Take a moment and mark these important dates when it comes to your taxes. Be sure to speak to your Southwest Tax Solutions staff regarding your specific situation, and for the best tax advice available.

September 17, 2018

3rd Quarter 2018 Estimated Tax Payment Due
If you are self-employed or have other third-quarter income that requires you to pay quarterly estimated taxes, make sure your third quarter payment is postmarked by Sept. 17, 2018 tax deadline.

October 15, 2018

Extended Individual Tax Returns Due
If you got a filing extension on your 2017 tax return, you need to get it completed and postmarked by October 15, 2018.

Last Chance to Recharacterize 2017 Roth IRA Conversion
If you converted a traditional IRA to a Roth during 2017 and paid tax on the conversion with your 2016 return, October 15 2018 is the deadline for recharacterizing (undoing) the conversion. Doing so could save you money if the IRA has lost money since the time of the original conversion.

January 15, 2019

4th Quarter 2018 Estimated Tax Payment Due
If you are self-employed or have other fourth-quarter income that requires you to pay quarterly estimated taxes, get them postmarked by January 15, 2019 tax deadline.