Tax CenterThe year's tax position in one place, read from the books rather than re-entered. Everything here follows the tax accounting method set in Settings, not a report's own basis toggle.
Tax year 2026.
Overdue estimated payment · Q1 2026
$2,903.25
was due 2026-04-15 · 165 days ago
This quarter · Q4
$1,613.94
Estimated tax
Deductions YTD
$95,879.05
≈ $23,969.76 in tax saved
1099 contractors
$0.00
0 contractors this year
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Year-End Close
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Estimated Taxes The year's projection and each quarter's payment.
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Deductions Deductible spending by category.
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Form 4562 · Depreciation Depreciation and Section 179 on what you own.
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1099-NEC Summary What each contractor was paid, and who needs a 1099.
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Sales Tax What was collected and what's owed to each agency.
Key federal deadlines for a small-business owner. Set your business type in Settings → Business details and this calendar will mark which return is yours. State deadlines vary and aren't included here. Check your state(s) of registration.
| Due | Deadline | Who / What |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31 | 1099-NEC to recipients & IRS | Any contractor paid $600+ in the prior year (non-corporate). File a W-9 with each BEFORE issuing the 1099. |
| Jan 31 | W-2 to employees & SSA | If Lumen Studio has W-2 employees (probably not right now). |
| Jan 31 | Form 941 (Q4) | Quarterly federal payroll tax return if you have employees. |
| Mar 15 | S-corp & partnership returns | Form 1120-S or 1065. Sole props file with their personal return on Apr 15. |
| Apr 15 | C-corp return | Form 1120 for a calendar-year C corporation, plus its own estimated payments on Form 1120-W. |
| Apr 15 | Q1 estimated tax (current year) | Form 1040-ES. Required for self-employed earning > $1K/yr. |
| Apr 15 | Personal return (1040) + Schedule C yours | Prior-year federal income tax. Extensions via Form 4868. |
| Jun 15 | Q2 estimated tax | Second installment. |
| Sep 15 | Q3 estimated tax | Third installment. |
| Sep 15 | Extended S-corp/partnership returns | If you filed an extension in March. |
| Oct 15 | Extended personal return | If you filed an extension in April. |
| Jan 15 (following year) |
Q4 estimated tax | Fourth installment for the current tax year. |