Should you wait to file your tax return until you receive your audit report

Cosmetology School Accounting - A Mini-Podcast Series

Key Topics Covered:

1. Why Audit Reports Are Critical

   • Ensuring financial responsibility and compliance
   • Maintaining accreditation status and Title IV eligibility

2. Filing Your Tax Return After the Audit

   • How audited financials improve accuracy
   • Benefits of avoiding amended returns
   • Consistent data for lenders, regulators, and stakeholders

3. Filing an Extension

   • How and when to file an IRS extension
   • Why you still need to pay estimated taxes on time
   • The advantage of aligning audited numbers with your tax return

4. DOE Deadlines for December 31 Year-End

   • Typical June 30 submission requirement for the audit report
   • Potential penalties for late submissions
   • Importance of scheduling your audit early to meet deadlines

5. Practical Tips for Timely Compliance

   • Coordinating with auditors and accountants
   • Managing both tax and DOE deadlines efficiently
   • Maintaining good recordkeeping throughout the year

Why This Episode Matters

• Accredited cosmetology schools face unique regulatory obligations.
• Proper timing reduces risk of financial penalties, amendments, and noncompliance.
• Good planning and communication streamline the audit and tax filing processes.

Action Items

• Start your audit process early—right after your fiscal year ends.
• Communicate with your accountant to align tax estimates with potential audit findings.
• File an extension if your audit report isn’t ready by the tax filing deadline, but remember to pay any taxes owed on time.
• Submit your audit report to the DOE by June 30 if your fiscal year ends on December 31.

Resources Mentioned

• IRS Extension Guidelines (check the IRS website for current deadlines)
• Department of Education (Title IV audit submission requirements)
• Professional accounting or legal counsel for personalized advice

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