Income Tax Preparation for Your Business
Businesses come in all shapes and sizes and generally require experienced professionals to prepare their income tax returns. We are familiar with the preparation of all types of business returns including:
First Year Business Tax Return
If this is company's first year in business, there are a number of important decisions the new business owner will need to make in preparing the tax return. One decision is whether to file the return on the cash or accrual basis. As a cash basis taxpayer, income is recognized when collected and expenses, when paid. As an accrual basis taxpayer, income is recognized when earned and expenses, when incurred. The decision of accounting basis is important as it will affect the business tax return throughout the life of the business. In addition, certain businesses because of revenue size or inventories must prepare their returns based upon the accrual method.
Other decisions often affecting first year business returns include depreciation method, home office deduction, auto expenses, non-employee compensation, and self-employment tax. These items may require research or the assistance of a professional.
Our Preparation Fees
Our income tax preparation fees are based upon the tax forms required to file your return - the more forms required, the more it costs. Additionally, any bookkeeping necessary to compile your business information is billed at an hourly rate. For a complimentary price quote on your business return, please contact us today!
- Schedule C of Form 1040 (Sole Proprietor)
- Form 1065 (Partnerships)
- Form 1120S (S Corporations)
- Form 1120 (C Corporations)
- Limited Liability Companies (filing as one of the above)
First Year Business Tax Return
If this is company's first year in business, there are a number of important decisions the new business owner will need to make in preparing the tax return. One decision is whether to file the return on the cash or accrual basis. As a cash basis taxpayer, income is recognized when collected and expenses, when paid. As an accrual basis taxpayer, income is recognized when earned and expenses, when incurred. The decision of accounting basis is important as it will affect the business tax return throughout the life of the business. In addition, certain businesses because of revenue size or inventories must prepare their returns based upon the accrual method.
Other decisions often affecting first year business returns include depreciation method, home office deduction, auto expenses, non-employee compensation, and self-employment tax. These items may require research or the assistance of a professional.
Our Preparation Fees
Our income tax preparation fees are based upon the tax forms required to file your return - the more forms required, the more it costs. Additionally, any bookkeeping necessary to compile your business information is billed at an hourly rate. For a complimentary price quote on your business return, please contact us today!