The 2025 Payroll Finish Line: Your Critical Checklist

The clock is ticking! Before the calendar flips to 2026, you have essential, time-sensitive actions to complete to

guarantee a clean year-end close and smooth tax filing process.

Pay special attention to the final payroll deadlines below, as missing them can lead to processing delays and errors on your W-2s and 1099s.

You can check out the full Year-End checklist for QuickBooks Online Payroll here.