Key federal tax compliance dates for August 2026 include Form 941 extension filing, monthly payroll deposits, and employee tip reporting.
Employer and Business Deadlines
- August 10, 2026: Extended due date to file Form 941 (Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return) for the second quarter of 2026, applicable only if all associated Q2 taxes were deposited in full and on time.
- August 17, 2026: Due date for depositing Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income taxes for payments made in July 2026 if the monthly deposit rule applies.
- August 17, 2026: Due date for nonpayroll withholding tax deposits for July 2026 under the monthly deposit rule.
Individual and Worker Deadlines
- August 10, 2026: Deadline for employees who received $20 or more in tips during July 2026 to report those cash, credit, or pooled tips to their employer using official reporting procedures.