Q2 Payroll Close-Out for July 2026
Form 941 due July 31, FUTA deposit rules, the August 10 filing extension, and when IRS Direct Pay beats EFTPS for a last-minute payment.
Writing
Writing
Notes on tax, payroll, bookkeeping, and software.
Clear Writing for Client Work
Structure and templates for client emails, monthly summaries, engagement letters, and tax delivery notes.
How Long to Keep Tax Records
Federal limitation periods, Publication 583 guidance, the payroll four-year rule, Utah overlays, and when a purge hold beats a clean desk.
Preventive Maintenance for Desert Properties
A practical schedule for St. George and Washington County properties, plus Utah licensing scope and what to document.
Payroll Deposits, Classification, and Penalties
Deposit schedules under IRC § 6656, Forms 941 and 940 deadlines, worker classification, Utah withholding, and trust-fund exposure.
Typed Content Collections in Astro 7
Glob loaders, Zod schemas, MDX rendering, and static paths — patterns used on this site.
Security Baselines for Small Businesses
Practical identity, device, backup, and incident-response controls for shops that handle financial and employee data.
A Monthly Close That Survives Audit Season
A three-week month-end cadence with reconciliations, variance review, and Utah sales tax tie-out for businesses without a controller.
S Corporation vs. LLC
Federal tax treatment, Form 2553 deadlines, reasonable compensation, and Utah filing notes for choosing a pass-through structure.