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.
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Monday, February 23, 2015
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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
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Wisconsin Broadcasters Annual DC Trip (February 24th & 25th) Stating at Embassy Row Courtyard
by Marriott, Washington
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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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
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Thursday, February 26, 2015
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MFM CEO Summit, Hilton, Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort, Ft. Lauderdale FL
Friday, February 27, 2015
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IRS: Deposit Payroll Tax for payments on Feb. 21-24 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
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Last Day of Standard Calendar Month for February (2015)
Sunday, March 1, 2015
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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
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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].
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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
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015
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State Holiday: Vermont - Town Meeting Day
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
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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
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Thursday, March 5, 2015
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Religious Holiday – Jewish - Purim
Friday, March 6, 2015
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IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Feb 28-Mar 3 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
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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
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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
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IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Mar 4-6 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies.
Friday, March 13, 2015
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IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Mar 7-10 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies.
Monday, March 16, 2015
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 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.
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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
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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
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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
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Arizona Broadcasters Association – ABA Board Meeting (Phoenix AZ – 11:00am
Friday, March 20, 2015
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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
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IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Mar 18-20 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
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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
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Friday, March 27, 2015
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IRS: Deposit Payroll tax for Payments on Mar 21-24 if the semiweekly deposit rule applies.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
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Religious Observance – Christian - Palm Sunday
Last Day of March (2015) Broadcast Calendar Month
Monday, March 30, 2015
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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
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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
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