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.
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Operations articles
Clear Writing for Client Work
Structure and templates for client emails, monthly summaries, engagement letters, and tax delivery notes.
Preventive Maintenance for Desert Properties
A practical schedule for St. George and Washington County properties, plus Utah licensing scope and what to document.
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.