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๐ŸŒธ FM Accounting Monthly Newsletter

March 2026 | Spring Into Financial Success
๐Ÿ“ Chicago, IL | Growing Your Financial Future

๐ŸŒธ Spring Into Action with Your Finances

As spring arrives and nature begins to bloom, it's the perfect time to let your finances flourish too! March brings renewed energy and fresh opportunities to optimize your financial strategy and plan for growth.

๐ŸŒฑ Spring Financial Growth: Review your progress, adjust your strategies, plant seeds for future success, and watch your financial garden bloom.

โฐ Tax Season Final Stretch

We're in the final stretch of tax season! Our team is working hard to ensure every return is completed accurately and on time. If you haven't filed yet, there's still time to get everything done properly.

๐Ÿ“‹ March 15, 2026: Corporate tax returns (Form 1120) due date.
๐Ÿ“Š March 31, 2026: Final recommended date to submit documents for individual returns.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ April 15, 2026: Individual tax return deadline - don't wait until the last minute!
๐Ÿšจ Last-Minute Tax Appointment

๐Ÿงน Financial Spring Cleaning

Just like your home, your finances benefit from regular spring cleaning! Take time this month to organize, review, and refresh your financial systems for optimal performance.

๐Ÿงฝ Cleaning Checklist: Organize financial documents, review and update budgets, clean up investment portfolios, update beneficiaries, and streamline banking accounts.
๐Ÿงน Get Your Financial Cleaning Guide

๐Ÿ“ˆ First Quarter Business Review

The first quarter is complete! Now is the perfect time to review your business performance, analyze cash flow, and make adjustments for the rest of the year.

๐Ÿ“Š Q1 Review Areas: Revenue analysis, expense tracking, cash flow assessment, goal progress evaluation, and strategic planning adjustments.

๐Ÿ“– Resource: SBA Business Performance Tracking

๐Ÿ’ฐ Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments

Don't forget about your first quarter estimated tax payments! Staying current with quarterly payments helps avoid penalties and keeps your tax obligations manageable throughout the year.

๐Ÿ“… Q1 2026 Payment: Due April 15, 2026. Calculate based on 2025 tax liability or current year projections to avoid underpayment penalties.
๐Ÿ’ก Calculate Your Estimated Payments

๐ŸŒฟ Planning for Growth This Spring

Spring symbolizes growth and new beginnings. Whether you're expanding your business, increasing your savings, or exploring new investment opportunities, proper planning is essential for sustainable growth.

๐Ÿš€ Growth Strategies: Business expansion planning, investment diversification, retirement account optimization, and strategic debt management.

๐Ÿ“– Resource: Financial Planning Basics

Wishing You a Prosperous Spring

As spring brings new life and fresh possibilities, we're excited to help you cultivate financial success in the months ahead. Thank you for trusting FM Accounting to be your partner in achieving your financial goals. Here's to a season of growth and prosperity!