Tax Preparation Services in Dallas, TX — APEX Income Tax & Multiservice

October 15, 2026 is the final extended due date for individuals and calendar-year C Corporations (Form 1120) that timely filed an extension in April 2026. File prior to this deadline to avoid late-filing penalties. Tax payments were due on the April deadline; extensions only extend time to file.

Texas sales and use tax returns and payments for the third 2026 quarter (July – September) are due October 20, 2026. In Texas, sales tax is due by the 20th day of the month after the reporting period. Timely filing avoids penalties and interest from the Texas Comptroller.

Businesses that filed a second Texas franchise tax extension request by August 15 must file their final report and Public Information Report (PIR) by November 16, 2026 (November 15 falls on a Sunday). Failure to file can lead to forfeiture of corporate privileges in Texas.

APEX Income Tax & Multiservice opens for in-office and virtual appointments for the 2027 tax season starting January 2, 2027. Bring your W-2s, 1099s and receipts, or book online for priority service in Oak Cliff, Dallas.

The fourth and final estimated tax payment for the 2026 tax year (for income earned September 1 – December 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027 for individuals, self-employed workers and businesses.

Texas sales and use tax returns and payments for the fourth 2026 quarter (October – December) and annual 2026 filers are due January 20, 2027. Missing this deadline triggers state penalties.

For payments made on or after January 1, 2026, businesses that paid independent contractors $2,000 or more during 2026 must issue Form 1099-NEC to recipients and e-file with the IRS by February 1, 2027.

If you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), federal law (PATH Act) prevents the IRS from issuing your refund before mid-February, even if you file early in January. Expect refunds to arrive by late February or early March.

For the 2026 tax year, S Corporations (Form 1120-S) and Partnerships (Form 1065) must file their federal tax returns and issue Schedule K-1s by March 15, 2027. File IRS Form 7004 by this date to request an automatic extension to September 15, 2027. An extension to file is not an extension to pay any tax owed.

April 15, 2027 is the federal deadline for individuals (Form 1040) and calendar-year C Corporations (Form 1120) to file their 2026 returns and pay any tax due. File Form 4868 (individuals) or Form 7004 (businesses) by this date for an extension to October 15, 2027; an extension to file does not extend the time to pay.

April 15, 2027 is also the due date for the first estimated tax payment for the 2027 tax year.

Texas sales and use tax returns and payments for the first 2027 quarter (January – March) are due April 20, 2027. In Texas, sales tax is due by the 20th day of the month after the reporting period; monthly filers file by the 20th of every month. When the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date moves to the next business day.

Missing a due date can result in penalties, interest, and additional assessment by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. Consult your tax professional if you need clarification on your assigned filing frequency or to set up electronic filing via the Comptroller’s Webfile system for faster processing.

The 2027 Texas franchise tax annual report is due May 17, 2027 (May 15 falls on a Saturday). All entities subject to the franchise tax must file the annual report and the appropriate Public Information Report (PIR) or Ownership Information Report (OIR), even if no tax is due. Franchise tax is only owed if total revenue exceeds the state’s “No Tax Due” threshold, but the annual filing is required regardless of revenue.

Failure to timely file can result in penalties, interest, loss of good standing, and ultimately forfeiture of the LLC or corporation by the State of Texas.

The second estimated tax payment for the 2027 tax year (income earned April 1 – May 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027.

Texas sales and use tax returns and payments for the second 2027 quarter (April – June) are due July 20, 2027. In Texas, sales tax is due by the 20th day of the month after the reporting period; monthly filers file by the 20th of every month. When the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date moves to the next business day.

Missing a due date can result in penalties, interest, and additional assessment by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. Consult your tax professional if you need clarification on your assigned filing frequency or to set up electronic filing via the Comptroller’s Webfile system for faster processing.