Lanham Bookkeeping

06/30/2026

📣 **Plan Ahead for Independence Day 2026! 🇺🇸

With **July 4, 2026** falling on a **Saturday**, here’s everything you need to know to keep your bookkeeping and finances running smoothly:

# # # 🔹 **Payroll Processing:**

**No changes needed!** Since the Federal Reserve and banks are **open on Friday, July 3**, you can process payroll on your regular schedule.
**Double-check** your payroll provider’s cutoff times to ensure direct deposits clear on time.

# # # 🔹 **Tax Deadlines:**

**July 15, 2026:** **Monthly payroll tax deposit** (Form 941) for June is due. Make sure all June payroll deposits are reconciled before filing.
**July 31, 2026:** **Quarter 2 excise taxes** (Form 720), PCOR Fee, Form 5500 for employee benefit plans, and other tax filings are due.

# # # 🔹 **Business Expense Tips:**

**Celebrations = Deductions:** If your business is hosting a July 4th party or event, keep detailed records! Document the date, location, attendees, and business purpose to claim it as a deductible expense.

# # # 🔹 **Economic Impact:**

**Expect a boost!** The long weekend (July 3–5) is likely to lift retail and travel spending by around **5%**. Use this to adjust your cash flow forecasts and prepare for increased activity.

# # # 🔹 **Stay Organized:**

**Communicate with your team:** Let employees know about any changes to work hours or pay schedules.
**Plan ahead:** If you expect higher sales or expenses around the holiday, get your bookkeeping tasks done early to avoid last-minute stress.

# # # ✅ **Best Practices:**
**Double-check settings** in your payroll software.
**Stay informed** about any updates from your financial institutions.
**Plan ahead** to make the most of the holiday weekend!

📅 **Mark your calendars** and keep your business running smoothly this Independence Day! 🎆

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06/05/2026

Willpower is a terrible business strategy—especially in the summer. ☀️

If you're relying on yourself to "remember" to do the books, you're fighting a losing battle against the call of the patio. Instead, set it and forget it:

✅ Connect Bank Feeds: Stop manually entering transactions. Let your software import them daily. ✅ Set Up Bank Rules: Have your software automatically categorize recurring expenses like software subscriptions, rent, and utilities. ✅ Automate Invoicing: Set recurring invoices to send automatically so you get paid without lifting a finger. ✅ Go Digital with Receipts: Use a receipt capture app. Snap a photo of the lunch receipt and toss the paper before it gets lost in your beach bag.

When your systems do the heavy lifting, you get to enjoy the summer guilt-free.

Need help setting up your automations? Book a free Financial Health Check, and we’ll show you exactly where you’re losing time: calendly.com/lanhambookkeeping

05/16/2026

☀️ **Summer is a total "trap" season for business finances.** ☀️

Between family vacations, sunny long weekends, and that inevitable mid-year slump, it’s incredibly easy to let the paperwork slide—leaving you with a massive, stressful headache come September.

Don't let June, July, and August pile up! Spending just **15 minutes every Friday morning** matching transactions will keep your books perfectly balanced while you enjoy the sunshine.

Here are 4 quick ways to protect your cash flow and keep your peace of mind this summer:

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1️⃣ Hit Pause for a Mid-Year "Clean-Up."

June and July mark the exact midpoint of the year. Take a quick pause to reconcile all bank and credit card accounts up to June 30th. Catching those weird, unclassified expenses *now* saves you from a total nightmare during tax season later.

2️⃣ Automate to Protect Your Vacation Time

If you're taking time off, your business shouldn't stall. Set up recurring invoices for your regular clients and use your accounting software’s receipt-snapping app while you're on the go. Snap a picture, toss the paper, and get back to the beach!

3️⃣ Check Your Estimated Taxes

Compare your actual year-to-date income against your early-year projections. Adjusting your upcoming estimated tax payments now means you won't get hit with any nasty surprises or penalties down the road.

4️⃣ Lean Into the Seasonal Shift

* **If summer is your slow season:** Use the quiet days to chase down outstanding invoices (A/R) and tidy up your Chart of Accounts.
* **If summer is your peak season:** Delegate and automate your workflows *today* so your data entry doesn't fall weeks behind.

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💡 **The Golden Rule:** Your future fall self will thank you for the consistency you build today. Keep it simple, keep it current, and enjoy your summer!

What's your biggest challenge when trying to balance business finances with summer fun? Drop a comment or send a message—let’s get it sorted out! 👇

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05/11/2026

Passed the Level 1 exam on 5.10.26!

05/11/2026

Recertified back on the 6th of May!

04/06/2026

Filed your taxes? Great! Now, mark April 15th on your calendar. (No, seriously.) 🗓️

I know, I know—the ink is barely dry on your return. But for most business owners, the first Estimated Quarterly Tax payment for 2026 is due in just a few days.

If you don't have a plan for:

Calculating what you owe for Q1...

Setting aside a percentage of every invoice...

Tracking your 2026 deductions in real-time...
..then you're just setting yourself up for a surprise bill next April.

Bookkeeping isn't just about looking backward at what you spent; it's about looking forward so you can keep more of what you earn. Who's ready to stay ahead of the curve this year? 🙋‍♀️