Tax notes
Deadlines and record keeping for freelancers and small businesses in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. Each note is dated and lists the official pages it was checked against.
3 notes · latest October 25, 2026
- Hong Kong
Hong Kong tax return dates: 2025/26 deadlines, 2026/27 ahead
When the IRD issues BIR60 and profits tax returns, normal and eTAX deadlines, the 2025/26 block extension dates still ahead, and provisional tax.
- Japan
Japan tax return dates for 2026 income (filed in 2027)
Japan income and gift tax returns for 2026 are due March 15, 2027, consumption tax for sole proprietors March 31. Filing windows and debit dates.
- United States
2026 tax calendar for freelancers: IRS dates into 2027
IRS dates for the self-employed from the last 2026 estimated payment through Form 1099-NEC, the 2026 return and the Form 4868 extension, with sources.
General information, not tax advice. Rules change; check the official page or a tax professional before you act.