We handle business tax return preparation for small and medium-sized businesses across a wide range of industries and entity types. Our approach is accurate filing paired with proactive planning so that the return we file reflects the work we have done throughout the year to minimize your tax liability, not just a reactive summary of what happened.
Who we prepare returns for.
Sole Proprietors (Schedule C)
Self-employed individuals and single-member LLCs filing Schedule C. We maximize deductible business expenses and identify estimated tax obligations for the following year.
Partnerships (Form 1065)
Multi-member LLCs and general or limited partnerships. We prepare the entity return and all required partner K-1 schedules.
S-Corporations (Form 1120-S)
S-corp returns including shareholder K-1s. We also advise on reasonable compensation requirements and distribution strategies to keep you compliant and efficient.
C-Corporations (Form 1120)
Standard corporate returns. We advise on the tax implications of the C-corp structure including double taxation considerations and retained earnings planning.
Beyond the filing.
Preparing a business tax return is not just entering numbers. We review your books, identify deductions you may have missed, flag issues before they become IRS problems, and make sure your entity structure is still serving you well.
For clients on our monthly bookkeeping plan, the year-end return is a natural extension of the work we have already done together. The records are current, reconciled, and ready. No scrambling in March to reconstruct the prior year.
Entity structure matters
The right entity type can significantly affect how much you pay in taxes. If you are operating as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC and your net income is growing, it may be worth discussing an S-corp election. We can run the numbers.
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When are business tax returns due?
S-corp and partnership returns (Forms 1120-S and 1065) are due March 15. C-corp and sole proprietor returns are due April 15. Extensions are available for all entity types, giving an additional six months. Missing the original deadline without an extension results in penalties.
Do I need a CPA to file a business tax return?
Legally, no. Practically, business returns are complex. Errors in entity returns flow through to shareholder or partner personal returns. A missed deduction or incorrect K-1 allocation can create audit exposure or cost thousands in unnecessary taxes. Professional preparation pays for itself.
Can you file both my business and personal returns?
Yes. Most business owners need both, and having the same CPA prepare both ensures everything is coordinated correctly. K-1 income from partnerships and S-corps flows directly into your personal return, so handling both together reduces errors and ensures the whole picture is optimized.