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Small Business Tax Consulting

Federal and California business returns for LLCs, S-corps, and more.

Business Tax Services

Business Taxes Handled, So You Can Run Your Business.

From sole proprietors to S-corps, we prepare your federal and California business returns, keep you ahead of deadlines, and look for every legitimate way to lower what you owe.

  • LLCs, S-corps, partnerships, C-corps, and sole proprietors
  • Federal and California returns, filed on time
  • Flat price quoted upfront, before we start
Free Consultation
Talk to a business tax pro, at no cost.

Tell us about your business and we'll tell you what you need to file, when it's due, and what it will cost.

*Business returns are priced by entity type and complexity. The $99 offer applies to individual returns only.

Key Dates

Deadlines Business Owners Can't Miss

For calendar-year businesses. Miss one and penalties start right away. We track them for you.

March 15

S-corporation (1120-S) and partnership (1065) returns are due.

April 15

C-corporation (1120) and sole proprietor (Schedule C) returns are due.

$800

California's minimum annual franchise tax for most LLCs and corporations, even with no profit.

What We Handle

Every Type of Business

One office for your business return, your personal return, and everything in between.

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S-Corporations

Form 1120-S, California 100S, and K-1s for every shareholder.

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Partnerships & Multi-Member LLCs

Form 1065, California 565/568, and K-1s for every partner.

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C-Corporations

Form 1120 and California 100, prepared accurately and on time.

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Sole Props & Single-Member LLCs

Schedule C with your personal return, plus California Form 568 for LLCs.

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Entity & S-Corp Advice

Is an S-corp election right for you? We run the numbers before you decide.

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Estimates & Planning

Quarterly estimated payments and year-end planning so April has no surprises.

How It Works

Simple From Start to Filed

 

Free Consultation

We learn about your business and give you a flat quote.

Send Your Records

Share your books, bank statements, and prior returns securely.

We Prepare

We prepare your returns and review them with you before filing.

File & Plan Ahead

We e-file and set you up for next year's estimates and deadlines.

Checklist

What to Bring

Clean books make for a faster, lower-cost return. Need help getting there? Ask about our bookkeeping service.

Don't email documents. We'll send you a secure link to upload your files after your consultation.
  • Last year's business and personal tax returns
  • Profit & loss statement and balance sheet (or your books)
  • Business bank and credit card statements
  • Payroll reports and 1099s you issued
  • Records of equipment, vehicle, or asset purchases
  • Ownership details and any IRS or FTB letters
FAQs

Common Questions

 

Do I need to file if my business made no money?
Usually yes. Most LLCs, partnerships, and corporations must file every year, even with little or no income. In California, most LLCs and corporations also owe the $800 minimum franchise tax.
Should my LLC become an S-corp?
It depends on your profit. An S-corp election can reduce self-employment tax once your business earns enough to pay you a reasonable salary, but it adds payroll and filing costs. We'll run the numbers for your situation before you decide.
Can you do my personal return too?
Yes. Most business owners need both, and having the same team prepare them keeps your K-1s, Schedule C, and personal return consistent.
What if I need more time to file?
We can file an extension, which gives most businesses six more months to file. An extension doesn't extend the time to pay, so we'll estimate what's owed and help you pay on time to limit penalties.
How much does a business return cost?
Pricing depends on your entity type and how organized your records are. We'll give you a flat quote after a free consultation, before any work begins.

Let's Take Business Taxes Off Your Plate

Start with a free consultation. We'll tell you exactly what you need to file and what it will cost.

Tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll for individuals and businesses. Visit our Santa Ana or Corona office, or file 100% online.

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