(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR), along with the Internal Revenue Service, will begin accepting 2025 individual income tax returns on Monday, January 26, 2026.
The deadline to file both state and federal income tax returns--and to pay any taxes owed--is Wednesday, April 15, 2026, unless an extension is filed.
DOR reminds taxpayers not to submit their state returns before January 26 or before receiving all required tax documents. Filing too early or without proper documentation can lead to delays in processing and refunds. Employers are required to provide wage statements, such as W-2s, by January 31.
Taxpayers who request an extension should note that an extension applies only to filing paperwork--not to paying taxes owed. Any tax due must still be paid by April 15 to avoid penalties and interest.
To speed up processing and refunds, DOR strongly encourages electronic filing, online payments, and direct deposit.
Eligible taxpayers may be able to file for free using DOR-approved online tax vendors through the INfreefile program, available at
www.in.gov/dor/i-am-a/individual/infreefile/.
More information about individual income taxes--including extensions, late filings, required documentation, and payment options--can be found at
in.gov/dor/i-am-a/individual/.
For the fastest assistance, taxpayers are encouraged to contact DOR using INTIME's secure direct messaging feature.