Chip Designers Get Extra Time: Uncle Sam Extends IC Status Deadline to 2026
Published Date: 4/9/2026
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If you design integrated circuits (ICs), good news! The deadline to apply for official IC designer status just got pushed back to December 31, 2026, giving you about eight more months to get your paperwork in. This means more time to become approved and keep your designs moving without a hitch—no extra fees, just extra breathing room.
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IC Designer Deadline Extended to Dec 31, 2026
If you design integrated circuits (ICs) or run a company that does, the deadline to apply to become an approved IC designer has been moved to December 31, 2026. The rule became effective April 7, 2026, and applicants received by December 31, 2026 may be considered authorized IC designers for 180 days.
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