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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1/13/2026 | The IRS begins accepting Form 1041 electronic tax 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. |
10/15/2026 | 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.
