2021 Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore Annual Celebration
2021-12-01 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Baby Grand, 818 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
BLS is very excited to be a Dignity Sponsor for Easterseals 2021 Annual Celebration – A Grand Evening with Easterseals!
As a sponsor of “A Grand Evening with Easterseals” we will celebrate Easterseals’ mission of inclusion and building a stronger, more diverse community. Easterseals continues to lead the way to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.
Find out more at https://www.easterseals.com/de/

Hen Hatch Final Round
2021-12-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
BLS is a Sponsor of the 2021 Hen Hatch Final Round. We are excited to help these amazing students through in-kind accounting consulting hours with one of our CPAs.
Hen Hatch is the University of Delaware’s premier startup funding competition run by Horn Entrepreneurship. The final round of the competition will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 6:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. on Zoom.
6:00 p.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks
6:10 p.m. Group One Pitches
6:40 p.m. Intermission
6:45 p.m. Group Two Pitches
7:15 p.m. Break/Voting for Audience Choice Awards
7:25 p.m. Award Ceremony
7:45 p.m. Closing Remarks
REGISTER FOR THE HEN HATCH FINAL ROUND

2021 Fed/State Tax Institute
2021-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
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 Internal Revenue Service and the Delaware Division of Revenue are jointly sponsoring the 45th Annual Federal and State Tax Institute. The Institute consist of presentations for tax-return
preparers and practitioners and will be offered virtually December 2021. The goal of the institutes is to update, clarify, and explain federal and state tax law reporting requirements and any new tax law developments.

Date: Monday, December 6, 2021
Speakers: Michael D. Kelly, CPA, Valerie C. Middlebrooks, CPA and Karly A. Laughlin, CPA
BLS Speaker Time: 9:05am – 9:55am and 10:10am – 11:00am

Topics:

COVID-19 Tax Updates
Other Guidance and Updates
Update on Tax Proposals

Additional information is located on the Fed/State Brochure.

Belfint Briefing Webinar: Year End Tax Update... Opportunities to Consider
2021-12-09 08:30 - 10:30 | Zoom
Please join Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, CPAs for our annual tax update. We will take a look at 2021 tax planning strategies and opportunities, along with any potential changes on the horizon.

SEMINAR DETAILS
TOPIC:
Year-End Tax Update… Opportunities to Consider
We will look at:

Covid-19 Tax Updates

American Rescue Plan Act, 2021
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Other relief programs passed in 2020 that continue to impact 2021 taxes

Employee Retention Credit
Paycheck Protection Programs
Payroll Tax Deferrals
Economic Injury Disaster Loans
HHS Grants

Other Guidance and Updates
Update on Tax Proposals

Q&A
WHEN:
Thursday, December 9, 2021
8:30 – 10:30am ET
WHERE:
BLS Zoom Webinar
*Zoom details will be sent upon registration
Presenters:
Karly Laughlin, CPA
Mike Kelly, CPA
Valerie Middlebrooks, CPA

This seminar is eligible for 2 hours of CPE!
For additional details, please contact Jenni Fleck Jones at jjones@belfint.com

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2021-12-15 | Delaware
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end): Extended deadline for Summary Annual Report
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: International
2021-12-15 | Delaware
Final extended filing deadline for individuals who requested a discretionary 2-month extension by 10/15
For additional information on these deadlines or our international services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Corporations
2021-12-15 | Delaware
For calendar year corporations, deposit the fourth installment of estimated income tax for 2021. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help estimate taxes for the year.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2021-12-31 | Delaware
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end):
Prospective amendment to add or remove safe harbor status for 2022
Prospective amendment to add an automatic enrollment to plan (QACA & EACA) (For 2022)
Required minimum distribution date under IRC 401(a)(9)
Corrective distribution for failed ADP/ACP test with 10% excise tax or QNEC contribution
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Deductions
2021-12-31 | Delaware
Last date to make payments that can be deducted from 2021 return for cash basis taxpayer.
Last date to establish a Keogh plan or 401(k) to deduct a contribution on 2021 return.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

PrimeGlobal National Tax Conference: Federal Tax Update
2022-01-11 10:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
Stephanie Chapman, CPA will be presenting at PrimeGlobal’s 2022 National Tax Conference!
THE PRIMEGLOBAL TAX CONFERENCE IS NOW 100% VIRTUAL.
The PrimeGlobal Tax Conference reliably provides technical updates from leading experts in the profession, while delivering innovative practice management strategies. In addition, this networking opportunity is packed with continuing education to help fulfill CPE requirements.
Stephanie Chapman, CPA will be co-presenting during the following session.

Federal Tax Update (Part 1) – Stephanie Chapman, CPA – Corporate & International Services, BLS & Andrew Leonard, CPA, Director of Tax Services, BPBCPA 10:30 AM – 12:40 PM ET
Federal Tax Update (Part 2) – Stephanie Chapman – Corporate & International Services, BLS & Andrew Leonard, CPA, Director of Tax Services, BPBCPA 1:50 PM – 3:30 PM ET

Find our more about PrimeGlobal’s 2022 National Tax Conference.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals
2022-01-18 | Delaware
INDIVIDUALS:
Make a payment of your estimated tax for 2021 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 2021 estimated tax payments. However, you don’t have to make this payment if you file your 2021 return (Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR) and pay any tax due by January 31, 2022.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2022-01-31 | Delaware
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end):
Form 1099-R due to participants who received distribution in 2021.
Form W-2 due to report employee’s active participant status for 2021.
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: All Employers and Businesses
2022-01-31 | Delaware
ALL EMPLOYERS:
All employers must have distributed 2021 W-2 forms to their employees and Form 1099s to their proper recipients.
BUSINESSES: Give annual information statements to recipients of certain payments you made during 2021. 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. Payments that may be covered include the
following.

Cash payments for fish (or other aquatic life) purchased from anyone engaged in
the trade or business of catching fish.
Compensation for workers who aren’t considered employees (including fishing
boat proceeds to crew members).
Dividends and other corporate distributions.
Interest.
Rent.
Royalties.
Payments of Indian gaming profits to tribal members.
Profit-sharing distributions.
Retirement plan distributions.
Original issue discount.
Prizes and awards.
Medical and health care payments.
Debt cancellation (treated as payment to debtor).
Cash payments over $10,000. See the Form 8300 instructions.

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

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals
2022-02-15 | Delaware
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
2022-02-15 | Delaware
Businesses:
Give annual information statements to recipients of certain payments you made during 2021. 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.

Retirement Plan Audits
2022-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Chris Ciminera, CPA is presenting for myCPE on the topic of Retirement Plan Audits on February 16.
This CPE course will cover the audit from beginning to end focusing on important items that the auditor should consider.
12:00 PM EDT
Recommended Audience

Online CPE Webinar is recommended for CPAs, CMAs, CIAs, QIALs, IAPs, Internal Auditors, External Auditors, Compliance Officers, CFOs, and other professionals interested in upgrading their knowledge regarding Retirement Plan Audits.

Learn more about this virtual presentation – Retirement Plan Audits

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Businesses
2022-02-28 | Delaware
Businesses:
File information returns (for example, certain Forms 1099) for certain payments you made during 2021. 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.

Estate Planning Council of Delaware: State Income Taxation of Trusts
2022-03-02 17:00 - 20:00 | DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
BLS IS SPONSORING THE ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL OF DELAWARE’S MARCH EVENT
Topic: State Income Taxation of Trusts
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: DuPont Country Club
Speaker: Dick Nenno
FIND OUT MORE HERE: https://www.epcdelaware.org/events/event/21832

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: S-Corps, Large Partnerships, and Partnerships
2022-03-15 | Delaware
S-CORPORATIONS: File a 2021 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 2022.
PARTNERSHIPS & LARGE PARTNERSHIPS: File a 2021 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)
2022-03-15 | Delaware
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, 2022 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: International
2022-03-15 | Delaware
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.

Delaware State University - 2022 Spring Career Fair
2022-03-15 11:00 - 16:00 | 1200 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE, 1200 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE, United States
Are you an accounting major at DSU looking to start your career with a Top Workplace? Or looking for a 2023 Summer Internship? Don’t miss the Spring 2022 Career Fair and be sure to connect with us to learn more about BLS CPAs and our internship program. We hope to see you there!
Additional details can be found at the Delaware State University Career Services web page.
Apply for one of our positions on the Delaware State University’s Handshake page.

Retirement Plan Regulatory Updates
2022-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Chris Ciminera, CPA is presenting for myCPE on the topic of Retirement Plan Regulatory Updates on March 18.
If you want to know about the most recent auditing standard SAS 136, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans then the speaker Chris Ciminera, CPA, QKA will guide you with the topics through this CE/CPE tax webinar.
12:00 PM EDT
Recommended Audience

This Online CPE webinar is recommended for AFSP, CRTP, CPA (US), EA, ORTP, MRTP, ChFC®, FSCP® CASL, ChSNC, RICP, WMCP, and other tax professionals who want to understand retirement plan regulatory updates.

Learn more about this virtual presentation – Retirement Plan Regulatory Updates

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2022-04-01 | Delaware
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end):
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) beginning date for 5% owners and terminated participants who turned 72 in 2021. 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.

DSCC 185th Annual Dinner – BLS Sponsoring
2022-04-04 16:45 - 20:15 | 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) 185th 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 1,000 business leaders and elected officials.
Keynote Speakers:
Kathleen Shelton – Vice President & Chief Technology Officer – FMC Corporation

This event has been rescheduled to April 4 from January 10.
For additional details, visit the DSCC 185th Annual Dinner Webpage.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2022-04-15 | Delaware
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
2022-04-18 | Delaware
INDIVIDUALS: File a 2021 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 17.
C-CORPS: C-Corps file calendar year 2021 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: 2021 IRA & Roth IRA contributions must be made today.
INDIVIDUALS & CORPORATIONS: If you’re not paying your 2022 income tax through withholding (or won’t pay in enough tax during the year that way), pay the first installment of your 2022 estimated
tax. Use Form 1040-ES. For more information, see Pub. 505.
TRUSTS: 2021 tax returns must be filed or extended. The balance due must be paid. An automatic extension to September 30, 2022 using Form 7004 can be filed. This is NOT an extension to pay.

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

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals
2022-04-18 | Delaware
2021 Delaware tax returns must be filed or extended. The balance due must be paid. An automatic 6-month extension using Form 1027 can be filed. This is NOT an extension to pay.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

Stroud Water Research Center Fore Fresh Water Golf Invitational
2022-04-25 | Bidermann Golf Course, 601 Adam's Dam Road, Wilmington, DE, United States
BLS is proud to be a Hole Sponsor of the 2022 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: April 25, 2022
Location: Bidermann Golf Course
Find out more here: https://stroudcenter.org/event/golf-outing/

Better Business Bureau 57th Annual Celebration
2022-05-05 17:00 - 20:30 | 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 57th Annual Awards Celebration & Silent Auction!
On May 5, 2022 BBB Delaware will honor 5 companies with their business ethics awards (Torch, Rush and Thrive). In addition to the prestigious business awards, BBB will shine a spotlight on two students with the Student Ethics Scholarship presentation.
This is great networking event and opportunity to celebrate the mission of BBB – plus a can’t miss silent auction.
Additional details can be found on the BBB of Delaware’s website.
