IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Businesses
2025-02-28
Businesses:
File information returns (for example, certain Forms 1099) for certain payments you made during 2024. These payments are described under January 31, earlier. However, Form 1099-NEC reporting nonemployee compensation must be filed by January 31. There are different forms for different types of payments. Use a separate Form 1096 to summarize and transmit the forms for each type of payment. See the General Instructions for Certain Information Returns for information on what payments are covered, how much the payment must be before a return is required, which form to use, and extensions of time to file.
If you file Forms 1097, 1098, 1099 (except a Form 1099-NEC reporting nonemployee compensation), 3921, 3922, or W-2G electronically, your due date for filing them with the IRS will be extended to March 31. The due date for giving the recipient these forms generally remains January 31.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

Goldey-Beacom College Business Ethics Course Networking Event
2025-02-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 4701 limestone road Wilmington DE 19808, 4701 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808, United States
Our College Recruiter, Jenni Fleck Jones, will discuss career tips and connect with students eager to enhance their networking skills and learn about different career opportunities. This opportunity is part of Goldey-Beacom College’s Business Ethics course.
Additional Details can be found at GBC’s Career Center.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Businesses
2025-02-18
Businesses:
Give annual information statements to recipients of certain payments you made during 2024. You can use the appropriate version of Form 1099 or other information return. Form 1099 can be issued electronically with the consent of the recipient. This due date applies only to the following types of payments.

All payments reported on Form 1099-B.
All payments reported on Form 1099-S.
Substitute payments reported in box 8 or gross proceeds paid to an attorney reported in box 14 of Form 1099-MISC.

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

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals
2025-02-18
INDIVIDUALS:
If you claimed exemption from income tax withholding last year on the Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, you gave your employer, you must file a new Form W-4 by this date to continue your exemption for another year.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

Exceptional Care for Children Valentine's Bingo
2025-02-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Exceptional Care for Children, Independence Way 11, Newark, Delaware, 19713, United States
BLS CPAs is honored to be a Sponsor for Exceptional Care for Children’s Valentine’s Bingo!
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at 11 AM, join us on the ECC campus for a day of fun, laughter, and fabulous prizes at their Valentine’s Bingo event!
Not only will you have a blast, but you’ll also be making a difference. All funds raised directly support Exceptional Care for Children’s programs – providing therapy, education, and recreational activities for children with severe medical conditions.
To learn more about ECC’s Valentine’s Bingo Event, please visit Valentine’s Bingo!

NAWIC Delaware 30th Annual Block Kids Competition
2025-02-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Hodgson Vo-Tech, 2575 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, Delaware, 19702
BLS CPAs is a Sponsor for the 30th Annual Block Kids Competition hosted by NAWIC Wilmington Delaware Chapter #96!
NAWIC Delaware Chapter #96 hosts a FREE event for students in grades 1 thru 6 to help them learn about the construction industry. The students, working independently in each grade group, use 100 Lego-like building blocks, string, cardboard, one rock, and foil to build something related to the construction industry. All materials are provided. After the projects are built, the students discuss their projects with judges, who are local construction business people, owners and architects.
For additional information, please visit NAWIC Delaware’s Website.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2025-01-31
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end):
Form 1099-R due to participants who received distribution in 2024.
Form W-2 due to report employee’s active participant status for 2024.
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.

DECA Delaware: 2025 DE DECA State Career Development Conference
2025-01-30 09:00 - 15:00 | University of Delaware – Trabant Center, Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Jenni Fleck Jones is a Marketing judge at DECA Delaware’s 2025 State Conference!
Date of Conference: January 29 and 30
Location: University of Delaware Trabant Center, 17 West Main Street, Newark, DE
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Over 40 events are held at the state competition with over 250 students from across Delaware who compete for a spot to attend the International Career Development Conference in April 2025.

For more information, visit DECA Delaware’s Website.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals
2025-01-15
INDIVIDUALS:
Make a payment of your estimated tax for 2024 if you didn’t pay your income tax for the year through withholding (or didn’t pay in enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the final installment date for 2024 estimated tax payments. However, you don’t have to make this payment if you file your 2024 return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) and pay any tax due by January 31, 2025.

DSCC 188th Annual Dinner – BLS Sponsoring
2025-01-13 16:00 - 19:15 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street , Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
BLS IS PROUD TO BE A SMALL BUSINESS LEADER SPONSOR THE DELAWARE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (DSCC) 188th ANNUAL DINNER!
The DSCC Annual Dinner is Delaware’s premier business event has always been the place to be in January for high level networking with more than 1,100 business leaders and elected officials.
Keynote Speaker:
Rod Ward – President and Chief Executive Officer – CSC

Agenda:
4:00 pm Cocktail Reception
5:20 pm Welcoming Remarks
5:45 pm Presentation of the Josiah Marvel Cup
6:00 pm Dinner
6:40 pm Keynote Speaker
7:15 pm Adjournment
For additional details, visit the DSCC Annual Dinner Webpage.

2024 Fed/State Tax Institute
2024-12-10 08:00 - 16:30 | Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Avenue, Dover, DE, 19904, United States
BLS CPAs is proud to have our CPAs assisting with the State of Delaware’s IRS and Division of Revenue Annual Fed/State Tax Institute!
The Delaware Division of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service are sponsoring the 48th Annual Federal and State Tax Institutes. The goal of these institutes is to update, clarify, and explain federal and state tax law requirements and any new tax law developments.

Registration Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.
The Institute begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
8:00am to 4:30pm
Modern Maturity Center
1121 Forrest Avenue
Dover, DE 19904
BLS Speakers: Michael D. Kelly, CPA, Valerie C. Middlebrooks, CPA and Karly A. Laughlin, CPA
Topics:
Individual & Business Federal Update

Finalization of RMD regulations
Corporate Transparency Act Filings begin in 2024
Notable Tax Rulings & Cases in 2023
Review of tax provisions possibly expiring 12/31/2025

Estate and Trust Taxes – The Basics

Complex vs Simple trusts defined
Accounting Income and Distributable Net Income (DNI)
Calculation of income distribution deduction
Delaware – Income accumulated for nonresident beneficiaries

For additional information visit the event website
Register online

Catholic Charities Bishop's 5K
2024-11-23 08:00 - 11:00 | St. Marks High School, 2501 Pike Creek Road, Wilmington, Delaware, 19808
BLS is a Supporter Sponsor for Catholic Charities’ Bishop’s 5k Run/Walk.
Each year, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington benefits from the Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk. This community event and fundraiser is an opportunity to assist Catholic Charities with the critical mission of helping the needy and underprivileged who live in our own neighborhoods.
November 23
8-11am – Race Starts at 9am
St. Marks High School
Learn more here: https://www.ccwilm.org/events/the-bishops-5k-runwalk/

Smyrna Middle School Career Exploration Fair
2024-11-19 08:00 - 11:30 | Smyrna Middle School, 700 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna, Delaware, 19977
Christina Bell, CPA will be sharing the good news about how rewarding a career as a CPA can be to the students at Smyrna Middle School.
Students will hear about the many possibilities that are out there for future careers, what the day-to-day life is like in those careers, and the paths they can take that lead to them.
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2024 from 8:00AM until 11:30AM
Where: Smyrna Middle School – 700 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna, DE 19977
What will the event look like?: Students will be able to choose tables to visit on a set rotation schedule. Presenters will have about 10 minutes per rotation to share with students what they do for work, what their career path looked like to get to that point, and answer any questions with the remaining time.

Philanthropy Day 2024 - AFP Brandywine Chapter
2024-11-13 08:00 - 16:00 | DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
BLS CPAs is a Bronze Sponsor for Philanthropy Day 2024 – AFP Brandywine Chapter!
November 13, 2024
Join us for this full day of activities to help fundraising professionals navigate the challenges of our times. Hear about the latest trends in fundraising — and find inspiration, education, and connections along the way!
During our conference at the DuPont Country Club, you will have the opportunity to:

Celebrate the winners of AFP Brandywine’s 2024 Philanthropy and F.A.C.E. Awards.
Learn how to build an organization-wide culture of philanthropy with keynote speaker Laurie Herrick.
Explore how AI can amplify your nonprofit’s impact while maintaining ethical standards.
Navigate the fundraising talent crisis with proven strategies for success.

Meet local colleagues during networking breaks and the closing reception sponsored by Spur Impact!
For additional details, click here

West Chester University - Beta Alpha Psi Small Firms Night
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | West Chester University – Business and Public Management, 50 Sharpless Street, Room 212, West Chester, PA, United States
BLS CPAs will be attending West Chester University – Beta Alpha Psi’s Small Firms Night where students can hear from accountants from various local small to mid sized firms! Bella LaPlante, Staff Accountant will be a panelist and Jenni Fleck Jones, College Recruiter will be available to answer questions.
WCU Students – be sure to talk with us about our College Programs.

DSCC Superstars in Business Luncheon
2024-11-06 11:00 - 13:30 | Hotel du Pont – Gold Ballroom, 11th & Market Streets, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
BLS is a Silver Sponsor for the Superstars in Business Luncheon!
BLS is looking forward to the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce 26th Annual Superstars in Business Luncheon on November 6! The Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business award honors businesses and nonprofits for their outstanding achievements and model approaches to business and management. Established in 1998, the awards are given annually to extraordinary businesses in honor of Marvin S. Gilman, who was a distinguished small business leader in Delaware.
Keynote Speaker: Michael Meoli, President and Owner/Operator of The Meoli Companies
Agenda:
11:15 am Registration and networking
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Keynote speaker
1:00 pm Awards presentation
1:45 pm Adjourn
For more information please visit DSCC Superstars in Business.

Nine Holes Anywhere Advisors Tournament
2024-11-01 14:00 - 19:00 | Upland Country Day School, 420 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA, 19348
BLS CPAs is excited to be a Bronze Sponsor of the Nine Holes Anywhere Advisors Tournament. Proceeds benefit St. Michael’s School & Nursery!
NINE HOLES ANYWHERE ADVISORS TOURNAMENT
Hosted by Bill Dugdale
Friday, November 1, 2024
2:00pm
Rain Date November 8
Proceeds benefit St. Michael’s School & Nursery
Learn more about Nine Holes Anywhere at: www.nineholesanywhere.com

2024 Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore Annual Celebration
2024-10-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street , Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
BLS is very excited to be a Dignity Sponsor for Easterseals 2024 Annual Celebration – A Lifetime with Limitless Possibilities!
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people with disabilities, seniors, their families and caregivers can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
Find out more at https://www.eastersealscelebrates.com/

2024 Delaware Trust Conference - Trends in State Income Taxation
2024-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street , Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Karly Laughlin, CPA, AEP is a panelist at the 2024 Delaware Trust Conference – Coast to Coast: Trends in State Income Taxation Session!
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. – Plenary Session 3 (60 minutes) – Group Live
Coast to Coast: Trends in State Income Taxation
Using a case-study approach, this inter-disciplinary panel of professionals will demonstrate the power of collaboration to maximize opportunities for mitigating state income taxes for individuals and their trusts, coast to coast.
w Jane G. Ditelberg, Director of Tax Planning, The Northern Trust Company
w Karly A. Laughlin, CPA, AEP, Tax & Small Business Director at Belfint, Lyons & Shuman
w Joy Elizabeth Matak, JD, LLM, Partner, Avelino Law, LLP
Find out more here: 2024 Delaware Trust Conference
Learn about our Estate & Trust Services

2024 Delaware Trust Conference - BLS is a Bronze Sponsor
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-29 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street , Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
BLS is a Bronze Sponsor of the 2024 Delaware Trust Conference!
2024 Delaware Trust Conference
October 28 & 29, 2024
The annual Delaware Trust Conference features a stellar lineup of the nation’s top trust, legal, and wealth management experts. Hear the most up-to-date information on maximizing the benefits derived from utilizing Delaware trusts for estate planning.
Find out more here: 2024 Delaware Trust Conference
Learn about our Estate & Trust Services

True Access Capital 2024 Annual Meeting
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront, 760 S Justison St, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
BLS CPAs is a Bronze Sponsor for True Access Capital’s 2024 Annual Meeting.
Empowering Possibilities, Planning For Growth!
Celebrate a decade of impact through TAC’s Women’s Business Center and honor the winners of the 2024 Helping Entrepreneurs Rise (H.E.R.) Business Plan Competition.
Keynote Speaker: Matthew “MG the Mortgage Guy” Garland
True Access Capital is committed to creating inclusive and thriving communities. Since 1992, they have empowered over 1,500 small businesses and community organizations with over $60 million in capital, focusing on supporting entrepreneurs of color, women, and other underrepresented groups.

University of Delaware Small Accounting Firm Panel
2024-10-09 17:30 - 19:00 | University of Delaware – Lerner Hall, Alfred Street, Newark, Delaware, 19716, United States
Want to know more about local accounting firms outside the ‘Big 4?’ University of Delaware Students are invited to attend the Small Accounting Firms panel to hear from employees of local mid-size accounting firms. Jonathan D. Moll, CPA will represent BLS in this exciting panel discussion
Want to learn more about a career at BLS? Visit our College Students webpage.

University of Delaware Masters Degree in Accounting Networking
2024-10-09 16:30 - 17:30 | University of Delaware – One South Main, One South Main, Newark, Delaware
Network with Small Accounting Firms to learn about their recruiting process and what a small to mid-sized firm has to offer. Jenni Fleck Jones will be there to answer any questions students might have about a career in public accounting and the recruiting process.
Want to learn more about a career at BLS? Visit our College Students webpage.

PrimeGlobal Collaborate Latin America: International Tax Breakout
2024-10-08 13:40 - 15:00 | Grand Fiesta Americana Chapulteqec, 756 Calzada General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico City, Mexico
Marcelo Morinigo, CPA will be presenting at PrimeGlobal’s 2024 Collaborate Latin America Conference!
The Collaborate LA event unites leaders and professionals from PrimeGlobal member firms, offering a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration amongst peers across the South American Region while embracing the vibrant atmosphere of Mexican culture. This gathering provides invaluable opportunities to gain insights, exchange ideas, and delve into emerging trends and challenges within the profession.
Marcelo Morinigo, CPA will be co-presenting during the following session.

International Tax Breakout – 11:40AM – 1:00PM CST | 1:40 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Find our more about PrimeGlobal’s 2024 Events
Collaborate LA – ¡Próximamente en la Ciudad de México, México!
El evento Collaborate LA reúne a líderes y profesionales de las firmas miembros de PrimeGlobal y ofrece una plataforma dinámica para la creación de redes, el intercambio de conocimientos y la colaboración entre pares de toda la región de América del Sur. al mismo tiempo que disfruta de la vibrante atmósfera de la cultura mexicana. Esta reunión brinda oportunidades invaluables para obtener información, intercambiar ideas y profundizar en las tendencias y desafíos emergentes dentro de la profesión.

Goldey-Beacom College 2024 Fall Career Fair & Networking Event
2024-10-08 10:00 - 13:00 | 4701 limestone road Wilmington DE 19808, 4701 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808, United States
Are you an accounting major at GBC looking to start your career with a Top Workplace? Are you looking for a 2025 Summer Internship? Join us for Goldey-Beacom College’s 2024 Fall Career Fair and connect with us to learn more about BLS, our Summer Internship Program, Externship program, and Staff Accountant positions.
Additional Details can be found at GBC’s Career Center.

Rowan University - Phi Chi Theta Small Business Networking Event
2024-10-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, United States
Join us for Rowan University Phi Chi Theta’s 2024 Small Business Networking Event. Learn about a career in Public Accounting and our College Programs!
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Rowan University – Rohrer College of Business, Business Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028

The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation Golf Outing
2024-09-30 11:00 - 20:00 | DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
BLS CPAs is proud to be a Tee Sponsor for The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation Golf Outing
The B+ Foundation is about Kids Helping Kids Fight Cancer – raising money through events on college campuses, local events like 5Ks and Golf Outing, corporate partnerships, merchandise sales, and more – to provide financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer nationwide and fund critical, cutting-edge childhood cancer research.

Dream Keepers Foundation's Black Tie Scholarship Gala
2024-09-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Bally’s Casino & Resort – Dover, DE
BLS CPAs is proud to be a sponsor of the Dream Keepers Foundation’s Black Tie Scholarship Gala!
Join the Dream Keepers Foundation’s Black Tie Scholarship Gala, a black-tie affair to raise scholarship funds for high school Seniors who have enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning; college students matriculating at four-year institutions; and students attending trade schools or licensed certificate programs.

DATE: Saturday, September 28, 2024
LOCATION: Bally’s Casino & Resort – Dover, DE
FEATURES: Red Carpet Event; Plated Meal; Live Entertainment; Community Awards Ceremony; and Live DJ

Learn more about the Dream Keepers Foundation Inc.

BLS Sponsoring Temple Beth El Golf Tournament
2024-09-26 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 Temple Beth El Golf Tournament!
Join us at the Temple Beth El Golf Tournament which will take place on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Newark Country Club in Newark, Delaware. Temple Beth El was founded in 1954. The Congregation provides a tremendous amount of outreach to the local community. Temple Beth El provides year round contributions to Hope Dining Hall and the Newark Empowerment Center. Each year, the congregation sponsors over 40 needy families, providing clothing, household goods and toys.
To learn more about Temple Beth El, please visit www.tbede.org/

ERISA 50th Celebration - ASPPA Benefits Council of Greater Philadelphia
2024-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19130
BLS CPAs is proud to be a sponsor of the ASPPA Benefits Council of Greater Philadelphia’s ERISA 50th Celebration!
Celebrate the Philadelphia Community’s contribution to safeguarding the retirement and health and welfare benefits of American workers.

DATE: September 25, 2024
LOCATION: Barnes Foundation – Philadelphia, PA
FEATURES: Cocktails, Dinner, Tour of Museum

Learn more about the ASPPA Benefit Council of Greater Philadelphia’s ERISA Celebration
