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Important Dates & Cadence

We understand the importance of transparency and clear expectations when it comes to your finances. That is why we have a standard & public calendar for EXACTLY what you can expect from us and when.

Important Dates

Date
Description
Type
Client Action Required
January 5
Sign Current Year Tax Engagement Letter
Admin
Yes
January 15
Final Estimated Tax Payment Due Prior Year
Tax
No
January 20
Prior year Bookkeeping Close Due
Bookkeeping
No
January 31
Prior year Q4 Quarterly Tax Filing & Payments, 1099s, W2 and 940 due
Payroll
No
February 15
Source Documents for non-extended April 15 income tax filing. Late submissions auto-extended.
Tax
Yes
March 15
S Corporation Business Return Filing Deadline
Tax
No
March 15
Source Documents for ALL extended returns due. Late submissions may not be accepted.
Tax
Yes
April 15
Personal 1040 Income Tax Filing Deadline & Q1 Estimated Tax Payment Deadline
Tax
No
April 20
Q1 Bookkeeping Close Date
Bookkeeping
No
April 30
Q1 Quarterly Tax Filing & Payment and Fed Form 941 due
Payroll
No
June 15
Q2 Estimated Tax Payment Due Date
Tax
No
July 20
Q2 Bookkeeping Close Date
Bookkeeping
No
July 31
Q2 Quarterly Tax Filing & Payment and Fed Form 941 due
Tax
No
September 15
Extended Corporation Tax Return Due Date
Tax
No
October 15
Extended Individual Tax Return Due
Tax
No
October 20
Q3 Bookkeeping Close Date
Bookkeeping
No
October 31
Q4 Quarterly Tax Filing & Payment and Fed Form 941 due
Payroll
No
December 01
Next Year Tax Engagement Letters Sent
Admin
No

Annual Cadence Calendar

Date
Description
Type
Client Action Required
Monthly on 1st
Timesheets are due for 5th payroll (payperiod: 16th - Last)
Payroll
Yes
Monthly on 5th
Direct Deposit #1 for employees
Payroll
No
Monthly on 16th
Timesheets are due for 20th payroll (payperiod: 1st-15th)
Payroll
Yes
Monthly on 20th
Direct Deposit #2 for employees
Payroll
No
Monthly on 20th
Prior month financials are sent out w/ optional employee reporting
Bookkeeping
No
Monthly on 23rd
Ohio Sales Tax Filing & Payment Due
Sales Tax
No
Monthly after 15th
Monthly operations meetings are held 2nd half of the month
Consulting
Yes
Feb, May, Aug & Nov after 15th
Quarterly financial reviews are held in these months
Consulting
Yes
June after 15th
Semi-Annual Tax Planning Meetings 'Mid-Year' Review
Tax
Yes
Aug after 15th
Semi-Annual Tax Planning Meeting 'Go-Time' Review
Tax
Yes
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