May, 2011 Tax Calendar

This Tax Calendar shows the due dates for filing tax returns and reporting tax information. Generally, if the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the due date is the next business day. However, we recommend using the standard dates listed below to be on the safe side.

While these due dates are generally applicable, certain tax circumstances and specific situations may result in modification of these dates. Accordingly, if in doubt, you should verify the due date with your tax advisor.

May 2 

1. Employers - Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File form 941 for the first quarter of 2011. Deposit any undeposited tax. (If your tax liability is less than $2,500, you can pay it in full with a timely filed return.) If you deposited the tax for the quarter in full and on time, you have until May 10 to file the return.
2. Employers - Federal Unemployment Tax. Deposit the tax owed through March if more than $500.

May 10  

1.  Employers - Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File form 941 for the first quarter of 2011. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the quarter in full and on time. 
2. Employees - who work for tips. If you received $20 or more in tips during April, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.

May 16

1. Employers - Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in April.
2. Employers - Social security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in April.