Catholic Charities Bishop's 5K
2024-11-23 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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/

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

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Goldey-Beacom College Business Ethics Course Networking Event
2025-02-18 12:00 - 14:00 | 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
2025-02-28
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.

Strafford: Employee Benefit Plan Audit Peer Reviews
2025-03-06 13:00 - 15:00
Christopher J. Ciminera, CPA, QKA is presenting Strafford’s Webinar – Employee Benefit Plan Audit Peer Reviews
Topic: Employee Benefit Plan Audit Peer Reviews
Date: March 6, 2025 @ 1:00-2:50pm EDT
Firms that audit employee benefit plans must pay careful attention to peer review preparation and anticipate the reviewer’s concerns about handling participant data, investments, fees, contributions, and other aspects of the plan. The plan audit group’s reputation is at stake during these reviews.
Peer reviewers routinely find substandard risk assessment procedures, failure to properly document the procedures performed, improper reliance on SOC reports, failure to test investment transactions earnings, timely remittance of employee contributions, and other problems in reviewing benefit plan audits. Plan audit groups often struggle to assess risk adequately.
Listen as our veteran employee benefit plan advisers and auditors help you evaluate your firm’s peer review preparation and proactively address noncompliance issues that often arise during inspections.

For more information, visit Strafford’s Website.

2025 Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge
2025-03-08 | Carpenter Sports Center, North College Avenue 26, Newark, Delaware, 19716, United States
BLS is very excited to be a Bump Sponsor for the 2025 Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge!
Gather your friends, family, and coworkers to start or join a fundraising team! Each team will participate in the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge and everyone will walk away a winner by raising money for Easterseals!
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Carpenter Sports Building
University of Delaware
26 N. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19711

Find out more at Easterseals Volleyball Challenge Website

The Plan Sponsor University - Keynote Presentation
2025-03-11 10:05 - 10:50 | Villanova University, West Campus - Garey Hall Room 10A, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085
Maria Hurd, CPA will be the Keynote Speaker at The Plan Sponsor University All Day Conference.
The Plan Sponsor University will be held on March 11 from 8:00am-2:00pm at Villanova University.

Keynote Timeframe: 10:05-10:50

Learn more from the TPSU website!

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: International
2025-03-15
Form 1042 is due. An automatic 6-month extension using Form 7004 can be filed. This is NOT an extension to pay.
Form 3520-A is due for calendar year foreign trusts with a US owner. An automatic 6-month extension is available, using Form 7004.
Form 8804 must be filed to report withholding tax on income from partnerships with foreign partners. A 5-month extension using Form 7004 can be filed. 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: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2025-03-15
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
2025-03-17
S-CORPORATIONS: File a 2024 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 2025.
PARTNERSHIPS & LARGE PARTNERSHIPS: File a 2024 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.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2025-04-01
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end):
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) beginning date for 5% owners and terminated participants who turned 72 in 2024. 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.

Smyrna High School College & Career Fair
2025-04-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Smyrna High School, Duck Creek Parkway 500, Smyrna, Delaware, 19977, United States
Christina Bell, CPA will be sharing the good news about how rewarding a career as a CPA can be to the students at Smyrna High 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: Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 8:00AM until 12:00PM
Where: Smyrna High School – 500 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna, DE 19977

Rowan University | Intern Delaware Corporate Field Trip
2025-04-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, CPAs, 1011 Centre Road, Suite 310, Wilmington, DE, 19805, United States
BLS CPAs is proud to be a stop on the Delaware Field Trip with Rowan University and Intern Delaware!
Rowan College of Business students will participate in a corporate field trip around Delaware, visiting three prominent companies: CSC, M&T Bank, and Belfint Lyons & Shuman. This experience will give students valuable insight into the operations, cultures, and career pathways within each organization. From learning about corporate governance at CSC, to financial services at M&T Bank, and public accounting at Belfint Lyons & Shuman, the trip offers a well-rounded look into different industries.
Learn more about our college/early talent programs.

After The Bell Spring Discover Your Destiny Fundraiser
2025-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Delaware Museum of Natural History, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 19807
BLS CPAs is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor for After the Bell’s 2025 Sprint Fundraiser at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science!
After-The-Bell’s annual fundraiser event, “Discover Your Destiny”, will be held on Friday, April 4th at The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science. This event helps offer new activities and services that will introduce Kennett Middle School Students to important skills, lifelong connections and maybe even unexpected career trajectories?
Learn more at After the Bell Discovery Your Destiny Website!

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2025-04-15
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
2025-04-15
INDIVIDUALS: File a 2024 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 2025 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 2024 income tax through withholding (or won’t pay in enough tax during the year that way), pay the first installment of your 2024 estimated tax. Use Form 1040-ES. For more information, see Pub. 505.
TRUSTS: Filing an income tax return for the 2024 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
2025-04-15
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, 2025 using Form 7004 is available.
For additional information on these deadlines or our international services, please click here to contact us.

Strafford: Audits of Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs)
2025-04-24 13:00 - 14:00
Christopher J. Ciminera, CPA, QKA is presenting Strafford’s Webinar – Audits of Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs)
Topic: Audits of Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs)
Date: April 24, 2025 @ 1:00pm EDT
This webinar will explain pooled employer plans (PEPs) for businesses and accountants considering implementing or recommending this new flexible retirement plan option. Our panel of seasoned retirement plan auditors will cover eligibility requirements for PEPs, design considerations, and differences between PEP audits and other examinations.

For more information, visit Strafford’s Website.

Rowan University | Accounting Society Presentation
2025-04-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, United States
Jenni Fleck Jones and Emily Bowman will be stopping at Rowan University to enjoy an afternoon with the Accounting Society!
Emily will share her career path and Jenni will give recruiting tips to the group.
Learn more about our college/early talent programs.

Sanford School Home & School Auction
2025-04-26 18:00 - 22:00 | The Delaware Contemporary, 200 S Madison Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801
BLS CPAs is honored to be a Community Sponsor of Sanford School’s Home and School Auction – Diner En Bleu
Proceeds from the event support summer study grants for our teachers, in addition to state-of-the-art technology upgrades, equipment and supplies for the award-winning sports and arts programs, and so much more.
Learn more about Sanford’s Home & School Auction.

Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA): 2025 Annual Conference
2025-05-01 08:00 - 15:00 | Clayton Hall – University of Delaware, 100 David Hollowell Drive, Newark, DE, 19716, United States
BLS will be an Exhibitor at Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement’s (DANA) 2025 IMPACT Delaware Annual Conference.
Growing Together for Greater Success
The 2025 DANA IMPACT Delaware Conference 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: Mariah Calagione, Co-Founder, Dogfish Head
Learn more here: DANA’s 2025 Impact Conference.
Learn more about BLS CPA’s Nonprofit Practice Group.

Better Business Bureau 60th Annual Celebration
2025-05-01 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 60th Annual Awards Celebration!
BBB will welcome more than 200 business and community leaders on May 1, 2025 to the DuPont Country Club for the 60th Annual Awards 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.
Plus this year, as part of our celebration of serving Delaware for 60 years, BBB will award the first Douglas M. Hershman Scholarship for Ethics & Civic Engagement.
Additional details can be found on the BBB of Delaware’s website.
