358: From Chaos to Clarity: Taming the Multi-State Compliance Beast

Most CPAs know the federal tax calendar cold. But state entity compliance is a very different story. The rules vary dramatically from state to state, and missing a filing can create real problems for clients. And in 2026, there are some important developments CPAs should be paying attention to, especially in New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Frank Tumminello from FileForms breaks it all down and talks about how software can help.

Topics discussed:

• Why state entity compliance complicated
• Consequences of missed filings
• Rolling deadlines versus fixed-date deadlines
• New Jersey tax compliance
• Florida tax compliance
• Delaware tax compliance
• Leveraging software
• Collecting and submitting state fees
• Pennsylvania tax compliance
• Coordinating multi-state compliance
• What “good” compliance looks like
• Three things every CPA can do

Resources:

• Request a free 2026 compliance calendar from FileForms
• Learn more about FileForms for CPAs
• Book a demo
• State-specific resources:
• Florida Annual Report 2026: May 1 Deadline
• Delaware Franchise Tax 2026: LLC June 1
• Delaware Annual Report: Deadlines, Fees & Compliance
• New York Biennial Statement Filing