Having Trouble Keeping Up With Tax Deadlines?
This page is your quick cheat sheet to help you stay on track.
LLC (Single‑Member or Multi‑Member)
Federal/CA Return Due: April 15, 2026 (extension available until Sept 15, 2026).
California Statement of Information:
Initial filing due within 90 days of formation.
Then every 2 years in the anniversary month.
Los Angeles City Gross Receipts Tax: Due Feb 28, 2026 via finance.lacity.org.
California Franchise Tax: $800 minimum due by April 15, 2026.
Self‑Employed / Sole Proprietor / DBA / 1099 Income
Federal/CA Return Due: April 15, 2026 (extension available until Oct 15, 2026).
Los Angeles City Gross Receipts Tax: Due Feb 28, 2026.
Note: No $800 franchise tax unless you operate as an LLC or corporation.
S Corporations & Partnerships
Federal/CA Return Due: March 16, 2026 (March 15 falls on a Sunday), extension available until Sept 15, 2026.
California Statement of Information: Due annually in the anniversary month of formation.
Los Angeles City Gross Receipts Tax: Due Feb 28, 2026.
California Franchise Tax: $800 minimum due by March 16, 2026.
C Corporations
Federal/CA Return Due: April 15, 2026 (extension available until Sept 15, 2026).
California Statement of Information: Due annually in the anniversary month of incorporation.
Los Angeles City Gross Receipts Tax: Due Feb 28, 2026.
California Franchise Tax: $800 minimum due by April 15, 2026.