A year of US LLC obligations, on one page

Typical recurring deadlines for a US LLC, grouped by month. What applies to your company depends on its state, tax classification and activity.

Every month

  • Close the books and review cash
  • File sales tax returns where registered (monthly, quarterly or annually)
  • Process contractor invoices and payments

Your formation month

  • Wyoming annual report: due on the first day of the month the company was formed
  • Registered agent renewal
  • Review company details with banks and payment providers

January

  • FederalSend 1099-NEC forms to US contractors and file with the IRS (generally by January 31)
  • FederalQ4 estimated tax payment, where applicable (mid-January)
  • InternalCollect year-end statements for your tax preparer

February

  • InternalShare bookkeeping and documents with your tax professional

March

  • FederalPartnership and S corporation returns, where applicable (generally March 15)

April

  • FederalCorporate and individual income tax returns (generally April 15)
  • FederalForeign-owned single-member LLCs: Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120, generally due with the return
  • FederalQ1 estimated tax payment, where applicable

May

  • InternalQuarterly access review: remove unused accounts

June

  • FederalQ2 estimated tax payment, where applicable (mid-June)
  • InternalMid-year budget and runway review

July

  • InternalReview contractor agreements and W-9 forms on file

August

  • InternalQuarterly access review

September

  • FederalQ3 estimated tax payment, where applicable (mid-September)
  • FederalExtended partnership and S corporation returns, where applicable

October

  • FederalExtended corporate or individual returns, where applicable (generally October 15)

November

  • InternalQuarterly access review
  • InternalPlan next year's budget

December

  • InternalConfirm W-9 forms for all US contractors paid this year
  • InternalYear-end review of policies and tools

This calendar is general information, not legal or tax advice. Dates shown are typical and can move for weekends, holidays, extensions or rule changes. Confirm what applies to your company with a licensed tax professional.

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