Church finance deadlines, each linked to the official IRS or Texas source.
IRS Pub 517: the church must officially designate a definite amount before it makes the payment. It cannot be set later. Listed here as before the first 2027 payment.
Last 2026 estimated payment for people who pay tax through estimates, which often includes ministers.
Due January 31 by law; Jan 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the due date moves to Monday, Feb 1, 2027.
Quarterly payroll tax return, due the last day of the month after the quarter (Jan 31 falls on a Sunday).
IRS instructions: the due date for 2026 Forms W-2 and W-3, paper or electronic, is February 1, 2027.
Recipients get their copy by Jan 31 (Feb 1, 2027). IRS copy: Feb 28 on paper (a Sunday, so Mar 1) or Mar 31 electronically.
Individual returns for 2026 are due April 15, 2027.
IRS Pub 1771: donors need the written acknowledgment by the earlier of the day they file or their return due date. Most send statements in January.
Quarterly payroll tax return for January to March 2027.
Texas Comptroller: exemption applications go to your county appraisal district; the general deadline is before May 1.
Due the 15th day of the 5th month after year-end; May 15, 2027 is a Saturday, so May 17. Only if gross unrelated business income is $1,000 or more.
Due by the due date, with extensions, of the return for the second year with $400+ of net ministry earnings.
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