How to get your taxes done for free 2:16 PM ET Fri, 6 April 2018 | 01:16

Every year since 1955, taxes have been due on April 15 ... except for sometimes. Like the last two years. And this year.

Tax Day falls on April 17 for 2018.

That's the deadline for filing your 2017 federal tax return, the last day to make a contribution to an individual retirement account for it to count against 2017 income, the deadline to file a tax extension, and the day when quarterly estimated tax payments are due for those who make them.