No jargon, no upsells. Just the deadlines you can't miss, the deductions worth grabbing, and a quick way to see roughly what's coming back — before you pay for TurboTax or anything else.
Student loan interest, the saver's credit, half your self-employment tax — write-offs you can claim even when you take the standard deduction.
Read the breakdown →The four payment dates, how much to set aside, and the safe-harbor rule that keeps penalties away.
Read →What documents you need, which form to use, and how to actually get your refund.
Read →Final 2025 estimated payment for the self-employed and gig workers.
File your return or request an extension. Q1 estimated payment is due the same day.
Second 2026 estimated installment for those who pay quarterly.
Last call if you filed for an extension back in April.
Passed dates are dimmed automatically and the list rolls forward each year. State dates vary — see the full calendar.
Plug in income and withholding for a rough federal refund or balance due.
Run the numbers →Our honest TurboTax review, lined up against H&R Block and TaxAct on price and features.
Read the TurboTax review →One email, about a month before each filing date. We'll remind you what's due and what to gather. That's it.