Monthly bank reconciliation — match all transactions
5Invoice tracking — outstanding and overdue invoices
1Expense categorization — sort receipts by tax category
Payroll and contractor payments — process and file
Sales tax filing — calculate and remit by state deadline
Profit and loss statement — review monthly P&L
7Credit card reconciliation — business card transactions
5Estimated quarterly tax payments — calculate and remit
Business bank account signer review — update authorized users
Q3 2026 profit and loss review — budget vs actual
8Q3 payroll tax filing — 941 form deadline
Year-end tax planning — estimated tax review and deductions
Depreciation schedule — fixed assets and Section 179 deduction
Q4 cash flow projection — forecast Oct–Dec
12September bank reconciliation — business checking
8Q4 estimated tax payment — calculate and remit before Jan 15
Q3 sales tax filing — prepare and remit by October 20
September financial close — month-end review
2Update chart of accounts for new expense categories
10Q3 financial close — finalize all accounts
3Q3 sales tax reconciliation — review collected vs remitted
Q4 estimated tax payment — calculate and remit by Jan 15
Year-end 1099-NEC preparation — contractor income reporting
Q4 estimated tax payment — calculate and prepare
Q4 estimated tax payment — calculate safe harbor amount