Deadline for Self-Employed to Establish Keogh Retirement Plan 
 
 "IRS Pub. 560 "Retirement Plans for Small Business (SEP, SIMPLE and Keogh Plans)" 
 
  Choosing Between Self-Employed Retirement Plans
  

   Self-employed individuals who hope to make tax-deductible   contributions to a Keogh retirement plan during the upcoming tax season need to have one set up at a financial institution by the close of this tax year, which is Dec. 31 for most self-employed individuals.