Tax Law and News December 2015 Tax and Compliance Deadlines Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Written by Dorinda DeScherer Modified Mar 5, 2019 2 min read It’s December, which means holiday lights, songs and chilling temperatures for most. But, it’s also year-end tax compliance time. Spend some time now preparing for tax season 2015 with our monthly checklist. As always, Intuit’s Pro Tax Group is pleased to offer guidance and information to all tax practitioners. In December, it is recommended that you: Establish tax return preparation procedures. Develop tax preparation docket sheet. Analyze tax season staffing needs. Prepare tax season work assignments. Prepare tax preparation packets for clients. Review new tax developments. Remind individual clients of Jan. 15 due date for final 2014 estimated tax payment. Key Compliance Dates: December – Employees whose withholding status will change in 2015 should submit a new Form W-4 to the employer. The new form should be submitted as early as possible to guarantee implementation of the withholding change in January. Wednesday, Dec. 2 – Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on Nov. 25–27. Friday, Dec.4 – Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on Nov. 28–Dec.1. Wednesday, Dec. 9 – Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on Dec.2–4. Thursday, Dec. 10 – Tipped employees who received $20 or more in tips during November report them to the employer on Form 4070. Friday, Dec. 11 – Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on Dec. 5–8. Tuesday, Dec. 15 – Monthly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax for November. Calendar-year corporations pay fourth installment of 2015 estimated tax. Wednesday, Dec.16 – Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on Dec. 9–11. Friday, Dec.18 – Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on Dec. 12–15. Wednesday, Dec.23 – Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on Dec.16–18. Monday, Dec. 28 – Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on Dec. 19–22. Wednesday, Dec. 30 – Semiweekly depositors deposit FICA and withheld income tax on wages paid on Dec. 23–25. Intuit Resources: The December 2015 Calendar with filing deadlines and reminders for you and your clients. Key Tax Facts for the 2015 Return As always, visit Intuit’s Pro Tax Group for more information and training resources. Previous Post Pay or Play Options of ACA Employer Mandate Next Post Tax Planning Moves to Make Before Year-End Written by Dorinda DeScherer Dorinda DeScherer is an attorney specializing in tax and employment law. She is an honors' graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University and the University of Maryland School of Law. She is currently a principal with Editorial Resource Group, where she specializes in writing and editing professional publications. More from Dorinda DeScherer Comments are closed. Browse Related Articles Tax Law and News Consultant Spotlight: John Trammell Practice Management Why you should care about green cloud computing Practice Management Consultant spotlight: Steven G. Advisory Services Understanding your client’s relationship with mon… Practice Management Consultant spotlight: Jonathan Lovitt Practice Management ProConnect™ Tax spotlight: Megan Leesley, CPA Tax Law and News Boo! Extension season horror stories Tax Law and News Tax relief for victims of Hurricane Milton Practice Management Tax Season Readiness virtual conference—Nov. 13-14 Practice Management Lacerte® Tax spotlight: Tania Santos, EA