March, 2015 - Traffic Directors Guild of America
TDGA Traffic, Continuity, Bookkeeping, Business & Administrative Calendar for March, 2015 All Licensees – Please Note: Applications for Renewal of License: The three-year long license renewal cycle for broadcast stations in radio services (AM, FM, FM Translator, LPFM), ended in 2014. The renewal cycle for television services (television, Class A, LPTV, TV Translator) began on June 1, 2012 and continues in 2015. The date on which a station's license renewal application is due depends on the state or territory in which its community of license is located. All licensees should familiarize themselves now with the dates associated with this important filing, including the dates on which public notice announcements must air in advance of the license renewal filing; the filing date itself, which is four months before the date of license expiration; and the dates on which post-filing announcements must air. Television Station Online Public Inspection File: The FCC adopted a requirement that full-power and Class A television stations post the content of their public inspection file on the FCC's website, effective as of August 2, 2012. For such stations, all references herein to the public inspection file refer to the TV station’s online public inspection file. The FCC is currently considering a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which would expand the online public file requirement to include radio stations as well. The Radio requirement has not yet been assigned an effective date. Broadcast Annual Employment Report on FCC Form 395-B: The FCC suspended use of this form in 2001 in connection with the revision of its EEO Rule. In 2004, the FCC announced that it would resume use of the form and would advise the broadcast industry of the due date for the first filing of the reinstated form. As of the date of this publication, no such announcement has been made. Broadcasters should be alert to a future announcement regarding the possible reinstatement of this filing requirement. While the Form 395-B is currently suspended, other important EEO outreach and reporting obligations remain in effect, and their 2015 deadline dates are noted in this Calendar. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Monday, February 23, 2015 First Day of March Broadcast Calendar Month (2015) NASBA Meetings & NAB State Leadership Conference (Feb. 23rd through 25th), Washington DC National Religious Broadcasters Convention, International Christian Media Convention runs February 23rd through the 26th, at Opryland Convention Center, Nashville TN. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Wisconsin Broadcasters Annual DC Trip (February 24th & 25th) Stating at Embassy Row Courtyard by Marriott, Washington Wednesday, February 25, 2015 IRS: Deposit Payroll Tax for payments on Feb. 18-20 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Country Radio Broadcasters “CRS2014”, Nashville TN, (615) 327-4487; www.crb.org TDGA‐TrafficDirectorsGuildofAmerica‐2015AdministrativeCalendarforTrafficProfessionals Page1 Thursday, February 26, 2015 MFM CEO Summit, Hilton, Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort, Ft. Lauderdale FL Friday, February 27, 2015 IRS: Deposit Payroll Tax for payments on Feb. 21-24 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Saturday, February 28, 2015 Last Day of Standard Calendar Month for February (2015) Sunday, March 1, 2015 Religious Observance (In Canada) - St David's Day First Day of the March (2015) Standard Calendar Month Post-Filing License Renewal Announcements for Radio and Television Stations—Full-power television stations and Class A television stations, as well as LPTV stations capable of local origination, licensed to communities in New Jersey or New York must begin on this date to air their post-filing license renewal announcements in accordance with the FCC's regulations. Additional announcements must air on March 16, April 1, and April 16. TV Translator stations, as well as LPTV stations not capable of local origination, licensed to communities in these states must arrange for the required newspaper public notice of their license renewal application filing. Pre-Filing License Renewal Announcements for Radio and Television Stations—Full-power television stations and Class A television stations, as well as LPTV stations capable of local origination, licensed to communities in Delaware or Pennsylvania, must on this date begin to air their pre-filing license renewal announcements in accordance with the FCC's regulations. Additional announcements must air on March 16. Posting Requirement for OSHA Form No. 200 Ends Today – Form 200 summarizes occupational injuries and illnesses for the calendar year 2014. The notice must remain posted until March 1st and must be retained for 5 years. Employers with 10 or fewer full and part-time employees are exempt. Monday, March 2, 2015 Ontario Association of Broadcasters 10th Annual Career Day - 10th Annual Career Development Day. Corus Quay, 25 Dockside Drive in Toronto. For more information, please contact Val Skivington at 905554-2730 or [email protected]. IRS: File Form 1096 with information returns, including Forms 1098, 1099 and W-2G for payments made during 2014. IRS: File Form W-3 with Copy A of all Forms W-2 Issued for 2014. IRS: File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in January State Holiday: Texas - Texas Independence Day State Holiday: Illinois - Casimir Pulaski Day Tuesday, March 3, 2015 State Holiday: Vermont - Town Meeting Day Wednesday, March 4, 2015 IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Feb 25-27 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Louisiana Association of Broadcasters 2015 Prestige Awards, Renaissance Hotel, Baton Rouge LA Texas Association of Broadcasters Broadcast Career Expo: Texas State University TDGA‐TrafficDirectorsGuildofAmerica‐2015AdministrativeCalendarforTrafficProfessionals Page2 Thursday, March 5, 2015 Religious Holiday – Jewish - Purim Friday, March 6, 2015 IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Feb 28-Mar 3 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Saturday, March 7, 2015 Colorado Broadcasters Assn. – Awards of Excellence Banquet South Carolina Broadcasters Association - Annual News Training, Columbia Conference Center, Columbia West Virginia Broadcasters Association WVBA Winter Meeting & Sales Seminar, Embassy Suites Hotel, Charleston WV, Meeting Information/Agenda Registration Form West Virginia Broadcasters News Department Seminar - The News Department Seminar will be held in conjunction with the WVBA Winter Meeting at the Charleston Embassy Suites Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student Seminar, Registration Opens at 8 AM, Madison Marriott West, Hotel, Middleton, WI Sunday, March 8, 2015 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS – TDGA reminds that in States observing the change from Standard to Daylight Savings time that the clock advances one-hour at 2:00am (local time) and that the hour from 2am to 3am is deleted. Thus for scheduling purposes of commercials, underwriting or programs, the broadcast day for today is only 23-hours long. Monday, March 9, 2015 Commonwealth Day (Observed in certain Provinces in Canada) Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Michigan Broadcasters Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference (March 10th & 11th) – Lansing Center Texas Stations, FCC Political Window Opens Today: for all Texas municipal/school board elections (The Election Date occurs on May 10, 2015) Wednesday, March 11, 2015 IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Mar 4-6 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Friday, March 13, 2015 IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Mar 7-10 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Monday, March 16, 2015 Missouri Broadcasters Association 2nd Annual Radio Engineering Seminar, 8:00 am – 5:00pm (Two-Day Event through March 17th) – (Co-hosted by MBA & KAB, Phone: 573-636-6692, Hyatt Place, 6801 W. 112th St.,, Overland Park, KS (Larry Wilkins, Director of the Alabama Broadcasters Association’s Engineering Academy and a fellow with the Society of Broadcast Engineers, will be the presenter. Larry will also cover current FCC rules and regulations that as engineer you should be aware of. The seminar is free – but we will require a $100 reservation fee that will be refunded upon attendance. Lunch will be provided each day, but other meals, hotel and transportation are up to you. To register, simply call Terry at 573-636-6692 and provide your credit card information. The seminar will be held at the Hyatt Place in Overland Park http://overlandparkmetcalf.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html SPACE IS LIMITED so register as soon as you can. IRS: Corporations: File Form 1120 for Calendar Year and pay any tax due. For automatic 6-month extension, file Form 7004 and deposit estimated tax. IRS: Employers: Deposit payroll tax for February if the monthly deposit rule applies. TDGA‐TrafficDirectorsGuildofAmerica‐2015AdministrativeCalendarforTrafficProfessionals Page3 IRS: S Corporations: File Form 1120S for calendar year and pay any tax due. Furnish a copy of Schedule K-1 to each shareholder. File Form 2553 to elect S Corporation status beginning with calendar year 2015. IRS: Electing Large Partnerships: Furnish Schedule K-1 (Form 1065-B) to each partner. Post-Filing License Renewal Announcements for Radio and Television Stations—Full-power television stations and Class A television stations, as well as LPTV stations capable of local origination, licensed to communities in New Jersey or New York must air their post-filing license renewal announcements in accordance with the FCC's regulations. Additional announcements must air on April 1, and April 16. TV Translator stations, as well as LPTV stations not capable of local origination, licensed to communities in these states must arrange for the required newspaper public notice of their license renewal application filing. Pre-Filing License Renewal Announcements for Radio and Television Stations—Full-power television stations and Class A television stations, as well as LPTV stations capable of local origination, licensed to communities in Delaware or Pennsylvania, must on this date air their pre-filing license renewal announcements in accordance with the FCC's regulations. Any Television Station Licensed by the FCC - Begin compliance with new obligations imposed by Closed Caption Quality Rules, including caption quality standards, “best practices” for captioning, recordkeeping requirements, and new standards for processing FCC complaints about stations using the Electronic Newsroom Technique (ENT). Mexico Observance of Benito Juárez's Birthday Memorial - Benito Juárez Day is a federal public holiday in Mexico. Banks, schools, government offices and many businesses are closed. People intending on travelling via public transport in Mexico should check with public transit authorities on any timetable or route changes. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 St. Patrick's Day State Holiday: Massachusetts - Evacuation Day Copyright Royalty Fee: Monthly Report of Use and Monthly Usage Statement of Account Forms Due—Commercial and noncommercial webcasters and those simulcasting radio programming over the Internet must by this date submit the Monthly Report of Use and Monthly Usage Statement of Account forms to SoundExchange for the month ending January 31, 2015. Wednesday, March 18, 2015 IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Mar 11-13 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Arizona Broadcasters Association – Career Fair (Phoenix AZ) – 10am-2pm Thursday, March 19, 2015 Arizona Broadcasters Association – ABA Board Meeting (Phoenix AZ – 11:00am Friday, March 20, 2015 IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Mar 14-17 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. March equinox – Spring Begins in North America Wednesday, March 25, 2015 IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Mar 18-20 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Thursday, March 26, 2015 State Holiday; Hawaii - Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day Michigan Broadcasters Sales Seminar – 2pm - Cold Calling & Setting The Appointment Oklahoma Broadcasters Assn. 2015 Annual Convention (Two Day Event: Thursday & Friday, March 26 & 27) Skirvin Hotel, Oklahoma City South Carolina Broadcasters Association - Annual State Legislative Breakfast, Columbia TDGA‐TrafficDirectorsGuildofAmerica‐2015AdministrativeCalendarforTrafficProfessionals Page4 Friday, March 27, 2015 IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Mar 21-24 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies. Sunday, March 29, 2015 Religious Observance – Christian - Palm Sunday Last Day of March (2015) Broadcast Calendar Month Monday, March 30, 2015 First Day of April (2015) Broadcast Calendar Month State Holiday – Alaska - Seward's Day Colorado Broadcasters Assn. Ascertainment Meeting (Denver) at KPOF Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Last Day of March (2015) Standard Calendar Month IRS: File Form 2290 and pay the tax for vehicles first used in February IRS: Electronically file Forms W-2, W-2G, 1098, 1099 and 8027 State Observance: California, Colorado, Texas - César Chávez Day TDGA‐TrafficDirectorsGuildofAmerica‐2015AdministrativeCalendarforTrafficProfessionals Page5
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