8 Financial Dates and Deadlines - April 2022, By Karla Bowsher. Mark your calendar now so you don't risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save. April 1 — RMD deadline, Folks who turned age 72 during the latter half of 2021 (July 1 to Dec. 31) generally have until April 1, 2022, to withdraw their required minimum distribution for 2021. This would be their very first RMD, so Uncle Sam gives folks longer to withdraw that initial RMD. April 1 — New flood insurance rate renewals begin, If you’re a homeowner with flood insurance, expect a revised rate the next time your policy comes up for renewal. April 15 — Deadline for HSA and Archer MSA contributions, You have until April 15 to contribute money for the 2021 tax year to a health savings account (HSA) or Archer medical savings account (MSA). April 18 — Deadline for estimated tax payments, This is the deadline for the first quarterly installment of estimated taxes for the 2022 tax year. This deadline applies to the self-employed and other workers who earn income that isn’t subject to withholding. April 18 (in most cases) — Tax Day, For most of us, the federal income tax return (and any tax bill owed) for 2021 is due by Monday, April 18. Because of a state holiday observed in Maine and Massachusetts, residents of those states have until April 19th. This is also your deadline for requesting an automatic 6 month extension. April 18 — Deadline for IRA contributions, You have until April 18 to contribute money for the 2021 tax year to an individual retirement account (IRA). April 19-25 — Missouri’s Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday, During this seven-day period, qualifying Energy Star-certified new appliances are exempt from Missouri’s sales tax, up to $1,500 per appliance. April 23-25 — Texas’ Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, During this three-day period, certain emergency preparation supplies will be exempt from Texas sales taxes