U.S. Tax-Ready Checklist for Small Business Owners

Be prepared. Stay compliant. Maximize your deductions.
By CMCPA Services – Helping U.S.-Based Entrepreneurs Stay Tax-Ready Year-Round

πŸ—‚οΈ 1. Organize Your Business Documents

βœ”οΈ Business Registration (EIN, LLC, S-Corp docs)
βœ”οΈ Prior Year’s Tax Return (Federal & State)
βœ”οΈ Articles of Incorporation or Partnership Agreement
βœ”οΈ IRS Correspondence (if any)

πŸ“Š 2. Update Your Bookkeeping

βœ”οΈ All income and expenses recorded
βœ”οΈ Bank & credit card statements reconciled
βœ”οΈ Categorized transactions (with receipts if possible)
βœ”οΈ Accurate chart of accounts
βœ”οΈ Up-to-date financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

🧾 3. Collect Your Tax Documents

βœ”οΈ 1099-K / 1099-NEC / 1099-MISC forms
βœ”οΈ W-2s (if you have employees)
βœ”οΈ Business loan statements & interest paid
βœ”οΈ Asset purchases or disposals (equipment, vehicles)
βœ”οΈ Estimated tax payments made (IRS & State)

πŸ’Ό 4. Track Deductions & Credits

βœ”οΈ Home office expenses (sq. ft. + bills)
βœ”οΈ Mileage or vehicle expenses (with logs)
βœ”οΈ Internet, phone, and software tools
βœ”οΈ Professional services (legal, accounting, etc.)
βœ”οΈ Business meals, travel, and marketing costs
βœ”οΈ Depreciation on business assets
βœ”οΈ Employer credits (if applicable)

πŸ“† 5. Key Deadlines to Remember

πŸ“Œ January 31 – 1099s & W-2s due to contractors/employees
πŸ“Œ March 15 – S-Corp / Partnership tax return deadline
πŸ“Œ April 15 – Individual & single-member LLC tax return
πŸ“Œ Quarterly – Estimated taxes due: Apr 15, Jun 15, Sep 15, Jan 15

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