December 2015 Business Due Dates

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Written by Barry Fowler | Posted in Tax Tips

December 1 – Employers

During December, ask employees whose withholding allowances will be different in 2016 to fill out a new Form W4 or Form W4(SP).

December 15 – Social Security, Medicare and Withheld Income Tax

If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in November.

December 15 – Nonpayroll Withholding

If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in November.

December 15 – Corporations

The fourth installment of estimated tax for 2015 calendar year corporations is due.

December 31 – Last Day to Set Up a Keogh Account for 2015

If you are self-employed, December 31 is the last day to set up a Keogh Retirement Account if you plan to make a 2015 Contribution. If the institution where you plan to set up the account will not be open for business on the 31st, you will need to establish the plan before the 31st. Note: there are other options such as SEP plans that can be set up after the close of the year. Please connect with Barry Fowler to discuss your options.

December 31 – Caution! Last Day of the Year

If the actions you wish to take cannot be completed on the 31st or a single day, you should consider taking action earlier than December 31st.

Original Post By: Barry Fowler

Barry Fowler

Barry Fowler is licensed to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and is a longstanding member of several tax industry professional organizations including the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA), National Association of Tax Preparers (NATP), Texas Society of Enrolled Agents (TSEA), and the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS). With experience in the tax and finance industry spanning over twenty years, Fowler’s expertise includes tax resolution, personal financial planning, tax return preparation, financial statements, and general ledger bookkeeping. He has been instrumental in helping hundreds of people resolve complex tax issues with the IRS.