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1041 IRS filing deadlines and electronic filing information

Refer to the following information about electronic filing and relevant due dates for 1041 returns.
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  • For filing deadlines and other information related to 1041 electronic filing, refer to IRS Publication 4163, Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for Authorized IRS e-file Providers for Business Returns.
  • We recommend transmitting electronic files to Thomson Reuters at least 1 hour before the filing deadline.
  • The IRS considers returns you re-file electronically during the applicable time frame as timely filed returns.
  • The grace period begins at the time of the rejection. It's never extended for weekends, holidays, or end-of-the-year cutoff.
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The IRS begins accepting Form 1041 electronic tax returns.
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The IRS will accept the current year and 2 previous years of returns for regular, superseded, or amended electronic returns. For the 2023 tax year, you can file 2023, 2022, and 2021 tax year returns.
4/15/2026
Due date for timely filed calendar-year-end 1041 returns, Form 7004 extensions for Form 1041, Form 8868 extensions for Forms 1041-A and 5227, and Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) to FinCEN.
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You have 10 calendar days after the initial date when you transmit a Form 1041 electronic file to receive approval on a rejection. You have 5 calendar days after the initial date when you transmit a Form 7004 or Form 8868 extension electronic file to receive approval on a rejected extension. This grace period doesn't apply to Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank Accounts (FBAR).
4/20/2026
Last day for retransmission of rejected timely filed calendar-year-end Form 7004 extensions for Form 1041 and Form 8868 extensions for Forms 1041-A and 5227.
4/25/2026
Last day for retransmission of rejected timely filed calendar-year-end 1041 returns.
9/30/2026
Due date for transmission of timely filed calendar-year-end 1041 returns on extension.
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You have 10 calendar days after the initial date when you transmit a Form 1041 electronic file to receive approval on a rejection.
10/15/25
Due date for transmission of Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) to FinCEN on extension.
For more information about electronic filing deadlines, refer to the Product News section of the UltraTax CS homepage.

This article applies to:

  • PRODUCT: UltraTax CS
  • Return type: 1041 Fiduciary

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