Jun 15, 2026
Payroll tax deposits
Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. Deposit tax for payments made in for May if the monthly deposit rule applies.
IRS sourceSmall business resource
Use this guide to stay ahead of federal payroll filings, annual employment returns, extension deadlines, and sales tax filing considerations that affect growing businesses.
Upcoming federal dates
These dates are pulled from IRS calendar pages when available, with conservative fallback dates for common small-business filings.
Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. Deposit tax for payments made in for May if the monthly deposit rule applies.
IRS sourceFile Form 941 for the second quarter.
IRS sourceCalendar-year S corporations file Form 1120-S if a 6-month extension was requested. Partnerships file Form 1065 on the same date.
IRS sourceIndividuals file Form 1040 if a 6-month extension was requested. Calendar-year C corporations file Form 1120 on the same date.
IRS sourceEmployers generally file the annual FUTA return after the calendar year ends.
IRS sourceDeadline map
Deadlines depend on entity type, payroll schedule, sales tax account, fiscal year, and prior filing history. The operating goal is simple: keep clean records before the deadline month arrives.
Texas links are included as a state-specific example. Businesses outside Texas should confirm sales tax requirements with their state tax agency.
Monthly and semiweekly deposit schedules depend on your IRS lookback period. Employers should keep payroll deposits separate from payroll processing dates.
Form 941 deadlines usually arrive after each quarter. Reconciled payroll records make these filings easier to review before they are due.
Form 940, W-2, 1099, and related year-end tasks are easier when vendor records, payroll totals, and books are kept current throughout the year.
S corporations, partnerships, individuals, and C corporations have different original and extended filing windows. Entity type matters.
Sales tax filing frequency varies by state and may be monthly, quarterly, or yearly. Confirm your assigned schedule with the state agency where you file.
Bookkeeping checklist
Most missed deadlines start as messy records, unclear responsibilities, or disconnected systems. A monthly close rhythm gives owners time to review and correct issues early.
Questions owners ask
No. Deadlines vary by entity type, payroll schedule, fiscal year, state tax requirements, and whether the business has requested extensions.
Sales tax due dates vary by state and filing frequency. Many businesses file monthly, quarterly, or yearly, but you should confirm your assigned schedule with the state agency where your business files.
Yes. Clean books make it easier to identify payroll liabilities, sales tax collected, vendor payments, income, expenses, and cash flow before filing dates arrive.
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