Important Filing Deadlines

Federal Filing Deadlines

It is recommended that you have your forms transmitted to Yearli by 8:00pm EST on the day of the deadline to allow for processing.

W-2 and/or 1099 Federal Filing Deadlines:

  • January 31 - Deadline to have W-2 and certain 1099 forms mailed to the recipients.  Deadline to have all W-2 and 1099-NEC forms mailed or e-filed to the Federal Government.
  • February 15 - Deadline to have the 1099-S, 1099-B and 1099-MISC forms if box 8 or 14 is completed mailed to the recipients.
  • February 28 - Deadline to have all other 1099 printed forms mailed to the Federal Government.
  • March 31 - Deadline to have all other 1099 forms e-filed to the Federal Government.

The recipient mailing deadline for 1099-MISC forms in one of the following reporting situations is February 15 :

  • Substitute dividends and tax-exempt interest payments reportable by brokers.
  • Gross proceeds paid to attorneys.

If the deadline date falls on a weekend or holiday date, the deadline is moved to the next business day.

1095 and 1094 Federal Filing Deadlines:

  • March 31 - Deadline to have forms e-filed to the Federal Government.

If the deadline date falls on a weekend or holiday date, the deadline is moved to the next business day.

1042-S and 1042 Federal Filing Deadlines:

  • March 15 - Deadline to have 1042-S forms mailed to the recipients and 1042-S & 1042 e-filed to the Federal Government.

If the deadline date falls on a weekend or holiday date, the deadline is moved to the next business day.

941 Federal Filing Deadlines:

941 forms are due one month after the end of each quarter.

  • April 30 - Deadline to have first quarter 941s submitted to the IRS.
  • July 31 - Deadline to have the second quarter 941s submitted to the IRS.
  • October 31 - Deadline to have the third quarter 941s submitted to the IRS.
  • January 31 - Deadline to have the fourth quarter 941s submitted to the IRS.

If the deadline date falls on a weekend or holiday date, the deadline is moved to the next business day.

The 944 and 940 forms are filed annually and are due one month after the end of each year. The deadline date for the 944 and 940 forms is January 31.

State Filing Deadlines

Yearli offers the ability to e-file W-2, 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-R, 1095-B, and 1095-C forms to the state agencies. Each state has different requirements and deadlines for forms.

To view your state's deadlines or requirements, please visit our deadlines page. During the data entry process, Yearli will guide you through your state filing requirements to assist you in completing your forms.

Submission Deadline for Filings to Be Considered On-Time

Yearli guarantees that your forms will be filed on time with the federal government agency if they are submitted to Yearli by the deadline specified below.

Deadline Date Deadline Time
January 31*
Deadline to have W-2's, and 1099's mailed to recipients
Deadline to have W-2s and 1099-NEC forms mailed or e-filed to the Federal Government
8PM EST 
March 15*
Deadline to have 1042-S mailed to recipients
Deadline to have all 1042-S and 1042's e-filed to the Federal Government
8PM EST 
March 31*
Deadline to have all other 1099's and 1095's e-filed to the Federal Government
 8PM EST
April 30
Deadline to have 1st quarter 941s submitted to the IRS
 8PM EST
July 31
Deadline to have 2nd quarter 941s submitted to the IRS
 8PM EST
October 31
Deadline to have 3rd quarter 941s submitted to the IRS
 8PM EST
January 31
Deadline to have 4th quarter 941s submitted to the IRS
 8PM EST

The recipient mailing deadline for 1099-MISC forms in one of the following reporting situations is February 15:

  • Substitute dividends and tax-exempt interest payments reportable by brokers.
  • Gross proceeds paid to attorneys.

If a deadline date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is automatically extended to the next business day.

Yearli guarantees that your forms will be filed on time with the state government agency if they are submitted to Yearli by the deadline specified below.

Filing Type Deadline Time
 State Submissions 8PM EST
48 hours prior to the state deadline 
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