two-month discretionary extension by letter to the IRS.