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A payroll tax calendar for small business employers

Payroll obligations repeat all year, and missing one can create expensive notices.

Check the records

Track deposits separately from quarterly returns.

Confirm the deadline

Prepare W-2 data before January pressure hits.

Review the risk

Tie payroll reports to the general ledger monthly.

Official source to check

Check current IRS or agency instructions for forms, filing dates, and notice procedures before relying on a deadline or threshold.

Deadline or timing note

Use the date printed on the notice, form, filing calendar, or agency correspondence, then gather the supporting records before taking action.

General information, not tax advice

This page is general information for business owners. It is not tax, accounting, or legal advice. Mary Ann Hair, CPA can only advise after reviewing your facts, records, deadlines, and filing history.

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