IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2026-03-15
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end):
Corrective distribution for failed ADP/ACP without 10% excise tax is due (non EACAs only). Eligible Automatic Contribution Arrangements (EACAs) have until June 30, 2025 to make corrective contributions without a 10% excise tax.
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: S-Corps, Large Partnerships, and Partnerships
2026-03-17
S-CORPORATIONS: File a 2025 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120S) and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due. Provide each shareholder with a copy of their final or amended Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S) or substitute Schedule K-1 (Form 1120S).
S-CORPORATION ELECTIONS: File Form 2553 to elect to be treated as an S corporation beginning with calendar year 2026.
PARTNERSHIPS & LARGE PARTNERSHIPS: File a 2025 calendar year return (Form 1065). Provide each partner with a copy of their final or amended Schedule K-1 (Form 1065), Partner’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc., or substitute Schedule K-1 (Form 1065).
To request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 7004. Then, file the return and provide each partner with a copy of their final or amended (if required) Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) by September 15.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

Down Syndrome Assoc of Delaware: Run for the Buds
2026-03-22 08:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | The Starboard, 2009 Coastal Highway, Dewey, Delaware, 19971
BLS is a Sponsor for the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware’s 2026 Run for the Buds 5k in Dewey Beach.
Celebrate the weekend of World Down Syndrome Day through a morning of movement by the shore. This annual race will start at The Starboard! Celebrate the individuals in our community with Down syndrome, raise awareness, and to support the programs, events, and resources provided to members throughout their entire lives.
The proceeds of the 19th Annual Run for the Buds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware. The DSA of Delaware is a nonprofit organization that supports families, promotes community involvement, and encourages a lifetime of opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
Learn more here: Down Syndrome Association of Delaware 2026 Run for the Buds.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2026-04-01
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end):
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) beginning date for 5% owners and terminated participants who turned 72 in 2025. This deadline applies only to the first RMD. Subsequent RMDs must be made by December 31 of each year
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2026-04-15
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end):
Corrective distribution of 402(g) (excess deferrals)
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals, IRAs, C-Corps, Corporations and Trusts
2026-04-15
INDIVIDUALS: File a 2025 Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR and pay any tax due. If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return, file Form 4868 and pay what you estimate you owe in tax to avoid penalties and interest. For more information, see Form 4868. Then, file Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR by October 15.
C-CORPS: C-Corps file calendar year 2026 tax returns and pay any money still due. They can file an automatic 6-month extension using Form 7004 BUT this is NOT an extension to pay.
IRA: 2024 IRA & Roth IRA contributions must be made today.
INDIVIDUALS & CORPORATIONS: If you’re not paying your 2025 income tax through withholding (or won’t pay in enough tax during the year that way), pay the first installment of your 2025 estimated tax. Use Form 1040-ES. For more information, see Pub. 505.
TRUSTS: Filing an income tax return for the 2025 calendar year (Form 1041) or filing for an automatic five-and-a-half-month extension to October 2 (Form 7004) and paying any income tax due.

For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: International
2026-04-15
Deadline to file FINCen 114 (Formerly known as Form TD F 90-22.1) (FBAR). Reporting is on a calendar year, regardless of the taxpayer’s fiscal year elected.
Foreign-owned U.S. disregarded entities must paper file a pro-forma Form 1120 and Form 5472. An automatic extension to October 15, 2026 using Form 7004 is available.
For additional information on these deadlines or our international services, please click here to contact us.

Barbri: Preparing Forms 5500, 5500-SF, and 5500-EZ: Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan
2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Lily DeLaura is presenting Barbri’s Webinar – Preparing Forms 5500, 5500-SF, and 5500-EZ: Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan.
Topic: This course will explain what plans are required to file Forms 5500, 5500-SF, and 5500-EZ, how to prepare these required information returns and related schedules, and the most recent changes to these forms.
Date: April 23, 2026 @ 1:00-2:50pm EDT
Forms 5500, 5500-SF, and 5500-EZ satisfy the annual reporting requirements of the IRS, DOL, and PBGC. This series of forms provides these federal agencies with information about an employer’s benefit plans. Form 5500 generally must be filed by large employer plans (those that cover 100 participants or more at the beginning of the year). Form 5500-SF may generally be filed by small employer plans (those that cover less than 100 participants at the beginning of the plan year. Form 5500-EZ is generally filed for one-participant plans, which means the plan covers the owner (and spouse), one or more partners in a partnership, and does not provide benefits for anyone except an owner, spouse, or one or more partners.
Accurate reporting on these forms is important because the IRS and DOL monitor the forms and certain details may trigger an IRS audit or DOL investigation. Completing these forms completely and accurately and filing these forms timely is extremely important. The SECURE Act increased the penalty for late filing a Form 5500.
• The IRS penalty for late filing of a 5500-series return has increased 10-fold to $250 per day, up to a maximum of $150,000.
• The DOL penalty for late filing can run up to $2,739 per day, with no maximum.
Tax advisers working with employers maintaining employer benefit plans must understand the due dates, filing requirements, and how to complete these returns properly.

For more information, visit Barbri‘s Website.

Better Business Bureau 2026 Annual Awards Celebration
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:30 | DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
BLS CPAs is proud to be a President’s Sponsor for the Better Business Bureau of Delaware’s 61st Annual Awards Celebration!
On April 30, 2026, BBB Delaware will mark the beginning of their next 60 years with their Annual Awards Celebration at the DuPont Country Club.
The BBB Delaware will proudly welcome over 200 business and community leaders for an evening of awards, scholarship and celebration.
Five companies will receive top honors for their leadership in business and community ethics through the BBB’s awards programs: The Torch, Rush and Thrive Awards. In addition to the prestigious business awards, BBB will again shine a spotlight on two students with the Student Ethics Scholarship presentation. BBB is proud to have our scholarships sponsored by Continental Finance Co. and M&T Bank.
Additional details can be found on the BBB of Delaware’s website.

Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA): 2026 Annual Conference
2026-05-01 08:30 - 15:00 | Clayton Hall – University of Delaware, 100 David Hollowell Drive, Newark, DE, 19716, United States
BLS is an Anniversary Sponsor and Exhibitor for Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement’s (DANA) 2026 IMPACT Delaware Annual Conference.
IMPACT Rising: Beyond Measure
As DANA, the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement, celebrates its 40th anniversary, The DANA 2026 IMPACT Delaware Conference, “IMPACT Rising: Beyond Measure,” is a must-attend event for nonprofit leaders and their teams, designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared growth. In an increasingly uncertain world, nonprofits must unite to overcome challenges and enhance their collective impact. This conference offers a unique opportunity for nonprofit professionals to come together, learn from one another, and explore new ways to strengthen the communities they serve.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, President/CEO of Family and Children’s Association
Learn more here: DANA’s 2026 Impact Conference.
Learn more about BLS CPA’s Nonprofit Practice Group.

Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community
2026-05-02 07:45 - 11:00 | Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park
BLS CPAs is a Sponsor for the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community event, which benefits JFS Delaware!
A benefactor of the 2026 Delaware Walk for a Healthy Community event is JFS Delaware

Where:
Tubman – Garrett Riverfront Park
80 Rosa Parks Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801

When:
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Important Times:
7:45 a.m. check-in and registration

9 a.m. 5K Walk

9:15 a.m.- 1 Mile Walk

Find out more details at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community website.

Wilmington Flower Market
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-09 | Rockford Park, 2629 W 19th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19806, United States
BLS IS EXCITED TO BE A PERENNIAL TENT SPONSOR AT THE WILMINGTON FLOWER MARKET!
Wilmington Flower Market
May 7 – May 9, 2026
Wilmington Flower Market Inc. is a tradition, a corporation and an all volunteer fundraising organization dedicated to improving the lives of Delaware’s children.
Most Delawarean’s are familiar with this annual event, but for the volunteers, it is a year’s worth of hard work and planning, capped off by a fun-filled three-day event at Rockford Park. The dedicated volunteers of Flower Market work with one goal in mind and that is to help make children’s dreams come true.
Visit the Wilmington Flower Market Website

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware: 2026 Golf Classic
2026-05-11 | Wilmington Country Club, 4825 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19807, United States
Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, CPAs is PROUD to be a Champion for Kids Sponsor for the 2026 Boys & Girls Club of Delaware Golf Classic Golf Tournament.
May 11, 2026
Wilmington Country Club
Over the past 37 years, the golf classic has raised more than $2 million dollars for the Greater Wilmington Boys & Girls Clubs. Proceeds from past classics have been used to provide educational services to youth as well as to provide scholarships for kids to attend the Summer Camp program offered at Wilmington area Clubs.
More Details Here: 2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware Golf Classic

DSCC DYPN 14th Annual Golf Outing
2026-05-12 13:30 - 18:00 | Deerfield, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, Delaware, 19711
BLS CPAs is proud to be a Sign Sponsor for the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network 14th Annual Golf Outing.
Date:
May 12, 2026

Location:

Deerfield Golf Club
507 Thompson Station Rd.
Newark, DE 19711

The Delaware Young Professionals Network will hit the greens for an afternoon of golfing and mentorship. Foursomes will include three young professionals and one industry leader for the nine hole outing. Afterwards, we will reconvene for a happy hour at the Deerfield Pub & Grille.
Shot gun start will be at 2:00 p.m., with happy hour beginning at 4:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome!

Additional details can be found on the DSCC DYPN webpage.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Nonprofits
2026-05-15
NONPROFITS:
Form 990 filing deadline for calendar year nonprofit organizations.

Congregation Beth Emeth 120th Anniversary Gala
2026-05-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Congregation Beth Emeth, 300 West Lea Blvd, Wilmington, Delaware, 19802
BLS is a Facet Friends Sponsor for Congregation Beth Emeth’s 120th Anniversary Gala

Celebrating 120 Years of Community, Faith, and Legacy
We warmly invite you to join us for our 120th Anniversary Gala! This is a milestone celebration honoring our past, present, and future.
Learn more here: Congregation Beth Emeth 120th Anniversary Gala

Stroud Water Research Center Fore Fresh Water Golf Invitational
2026-05-18 11:30 - 19:30 | Bidermann Golf Course, 601 Adam's Dam Road, Wilmington, DE, United States
BLS is proud to be a Hole Sponsor of the 2026 Stroud Water Research Center’s Fore Fresh Water Golf Invitational!
Golf sponsorship and participation helps support Stroud Water Research Center’s freshwater research, environmental education, and watershed restoration efforts.
Date: May 18, 2026
11:30 a.m. shotgun start; 4:30 p.m. cocktail reception.
Location: Bidermann Golf Course
Find out more here: https://stroudcenter.org/event/golf-outing/

Knowledge is Power: Plan to Prevent the Most Common Audit Findings
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virutal
Summit Group Retirement Planners, Inc. has invited Maria T. Hurd, CPA, RPA to present Knowledge is Power: Plan to Prevent the Most Common Audit Findings
Webinar Details
Title: Knowledge is Power: Plan to Prevent the Most Common Audit Findings
Date: May 19, 2026
LEARN MORE HERE

Estate Planning Council of Delaware: 2026 Annual Meeting
2026-05-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Wilmington Country Club, 4825 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19807, United States
BLS IS SPONSORING THE ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL OF DELAWARE’S 2026 ANNUAL MEETING
Topic: International Planning
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Wilmington Country Club
FIND OUT MORE HERE: https://www.epcdelaware.org/events/event/29478

2026 Conquer The Canal Series
2026-05-30 08:00 - 15:00 | C&D Canal, 250 Fifth St, Delaware City, Delaware, 19706
BLS is excited to be a “Hydration Station” sponsor for the Conquer the Canal Series.
The series will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the C&D Canal in Delaware City.
The Conquer the Canal Race Series comprises a Certified Marathon, a Certified 5k, and a Family Fun Run 5k. Each race will guide its runners alongside the beautifully scenic waterways of the C&D canal!
For additional information, please visit: https://www.runthecanal.com/

AICPA Engage 2026 Conference: Estate Planning for the 99%
2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:30 | ARIA Resort & Casino
Karly Laughlin, CPA, AEP will be co-presenting with Jordon Rosen at the AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE26 Conference!
AICPA & CIMA Engage 2026: Estate Planning for the 99%

June 10, 2026

10:05 AM — 11:20 AM PDT
1:05 PM — 2:20 PM EDT

This session will cover the importance for those with estates under $15 million to have an estate plan. It will also cover key post-mortem tax elections available to small estate owners, including the portability election, along with pertinent federal and state elections and planning when preparing the decedent’s final income tax return and the first return for the estate or trust. Finally, this session will cover the options when the decedent was a partner or shareholder of an S corporation at the time of death.
Learning Objectives:

Identify why an estate plan is important, including for estates under $15 million.
Analyze post-mortem elections, including the mechanics of the portability election available for smaller estates.
Analyze the various federal and state elections and planning opportunities when preparing the decedent’s final income tax return and the first tax return for the estate or trust.
Compare the options and elections to be considered when a decedent was a partner or shareholder in an S corporation.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: International
2026-06-15
Deadline for 2025, individual tax returns for US taxpayers residing abroad and partnerships which keep their books and records outside the United States (automatic 2-month extension from April 15). An automatic extension to December 15, 2026, using Form 4868 is available as long as individuals did not receive US wages. This is NOT an extension to pay.
For additional information on these deadlines or our international services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals and Corporations
2026-06-15
INDIVIDUALS: Make a payment of your 2026 estimated tax if you’re not paying your income tax for the year through withholding (or won’t pay in enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the second installment date for estimated tax in 2025. For more information, see Pub. 505.
CORPORATIONS: For calendar year corporations, deposit the second installment of estimated income tax for 2026. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you estimate your tax for the year.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

Temple Beth El Golf Tournament
2026-06-15 09:30 - 17:00 | Newark Country Club, 300 W. Main Street, Newark, DE, 19715, United States
BLS CPAs is honored to be a Specialty Sponsor for the 2026 Temple Beth El Golf Tournament!
The Thirteenth annual Temple Beth El’s golf tournament will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Newark Country Club, 300 W. Main Street, Newark, DE 19711. Lunch, beverages throughout the course and a wonderful buffet dinner will be served. This should be another fun event and a great course to play. Please consider supporting the Temple by coming out to play. It’s a scramble, so all skill levels are welcome, and clubs can be rented.
To learn more about Temple Beth El, please visit www.tbede.org/

Siegel JCC Delaware Annual Sports Classic (BLS is a Birdie Sponsor)
2026-06-22 | Wilmington Country Club, 4825 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19807, United States
BLS CPAs is proud to be a Birdie Sponsor again this year for the 34th Annual Siegel JCC Delaware Sports Classic.
SIEGEL JCC ANNUAL SPORTS CLASSIC benefits community youth and senior programs.
Date:
June 22, 2026

Location:
Wilmington Country Club

4825 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807

Additional details can be found on the Siegel JCC Delaware webpage.

ASPPA Webcast: Form 5500 Preparation
2026-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Maria T. Hurd, CPA, RPA will be presenting an ASPPA Webcast: Form 5500 Preparation
June 22, 2026
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM EST
Maria T. Hurd provides an overview of 2026 Form 5500 updates, common filing mistakes, and best practices for accurately preparing defined contribution plan filings and avoiding compliance issues.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Employee Benefit Plans
2026-06-30
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:
Corrective distribution for failed ADP/ACP without 10% excise tax (EACA only)
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.

Beyond the Basics: 2026 Form 5500 Insights
2026-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virutal
Summit Group Retirement Planners, Inc. has invited Maria T. Hurd, CPA, RPA to present Beyond the Basics: 2026 Form 5500 Insights
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 1:00pm ET
Topic: Beyond the Basics: 2026 Form 5500 Insights
LEARN MORE HERE

Delaware Contractors Association Crab Feast T-Shirt Sponsor
2026-08-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Frightland, 309 Port Penn Road, Middletown, Delaware, 19709
BLS is a T-Shirt Sponsor for Delaware Contractors Association’s 2026 Crab Feast.
Join us for our 53rd year!
Gates open @ 4 PM – Tickets required for entrance.
Ticket purchases must be completed through DCA office.
Learn more here: Delaware Contractors Association Crab Feast.

Christ Church Christiana Hundred Golf Classic
2026-08-31 11:30 - 19:30 | Hartefeld National, PA, 19311, United States
BLS is a Tee Sponsor for the 2026 Christ Church Christiana Hundred Golf Classic!
August 31, 2026
Hartefeld National
11:30-1:00 – Registration & Lunch
1:00 – Shotgun Start
5:30-7:30 – Cocktail Party
Additional information can be found on Christ Church’s Golf Classic page on their website.
