2022 Tax Deadlines For Washington DC Startups

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• JAN 31: Send 1099’ s to Contractors. Send W2’s to Employees. 1099-NEC for nonemployee compensation must also be e-filed to IRS on this date.
• JAN 31: Send 1095-B and 1095-C forms to Employees.
• JAN 31: Claim Research and Development Tax Credits on Prior Year Q4 Form 941, and file annual FUTA return on Form 940.
• FEB 28: W-2 and 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC filings are due on this deadline if paper-filing (due MAR 31 if e-Filing). File Form 8809 for a 30-day extension.
• FEB 28: IRS ACA Compliance 1094-B , 1095-B 1094-C and 1095-C filings are due on this deadline (if paper-filing, due MAR 31 if eFiling). File Form 8809 for a 30-day extension.
• MAR 1: Delaware Annual Franchise Report filing deadline: Pay a min. of $400, +more if you have significant funding.
• MAR 31: Payment for the first half of the Real Property Tax Bill is due.
• APR 15: DC Corporate Franchise Tax Return Form D-20 original due date. Can be extended to OCT 15.
• APR 15: Q1 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
• APR 15: C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return deadline. Can extend to OCT 15 with submission of form 7004.
• APR 15: File the R&D Tax Credit Form 6765with your tax return. Can extend to OCT 15 as mentioned above.
• APR 15: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 1st installment.
• APR 29: Claim R&D Tax Credits on Q1 Form 941.
• JUN 1: Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax deadline, Pay 40% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
• JUN 15: Q2 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
• JUN 15: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 2nd installment.
• JUL 29: Claim R&D Tax Credits on Q2 Form 941.
• SEP 1: Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax deadline, Pay 20% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
• SEP 15: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 3rd installment.
• SEP 15: Payment for the second half of the Real Property Tax Bill is due.
• SEP 15: Q3 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
• OCT 15: C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return final due date if extension was filed.
• OCT 15: DC Corporate Franchise Tax Return Form D-20 final due date if extended.
• OCT 31: Claim your R&D Tax Credits on Q3 Form 941.
• DEC 1: Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax, Pay 20% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
• DEC 15: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 4th installment.
• DEC 15: Q4 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
• ROLLING: Renew your business license annually.

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Washington DC, Startups and Taxes

Washington DC offers a strong startup ecosystem that’s both supportive and diverse, with a highly educated population. Founders can take advantage of lower costs and available talent, and venture capital dollars are increasingly available, making the city a popular choice for entrepreneurs who are setting up shop.

The most important taxing authority for companies in Washington DC is: 

• The DC Office of Tax & Revenue

Delaware C-Corporations operating in Washington DC have several important tax filing and payment deadlines beyond the traditional April 15th filing date.See the other important deadlines above.

2021 Tax Compliance Deadlines For Washington DC Startups

2021 tax deadlines are supplied for reference purposes only, and should not be used when making decisions in 2022. Always consult your tax professional, and see our disclaimer below.

• FEB 1: Send 1099’s to Contractors. Send W2’s to Employees. 1099-NEC for nonemployee compensation must also be e-filed to IRS on this date.
• FEB 1: File Form 8809 for a 30-day extension to file W2’s and 1099-MISC for nonemployee compensation.
• FEB 1: Send 1095-B and 1095-C forms to Employees.
• FEB 1: Claim R&D Tax Credits on Form 941, and file annual FUTA return on Form 940.
• MAR 1: IRS ACA Compliance 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C and 1095-C filings are due (if paper-filing, due APR 1 if eFiling). File Form 8809 for a 30-day extension.
• MAR 1: Delaware Annual Franchise. Report filing deadline: Pay a min.of $400, and more if you have significant funding. Use theKruze Delaware Franchise Tax calculator to estimate how much you owe, but work with your CPA to get the exact amount.
• MAR 2: IRS 30-day automatic extension: provide Form 1095-B and Form 1095-C to Employees.
• MAR 31: Payment for the first half of the Real Property Tax Bill is due on this deadline.
• MAR 31: IRS ACA Compliance 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C and 1095-C filings are due (eFile).
• MAR 31: 1099’s and W2’s must be e-filed with the IRS by this due date.
• APR 15: C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return due. Can extend to OCT 15.
• APR 15: File the R&D Tax Credit Form 6765 with your tax return. Can extend to OCT 15.
• APR 15: DC Corporate Franchise Tax Return Form D-20 original due date. Can be extended to OCT 15.
• APR 15: Q1 2021 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
• APR 15: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax1st installment.
• APR 30: Claim R&D Tax Credits on Form 941.
• JUN 1: Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax, Pay 40% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
• JUN 15: Q2 2021 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
• JUN 15: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax2nd installment.
• AUG 2: Claim R&D Tax Credits on Form 941 .
• SEP 1: Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax, Pay 20% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
• SEPT 15: Payment for the second half of the Real Property Tax Bill is due.
• SEP 15: Q3 2021 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
• SEPT 15: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax3rd installment.
• OCT 15: C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return final due date if extension was filed.
• OCT 15: DC Corporate Franchise Tax Return Form D-20 final due date if extended.
• NOV 1: Claim your R&D Tax Credits on Form 941.
• DEC 1: Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax, Pay 20% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
• DEC 15: Q4 2021 DC Estimated Tax Form D-20ES due.
• DEC 15: Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax4th installment.