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Overdue1
1099 Forms
3 Contractors · Was due Jul 15, 2026
How to file
1
Gather all contractor payments — total every payment ≥ $2,000 made during the tax year2
Confirm a signed W-9 is on file for each contractor; request any missing ones now3
File electronically via IRS FIRE system or approved software (e.g. Tax1099, Yearli)4
Mail or email recipient copies to each contractor — same Jan 31 deadline5
Retain confirmation and a copy of each 1099-NEC for 4 yearsFile at
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EIN••-•••••••
State Tax ID••-•••••••
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W-9 Request Letter
Due Soon2
Sales Tax Filing
Q2 2026 · Due Jul 31, 2026
How to file
1
Pull Q2 sales data — separate taxable vs. exempt sales by state2
Calculate tax owed using the correct rate per jurisdiction (CA: 7.25% base + local)3
Log into CDTFA portal (cdtfa.ca.gov) and file the quarterly return4
Pay any balance due online — ACH preferred to avoid processing delaysFile at
Vault — Sales Tax Filing
EIN••-•••••••
CA Tax Account #•••••••••••
Bank Name•••••••••••••
Routing #•••••••••
Templates
Sales Tax Calculation Sheet
Nexus Tracker
Q2 Estimated Tax
Federal · Due Aug 15, 2026
How to pay
1
Estimate YTD net income through Q2; project full-year income2
Calculate 25% of annual estimated tax (or 100% of prior year tax ÷ 4 to avoid penalty)3
Pay via IRS Direct Pay (irs.gov/payments) — select "Estimated Tax" and tax year 20264
Save the confirmation number and update your tax trackerFile at
Vault — Estimated Tax Payment
EIN••-•••••••
SSN (Owner) Owner only•••-••-••••
Bank Name•••••••••••••
Routing #•••••••••
Account #••••••••••••
Templates
Estimated Tax Worksheet
In Progress1
SOC 2 Type II Audit
Renewal due Dec 2026
Audit stages
1
Review current security controls against SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria2
Conduct internal readiness assessment — identify and remediate gaps3
Schedule fieldwork with your auditor — observation period typically 6 months4
Compile evidence package (logs, policies, change records) for auditor review5
Receive and review final SOC 2 report; address any exceptions notedContacts
Vault — SOC 2 Audit
Auditor Firm•••••••••••••••
Auditor Email•••••••••••••••••••
Contract #••••••••••••
Complete3
Payroll Tax Deposits
Q2 · Filed Jun 15, 2026
Filing summary
✓
Payroll tax deposit filed via EFTPS on Jun 15, 2026. Q2 total: $8,420. Confirmation #EFTPS-2026-Q2-9281.Annual Report Filing
Filed Jan 15, 2026 · Delaware
Filing summary
✓
Delaware Annual Report filed and paid Jan 15, 2026. Franchise tax: $500. Entity in good standing.Templates
Annual Report Template
BOI Report (FinCEN)
Filed Mar 01, 2026
Filing summary
✓
Beneficial Ownership Information report filed via FinCEN portal Mar 01, 2026. All beneficial owners reported. Confirmation received.Compliance accuracy is your sole responsibility. MyZaak provides reference guidance only and does not provide legal, tax, or insurance advice.Always verify requirements with the relevant authorities and consult a licensed CPA, attorney, or insurance advisor.
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Review cash position & bank balancesBankingJun 24PS
Check & code new incoming transactionsBankingJun 24PS
Invoice #INV-1044 unopened by Cedar Ridge Auto — 8 daysEmailOverduePS
Gusto payroll $2,847 processes Jun 27 — confirm fundingPayrollJun 27KV
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Follow up on overdue invoice #INV-1047 — Ruby LandscapeInvoicesOverduePS
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2 bills due this week — approve & schedule paymentBillsJun 27PS
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PayrollJun 27 run complete · Next Jul 11 · Tax deposit Jul 15
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Categorize all bank transactions — JuneBankingJun 30PS
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| # | Customer | Issue Date | Due Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #INV-1047 | R Ruby Landscape M. | May 15 | Jun 20 | ● Overdue | $3,050.00 |
| #INV-1046 | C Canyon Lee | Jun 01 | Jun 30 | ● Sent | $9,800.00 |
| #INV-1045 | A Alex Petrov | May 28 | Jun 28 | ● Paid | $3,330.00 |
| #INV-1044 | V Victoria Palmer | Jun 05 | Jul 05 | ● Sent | $16,800.00 |
| #INV-1043 | B Blake Thompson | May 20 | Jun 19 | ● Overdue | $1,650.00 |
| #INV-1042 | C Celeste Brown | Jun 03 | Jul 03 | ● Draft | $8,700.00 |
In Review
(0)Upload bills
Pending Approval
(1)R
Ruby Landscape#INV-123458
$3,050.00
Due Jun 20
Total$3,050.00
Awaiting Payment
(2)G
Google Cloud#INV-123458
$1,456.75
Due Apr 20
S
Slack#INV-1001
$2,400.00
Due Apr 02
Total$3,856.75
Paid
(2)G
Google Cloud#INV-00153
$880.00
Paid Mar 4
G
Gusto#INV-00892
$17,588.00
Paid Jun 1
Total$18,468.00
Insights
Total
19
Customers · 2026
Revenue
$188,208
27 transactions
New
1
2026
| Customer | Date | Category | Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | A Alex Petrov 1 transaction | $3,330.00 | |||
| ▶ | C Canyon Lee 2 transactions | $9,800.00 | |||
| ▶ | V Victoria Palmer 3 transactions | $34,068.90 | |||
| ▶ | B Blake Thompson 1 transaction | $1,650.00 | |||
Insights
Total
35
Vendors · 2026
Spend
$237,836
218 transactions
New
0
| Vendor | Date | Category | Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | G Gusto 18 transactions | Payroll | $128,924.44 | ||
| ▶ | G Goodwin LLP 12 transactions | Legal | $51,600.00 | ||
| ▶ | G Google Cloud 5 transactions | Cloud | $4,280.00 | ||
| ▶ | S Slack 12 transactions | SaaS | $28,800.00 | ||
Total Borrowed
$250,000
2 active facilities
Outstanding Balance
$182,400
$67,600 repaid (27%)
Next Payment Due
Jul 1
$4,200 · Mercury Checking
Active Loans
Amortization
Payment History
SBA 7(a) — Mercury Bank
Originated Mar 2024 · 60-month term · Fixed 6.5% APR
Principal
$200,000
Remaining
$152,400
Monthly Payment
$3,500
Matures
Mar 2029
24% repaid · 38 payments remaining
Collateral: Business assets · Personal guarantee
Line of Credit — Ramp
Revolving · $50,000 limit · Variable 8.2% APR · No maturity
Credit Limit
$50,000
Used
$30,000
Available
$20,000
Min Payment
$700
60% utilized · Payment due Jul 15
No collateral · No personal guarantee
You may qualify for additional funding
Based on $200k/mo revenue, you may qualify for up to $600k in growth capital.
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Active Projects
3
In progress
Total Budget
$240K
Across all projects
Unbilled WIP
$38,400
Ready to invoice
Avg Margin
62%
Across active projects
Year
2024
2025
2026
Custom
Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
P&L
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow
KPIs
MRR
$174,800
▲ 4.1% vs May
ARR (Run Rate)
$2.10M
▲ 23% YoY
Gross Margin
87.9%
▲ 0.6pp
Burn Rate
Profitable
$29.2K EBITDA Jun
CAC
$1,840
▲ 4.2% vs Q1
LTV
$22,400
LTV:CAC 12.2x
Churn Rate
1.4%
▼ 0.3pp vs May
Rule of 40
37
23% growth + 14% margin
Revenue Mix (June 2026)
Subscription$174,800 (87.4%)
Professional Services$25,200 (12.6%)
Expense Breakdown (June 2026)
Payroll & Benefits$91,200 (62%)
Sales & Marketing$27,000 (18%)
G&A$13,200 (9%)
Legal & Professional$7,400 (5%)
Software & SaaS$7,800 (5%)
Assets 13
Mercury Checking 12317
Accounts Receivable3
Prepaid Expenses2
Liabilities 16
Accounts Payable5
Mercury Credit Card5
Ramp Card6
Equity 4
Owner Equity2
Retained Earnings2
Income 12
Subscription Revenue8
Sales Revenue4
Expenses 35
Payroll Expenses18
Legal12
Cloud & SaaS5
| Date | Party | Category | Debit | Credit | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28 | S Stripe | Income Sales Revenue | — | $37,173 | $1,539,911 |
| Jun 25 | G Gusto | Expense Payroll | $17,588 | — | $1,502,738 |
| Jun 15 | G Goodwin LLP | Expense Legal | $11,100 | — | $1,491,638 |
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No Activity
2
Not Started
1
Drafts
1/3
Finalized
| Account | Apr | May | June 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M Mercury Checking 1231 | ✓ | ✓ | Reconciling… | + Add Statement |
R Mercury Credit 1234 | ✓ | ✓ | Not Started | + Add Statement |
R Ramp Card | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ Finalized |
Accruals — Period-End Entries
Accruals record revenue or expenses in the period they occur, before cash changes hands. Every accrual entry posted here will auto-reverse on the first day of the next period unless you override the date.
Posted This Month
4
June 2026
Pending Reversal
2
Jul 1, 2026
Total Accrued
$42,700
June 2026
Auto-Reversed (MTD)
2
On Jun 1
| Entry # | Date | Type | Memo | Amount | Status | Reversal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #ACC-031 | Jun 30 | Accrued Expense | Q2 Accrued Revenue — Unbilled Services | $12,500.00 | Posted | Jul 1 |
| #ACC-030 | Jun 30 | Accrued Expense | June Bonus Provision — Engineering | $8,000.00 | Posted | Jul 1 |
| #ACC-029 | May 31 | Accrued Expense | May Legal Retainer Accrual | $8,200.00 | Posted | ↩ Reversed Jun 1 |
| #ACC-029-R | Jun 1 | Reversal | ↩ Auto-Reversal of ACC-029 | $8,200.00 | Auto-Reversed | — |
| #ACC-028 | Apr 30 | Accrued Revenue | Q1 Bonus Provision | $22,000.00 | Posted | ↩ Reversed May 1 |
| #ACC-028-R | May 1 | Reversal | ↩ Auto-Reversal of ACC-028 | $22,000.00 | Auto-Reversed | — |
| #ACC-027 | Jun 28 | Accrued Expense | Prepaid Insurance Adjustment | $4,800.00 | Draft | — |
| Entry # | Date | Type | Memo | Debits | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #JE-050 | Jun 15 | Reclassification | Reclassify Q2 hosting from Admin to COGS | $3,400.00 | $3,400.00 | Posted |
| #JE-049 | Jun 15 | Adjusting Entry | Depreciation — Equipment Q2 | $3,400.00 | $3,400.00 | Posted |
| #JE-048 | May 20 | Correction | Correct duplicate Slack invoice posting | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | Posted |
| #JE-047 | Apr 30 | Closing Entry | Q1 2026 Period Close — Revenue accounts | $412,000.00 | $412,000.00 | Posted |
| #JE-046 | Jun 28 | Reclassification | Reclassify CEO travel to R&D expense | $1,240.00 | $1,240.00 | Draft |
Next Pay Date
Jun 30
Semi-monthly
Active Employees
12
2 PT · 3 Contractors
Gross This Period
$87,420
Jun 16–30
Hours Pending
3
Hourly — awaiting approval
Employees
Timesheets
Run Payroll
History
Auto-email schedule: Hours request emails are sent every Friday at 5 PM CT to all hourly employees. Configure in AI & Automation → Payroll Settings.
Payroll Run Setup
1 hourly employee (Riley Park) has not submitted hours for this period. Approve or manually enter hours before submitting payroll.
Summary
Gross Pay$43,710
Federal Tax($9,616)
State Tax($3,060)
Benefits($2,400)
Net Pay$28,634
Task Hub
Pay period selected
All salary employees ready
1 hourly hours pending
Direct deposits on file
Gusto connected
June 2026
Upcoming Events
Q2 Payroll — Semi-monthly
Jun 30, 2026
Q2 Tax Filing Deadline
Jul 15, 2026
Monthly Books Review — CPA
Jul 5, 2026
Accrual Auto-Reversals
Jul 1, 2026 · 2 entries
Synced Accounts
2
Gmail · Outlook
Unread
3
Action needed
Bills Detected
2
Auto-categorized
Last Sync
2m ago
Live
Inbox — Finance Emails
Invoice #4421 from Salesforce
Due Jul 14 · $12,500/mo · Auto-matched to Bill
Payment received — Acme Corp
$34,200 · Wire · Matched to Invoice #INV-0042
Overdue reminder — AWS Invoice
$8,420 overdue 3 days · Action needed
State Tax Notice — IL Dept of Revenue
Annual filing reminder · Due Aug 15
Connected Accounts
Gmail · Synced
Outlook · Synced
Profit & Loss
Income, expenses, and net profit for any period
Balance Sheet
Assets, liabilities, and equity snapshot
Cash Flow Statement
Operating, investing, and financing cash flows
Accounts Receivable Aging
Overdue invoices by customer and age
General Ledger
Full transaction history by account
Tax Summary
Quarterly and annual tax data for CPA
Folders
All Documents
Invoices
Contracts
Tax Returns
Bank Statements
Payroll Records
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All Documents
| Name | Type | Size | Uploaded | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📄 Q2-2026-PnL-Statement.pdf | 284 KB | Jun 18, 2026 | ||
| 📄 Acme-Corp-MSA-2025.pdf | 1.2 MB | Mar 5, 2026 | ||
| 📊 2025-Annual-Tax-Return.xlsx | XLSX | 840 KB | Apr 12, 2026 | |
| 📄 Chase-Bank-May-2026.pdf | 92 KB | Jun 1, 2026 | ||
| 📄 Payroll-Q1-2026-Summary.pdf | 188 KB | Apr 2, 2026 |
Quick Insights
Overdue: 2 invoices totaling $42,500 are 15+ days overdue.
Reconciled: All 3 bank accounts reconciled through Jun 15.
Revenue: Q2 pacing $412K — on track to hit Q2 target.
Accruals: 2 entries pending reversal on Jul 1.
Suggested Prompts
Business Tools
Chase Bank
Business Checking · 3 accounts
Stripe
Payments · Auto-sync daily
Gmail
Invoices & receipts
QuickBooks
Chart of accounts import
Gusto
Payroll sync · W-2 / 1099
Add Integration
Browse 50+ connectors
Tax & Government Portals
IRS EFTPS
Federal tax payments & payroll deposits
Illinois MyTax
IL sales tax, withholding & corp tax
New York Business Express
NY state tax & sales tax portal
Add Portal
State tax, e-sign, document delivery
Overview
Nexus Tracker
Filing Calendar
Workspace
Rates & Rules
Collected YTD
$18,420
↑ 12% vs prior year
Due Next Filing
$3,240
Due Jul 20, 2026
Active Nexus States
3
TX · CA · FL
Next Deadline
29d
Texas Q2 — Jul 20
Sales Tax by State — June 2026
| State | Taxable Sales | Rate | Tax Collected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $84,200 | 8.25% | $6,947 | Filed |
| California | $52,100 | 10.25% | $5,340 | Pending |
| Florida | $31,800 | 7.00% | $2,226 | Pending |
Recent Filings
| Period | State | Amount | Filed | Confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Texas | $5,820 | Apr 18, 2026 | TX-Q1-8821 |
| Q1 2026 | California | $4,210 | Apr 28, 2026 | CA-Q1-4492 |
| Q1 2026 | Florida | $1,980 | Apr 20, 2026 | FL-Q1-1103 |
| Q4 2025 | Texas | $5,440 | Jan 20, 2026 | TX-Q4-7710 |
Track which states require you to collect and remit sales tax based on economic nexus thresholds.
| State | Nexus Type | Threshold | YTD Sales | YTD Transactions | Status | Registration # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas TX | Economic | $500K / 100 txn | $612,400 | 842 | Active Nexus | TX-8821904 | |
| California CA | Economic | $500K | $384,100 | 521 | Active Nexus | CA-4492301 | |
| Florida FL | Economic | $100K / 200 txn | $218,800 | 312 | Active Nexus | FL-1103882 | |
| New York NY | Economic | $500K / 100 txn | $98,200 | 88 | Approaching | Not registered | |
| Washington WA | Physical | Physical presence | $12,400 | 18 | Monitoring | Not registered |
New York alert: You are at 19.6% of the sales threshold and 88% of the transaction threshold. Consider registering before you cross the limit to avoid penalties.
Upcoming Filings — 2026
| Due Date | State | Period | Est. Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 | Texas | Q2 2026 | $6,947 | Due Soon |
| Jul 31 | California | Q2 2026 | $5,340 | Due Soon |
| Aug 1 | Florida | Q2 2026 | $2,226 | Due Soon |
| Oct 20 | Texas | Q3 2026 | TBD | Upcoming |
| Oct 31 | California | Q3 2026 | TBD | Upcoming |
| Nov 1 | Florida | Q3 2026 | TBD | Upcoming |
Filing Frequency by State
Texas
Quarterly · Due 20th after quarter end
California
Quarterly · Due last day of following month
Florida
Quarterly · Due 1st of following month
+ Add filing schedule for new state
Record Sales Tax Entry
Tax Due
$6,946.50
Exempt Customers / Resale Certificates
| Customer | Certificate # | State | Expires | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acme Corp | TX-EX-8821 | Texas | Dec 31, 2026 | Valid |
| TechFlow Inc | CA-RES-4401 | California | Jun 30, 2026 | Expired |
| Summit Retail | FL-EX-1103 | Florida | Dec 31, 2027 | Valid |
State Rate Reference
| State | State Rate | Max Local | Combined Max | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6.25% | 2.00% | 8.25% | Services mostly exempt |
| California | 7.25% | 3.00% | 10.25% | SaaS may be taxable |
| Florida | 6.00% | 1.00% | 7.00% | Services generally exempt |
| New York | 4.00% | 4.875% | 8.875% | SaaS taxable |
| Washington | 6.50% | 3.90% | 10.40% | SaaS/digital taxable |
Quick Reference Articles
Economic Nexus: State-by-State Guide
Thresholds, registration deadlines, and lookback periods
SaaS Sales Tax: What's Taxable?
How digital products and subscriptions are treated
Resale Certificates: How to Accept & Store
Proper documentation to avoid audit exposure
Penalties for Late Filing
State-by-state penalty rates and abatement options
Overview
Quarterly Estimates
Year-End Planning
Scenarios
Est. 2026 Tax Liability
$84,200
Federal + State combined
Paid to Date
$42,000
Q1 + Q2 estimates paid
Remaining
$42,200
Q3 + Q4 estimates due
Effective Tax Rate
24.8%
Based on YTD net income
2026 Income & Tax Projection
| Item | YTD Actual | Full Year Est. |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Revenue | $592,500 | $1,180,000 |
| Total Expenses | ($441,200) | ($840,000) |
| Net Income (Book) | $151,300 | $340,000 |
| M-1 Adjustments | $8,200 | $16,000 |
| Taxable Income | $159,500 | $356,000 |
| Est. Tax Liability | $39,600 | $84,200 |
Deduction Opportunities
Section 179 Deduction
Deduct up to $1.16M in equipment purchases. You have $0 recorded this year.
Potential savings: Up to $28,000
Home Office Deduction
If applicable, simplified method allows $5/sq ft up to 300 sq ft.
Potential savings: $750–$1,500
Retirement Plan Contributions
SEP-IRA contribution limit for 2026 is $69,000 or 25% of compensation.
Potential savings: Up to $17,000
R&D Tax Credit
If you develop software or products, up to 20% credit on qualifying R&D expenses.
Consult CPA for eligibility
2026 Estimated Tax Payments
| Quarter | Period Covered | Due Date | Est. Amount | Paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Jan 1 – Mar 31 | Apr 15, 2026 | $21,000 | $21,000 | Paid |
| Q2 2026 | Apr 1 – May 31 | Jun 15, 2026 | $21,000 | $21,000 | Paid |
| Q3 2026 | Jun 1 – Aug 31 | Sep 15, 2026 | $21,000 | — | Upcoming |
| Q4 2026 | Sep 1 – Dec 31 | Jan 15, 2027 | $21,200 | — | Scheduled |
Total 2026 Estimated Payments
$84,200
Record a Payment
Year-End Checklist
✓
Review accounts receivable
Write off uncollectible receivables before year-end
✓
Maximize retirement contributions
SEP-IRA deadline is tax filing date including extensions
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Review fixed asset purchases
Consider Section 179 elections for 2026 purchases
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Review officer compensation
S-Corp owners: ensure reasonable salary is set
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Issue 1099-NEC forms
For contractors paid $600+ — due Jan 31, 2027
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Reconcile all accounts through Dec 31
Clean books required before CPA can prepare return
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Provide books to CPA
Target: by Jan 31, 2027 for timely filing
Key 2026 Tax Deadlines
Q3 Estimated Tax
Form 1040-ES / State equivalent
Sep 15, 2026
87 days away
Corporate Return (extended)
Form 1120 / 1120S extended deadline
Sep 15, 2026
If extension filed
Q4 Estimated Tax
Form 1040-ES / State equivalent
Jan 15, 2027
Next year
1099-NEC Filing Deadline
For contractors paid $600+
Jan 31, 2027
Next year
2026 Tax Return Due
Form 1065 / 1120S / 1120 / 1040
Mar 15 / Apr 15, 2027
Partnership/S-Corp / Individual
What-If Scenarios — Model different business decisions and see the tax impact before you commit. Changes here do not affect your books.
Scenario: Hire 2 Additional Employees
Additional payroll cost (annual)+$180,000
Payroll tax (employer share)+$13,770
Net income reduction($193,770)
Tax savings vs. baseline$47,200
Scenario: Purchase Equipment ($120K — Section 179)
Equipment cost$120,000
Section 179 deduction($120,000)
New taxable income$236,000
Tax savings vs. baseline$29,800
Assumes full Section 179 election. Consult CPA before making purchase decisions based on tax savings alone.
Tax Groupings
M-1 Adjustments
Workpapers
Prior Returns
Tax Groupings map your Chart of Accounts to IRS tax return line items. Your CPA uses this to prepare your return without re-coding every account.
Chart of Accounts → Tax Line Mapping
| GL Account | Account Type | YTD Balance | Tax Return Line | Tax Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 · Revenue | Income | $592,500 | Line 1a — Gross Receipts | Ordinary Income | |
| 5000 · COGS | Expense | ($159,800) | Line 2 — Cost of Goods Sold | COGS | |
| 6100 · Payroll Expense | Expense | ($264,900) | Line 7 / Line 8 — Salaries | Wages | |
| 6200 · Meals & Entertainment | Expense | ($4,200) | Line 19 — Other Deductions | 50% Deductible | |
| 6600 · Penalties & Fines | Expense | ($800) | — | Non-Deductible | |
| 7100 · Depreciation (Book) | Expense | ($14,200) | Line 14 — Depreciation (Tax) | M-1 Difference |
Schedule M-1 reconciles book income to taxable income — differences between how income/expenses are recorded in books vs. treated for tax purposes.
M-1 Reconciliation — 2026 YTD
| Description | Book Amount | Tax Amount | Difference | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meals & Entertainment 50% limitation applies | ($4,200) | ($2,100) | +$2,100 | Add-back |
| Depreciation Book: SL 5yr / Tax: MACRS + Sec 179 | ($14,200) | ($28,400) | ($14,200) | Deduction |
| Penalties & Fines Non-deductible for tax | ($800) | $0 | +$800 | Add-back |
| Officer Life Insurance Non-deductible | ($3,600) | $0 | +$3,600 | Add-back |
| Net M-1 Adjustment | — | — | +$8,300 | — |
Book Net Income$151,300
+ M-1 Add-backs+$6,500
- M-1 Deductions($14,200)
Taxable Income (est.)$143,600
2026 Workpapers
| Document | Category | Uploaded By | Date | CPA Review | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trial Balance — June 2026.xlsx | TB | MyZaak (auto) | Jun 30, 2026 | Reviewed | |
| Fixed Asset Schedule 2026.xlsx | FA | Kiran V. | Jun 15, 2026 | Pending | |
| M-1 Reconciliation Draft.xlsx | M-1 | CPA (Sarah M.) | Jun 20, 2026 | In Review | |
| Payroll Summary W-2 Prep.xlsx | Payroll | Kiran V. | Jun 10, 2026 | Not Started |
Prior Year Tax Returns
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2024 | Form 1120S | Sep 15, 2025 | Paid $12,800 | Sarah Mitchell CPA | Filed (Ext.) | |
| 2023 | Form 1120S | Mar 10, 2024 | Refund $1,100 | Prior CPA | Filed |
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Pipeline
Contacts
Activities
Deals
Record View
Open Pipeline
$842,000
14 active deals
Won YTD
$412,500
↑ 18% vs prior year
Avg Deal Size
$29,464
Median: $18,200
Win Rate
38%
Avg close: 42 days
Lead
4
Sunrise Bakery
Restaurant chain · 3 locations
$18,000
Contacted Jun 18
Metro Fitness
Gym franchise · 2 locations
$24,000
Inbound Jun 15
Qualified
3
Apex Consulting
Professional services · 8 staff
$36,000
Demo Jun 22
Clearview Law
Law firm · 4 attorneys
$28,800
Follow-up pending
Proposal
4
Redwood Dental
Dental practice · 3 dentists
$42,000
Proposal sent Jun 12
Summit Realty
Real estate · 12 agents
$54,000
Decision this week
Negotiation
2
Nexgen Tech
SaaS startup · 22 employees
$72,000
Contract review
Won / Lost
5 won
✓ Acme Corp
$84,000 — Closed Jun 10
✓ TechFlow Inc
$48,000 — Closed May 28
✗ BlueWave Media
Lost — chose competitor
All Contacts
| Name | Company | Type | Phone | Last Activity | Owner | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JR James Rodriguez |
Acme Corp | Customer | j.rodriguez@acme.com | (512) 555-0142 | Invoice sent Jun 18 | Kiran V. | |
SL Sarah Lee |
TechFlow Inc | Customer | sarah@techflow.io | (415) 555-0198 | Call Jun 14 | Kiran V. | |
MK Maria Kim |
Sunrise Bakery | Lead | maria@sunrisebakery.com | (713) 555-0231 | Email Jun 18 | Kiran V. | |
DP David Park |
Nexgen Tech | Prospect | d.park@nexgen.io | (206) 555-0088 | Meeting Jun 20 | Kiran V. | |
AT Anna Torres |
Summit Realty | Lead | anna@summitrealty.com | (303) 555-0174 | Proposal pending | Kiran V. |
Upcoming Tasks
Follow up — Summit Realty proposal
Anna Torres · Decision expected this week
Today
CallSend contract — Nexgen Tech
David Park · Negotiation stage
Jun 22
EmailDemo call — Apex Consulting
3 attendees · 45 min
Jun 22
MeetingQualify — Metro Fitness inbound lead
New inbound · Needs discovery call
Jun 23
CallRecent Activity
Proposal sent to Anna Torres (Summit Realty)
$54,000 annual — Jun 12, 2026 · Kiran V.
✓
Deal closed — Won: Acme Corp
$84,000 · Jun 10, 2026 · Invoice #INV-0082 created
Discovery call with David Park (Nexgen Tech)
38 min · Moved to Negotiation · Jun 8, 2026
Lead created: Maria Kim (Sunrise Bakery)
Inbound form · Jun 18, 2026
✗
Deal lost: BlueWave Media
Chose competitor — price sensitivity · Jun 5, 2026
All Deals
| Deal | Contact | Stage | Value | Close Date | Days in Stage | Owner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexgen Tech — Annual BOS | David Park | Negotiation | $72,000 | Jun 30, 2026 | 12 days | Kiran V. | |
| Summit Realty — BOS + CPA | Anna Torres | Proposal | $54,000 | Jul 5, 2026 | 9 days | Kiran V. | |
| Redwood Dental — BOS Annual | — | Proposal | $42,000 | Jul 15, 2026 | 9 days | Kiran V. | |
| Apex Consulting — Starter Plan | — | Qualified | $36,000 | Jul 20, 2026 | 4 days | Kiran V. | |
| Acme Corp — Annual BOS | James Rodriguez | Won | $84,000 | Jun 10, 2026 | Closed | Kiran V. | |
| TechFlow Inc — BOS + Payroll | Sarah Lee | Won | $48,000 | May 28, 2026 | Closed | Kiran V. | |
| BlueWave Media — Starter | — | Lost | $24,000 | Jun 5, 2026 | Closed | Kiran V. |
Viewing record:
JR
James Rodriguez
VP of Operations · Acme Corp
CustomerHigh Value
Contact Information
Address
Classification
Notes
Company / Account
Active Deal
Acme Corp — Annual BOS
Won
$84,000
Closed Jun 10, 2026 · Invoice #INV-0082 created
Next Action
Relationship Mapping
Contact Score
87
Strong Account
High engagement · Paid on time
Engagement
90%
Payment History
100%
Upsell Potential
72%
Response Rate
80%
Key Dates
CreatedMar 14, 2026
First ContactMar 20, 2026
Deal ClosedJun 10, 2026
Last ActivityJun 18, 2026
Contract RenewalJun 10, 2027
Days as Customer11 days
Activity Timeline
✓
Invoice #INV-0082 paid
$84,000 received · Jun 18
✓
Contract signed
DocuSign · Jun 10
📞
Pricing call — 32 min
Final terms agreed · Jun 8
✉
Proposal sent
$84,000 annual · Jun 1
📋
Demo — 45 min
3 attendees · May 28
📞
Discovery call — 28 min
Needs, timeline, budget · May 20
+
Contact created
Referral from Sarah Lee · Mar 14