Tax Planning Services:

We live in an increasingly do-it-yourself world, with access to bookkeeping and tax software through the internet, and technology seemingly designed to make our lives easier. We all want to take more control and save more money.

As a small business owner, it is important to remember that the benefits of having a professional handle both your accounting and taxes could end up saving you much more than the fees charged. As a locally owned and operated firm, Century Accounting & Financial Services can end up saving you a vast amount of time and frustration. As they say, “Time is money” – use it wisely.

Our tax planning and tax preparation services include:

  • Preparation of tax returns for businesses and individuals
  • Tax planning
  • Tax analysis and strategies
  • Prior tax return review and re-files
  • Tax penalty notices
  • E-file

Take Control! Request a FREE initial consultation today or call Donna Stokes at 410-560-2667 to learn more about all of the services we provide.

Tax Due Dates

If a due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the next business day becomes the due date.

  • Individual Income Taxes . . . .Tax deposits are due on April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15. State Income Tax deposits are due on the 15th of April, June, September and December.

  • Corporate Income Taxes . . . .Tax deposits are due on the 15th day of the 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th month of the fiscal year.

  • Payroll Tax Deposits . . . .Deposits are made on either a monthly or semi-weekly basis. The determination of which deposit schedule applies will be made for the calendar year by looking back at the employment taxes reported for the 4 quarters ending the previous June 30 of the calendar year.

    Employers who reported $50,000 or less will deposit monthly by the 15th day of the following month.

    Those reporting more than $50,000 must deposit semi-weekly. For paydays on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, the deposit is due the Wednesday after the payday. For all other paydays, the deposit is due by the Friday following payday.

    All new firms will be monthly depositors. Firms amassing $100,000 or more at any time must deposit the funds by the next business day.

    Ask about our Full Service Accounting Package where we will automatically let you know whenever a tax is due. We'll fill out whatever forms are required along with a set of instructions. Simply follow the instructions and enclose a check in a pre-addressed envelope.

    • Track Tax Refund

    Click here to track your Federal Tax Refund
    Click on your state to track your State Tax Refund
    Some states do not have a refund tracking web page.
    Wyoming does not currently have a refund tracking web page. Click here to check for returns filed in Colorado Click here to check for returns filed in Nebraska Click here to check for returns filed in Florida Click here to check for returns filed in Alabama Click here to check for returns filed in Mississippi Washington does not currently have a refund tracking web page. Click here to check for returns filed in Oregon Click here to check for returns filed in California Nevada does not currently have a refund tracking web page. Click here to check for returns filed in Utah Click here to check for returns filed in Arizona Click here to check for returns filed in New Mexico Texas does not currently have a refund tracking web page. Click here to check for returns filed in Idaho Click here to check for returns filed in Montana Click here to check for returns filed in Oklahoma Click here to check for returns filed in North Dakota South Dakota does not currently have a refund tracking web page. Click here to check for returns filed in Kansas Click here to check for returns filed in Minnesota Click here to check for returns filed in Iowa Click here to check for returns filed in Missouri Click here to check for returns filed in Arkansas Click here to check for returns filed in Louisiana Click here to check for returns filed in Wisconsin Click here to check for returns filed in Illinois Click here to check for returns filed in Indiana Click here to check for returns filed in Kentucky Click here to check for returns filed in Michigan Tennessee does not currently have a refund tracking web page. Click here to check for returns filed in Ohio Click here to check for returns filed in Georgia Click here to check for returns filed in South Carolina Click here to check for returns filed in North Carolina Click here to check for returns filed in Virgina Click here to check for returns filed in Washington DC Click here to check for returns filed in Washington DC Click here to check for returns filed in Maryland Click here to check for returns filed in West Virgina Click here to check for returns filed in Delaware Click here to check for returns filed in Pennsylvania Click here to check for returns filed in New York Click here to check for returns filed in New Jersey Click here to check for returns filed in New Jersey Click here to check for returns filed in Connecticut Click here to check for returns filed in Connecticut Click here to check for returns filed in Rhode Island Click here to check for returns filed in Rhode Island Click here to check for returns filed in Massachusetts Click here to check for returns filed in Massachusetts Click here to check for returns filed in Vermont New Hampshire does not currently have a refund tracking web page. Click here to check for returns filed in Maine Alaska does not currently have a refund tracking web page. Click here to check for returns filed in Hawaii Click here to check for returns filed in Puerto Rico
    The Following is an excerpt from the IRS Tax Tip 2010-39

    Seven Things You Should Know About Checking the Status of Your Refund  

    Are you expecting a tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service this year? If so, here are seven things you should know about checking the status of your refund once you have filed your federal tax return.

    1. Online Access to Refund Information Where's My Refund? or Donde esta mi reembolso? are interactive tools on IRS.gov and the fastest, easiest way to get information about your federal income tax refund. Whether you split your refund among several accounts, opted for direct deposit into one account, used part of your refund to buy U.S. savings bonds or asked the IRS to mail you a check, Where's My Refund? and Donde esta mi reembolso? give you online access to your refund information nearly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's quick, easy and secure.

    2. When to Check Refund Status If you e-file, you can get refund information 72 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of your return. If you file a paper return, refund information will generally be available three to four weeks after mailing your return. 

    3. What You Need to Check Refund Status When checking the status of your refund, have your federal tax return handy. To get your personalized refund information you must enter:

    *     Your Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

    *     Your filing status which will be Single, Married Filing Joint Return, Married Filing Separate Return, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widow(er)

    *     Exact whole dollar refund amount shown on your tax return

    4. What the Online Tool Will Tell You Once you enter your personal information, you could get several responses, including:

    *    Acknowledgement that your return was received and is in processing.

    *    The mailing date or direct deposit date of your refund.

    *    Notice that the IRS could not deliver your refund due to an incorrect address. In this instance, you may be able to change or correct your address online using Where's My Refund?.

    5. Customized Information Where's My Refund? also includes links to customized information based on your specific situation. The links guide you through the steps to resolve any issues affecting your refund.  For example, if you do not get the refund within 28 days from the original IRS mailing date shown on Where's My Refund?, you may be able to start a refund trace.

    6. Visually Impaired Taxpayers Where's My Refund? is also accessible to visually impaired taxpayers who use the Job Access with Speech screen reader used with a Braille display and is compatible with different JAWS modes.

    7. Toll-free Number If you do not have internet access, you can check the status of your refund in English or Spanish by calling the IRS Refund Hotline at 800-829-1954 or the IRS TeleTax System at 800-829-4477. When calling, you must provide your or your spouse's Social Security number, filing status and the exact whole dollar refund amount shown on your return.

    Refund checks are normally sent out weekly on Fridays. If you check the status of your refund and are not given the date it will be issued, please wait until the next week before checking back.

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