Yes, 4/15 is the IRA contribution deadline and is also the filing deadline. 3/1 is only the deadline to avoid paying an estimated tax penalty, not for other purposes. That said, the estimated tax deadline of 3/1 was just extended to 4/15 as well for the 2018 tax year.
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Yes, 4/15 is the IRA contribution deadline and is also the filing deadline. 3/1 is only the deadline to avoid paying an estimated tax penalty, not for other purposes. That said, the estimated tax deadline of 3/1 was just extended to 4/15 as well for the 2018 tax year.