Tax Due Dates

Jan 31 The due date for giving the recipient their W2s, 1098s and 1099s

Feb 11 Employees – who work for tips. If you received $20 or more in tips during January, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070

Feb 15 Individuals – If you claimed exemption from income tax withholding last year on the Form W-4 you gave your employer, you must file a new Form W-4 by this date to continue your exemption for another year

Feb 28 Businesses – File information returns (Form 1099) for certain payments you made during 2012. These payments are described under January 31. There are different forms for different types of payments. Use a separate Form 1096 to summarize and transmit the forms for each type of payment. See the General Instructions for Certain Information Returns for information on what payments are covered, how much the payment must be before a return is required, what form to use, and extensions of time to file