Free tool

Compliance Calendar Generator

Answer four questions and get a dated 12 month calendar of the typical filing and governance rhythm for a church: payroll form deadlines, giving statements, budget and housing allowance timing, and reminders to confirm your state's report schedule. Download it straight into Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.

Church name (optional, used in the calendar entries)

Your stateFiscal year starts inMonth you incorporated (or plan to)We have (or will have) paid staff or a paid minister

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