Business Tax Return Preparation
We prepare and file business tax returns for LLCs, partnerships, S corporations, and corporations. That means the right federal form, your Texas obligations handled, and a return built from organized records so it is accurate and filed on time. Business tax preparation starts at $499, quoted in writing before we begin.
Which returns we prepare
- Single-member LLC reported on Schedule C with your personal return, or as elected
- Multi-member LLC and partnership returns (Form 1065) with Schedule K-1s for each owner
- S corporation returns (Form 1120-S) with K-1s
- C corporation returns (Form 1120)
Who this is for
- Business owners who want the return done right and on time, without doing it themselves
- Owners whose books are organized and who want a preparer who will not have to rebuild them first
- Multi-owner businesses that need clean K-1s their owners can rely on
- Businesses that have grown past the point where a personal-return tool can handle them
A note on Texas
Texas has no state personal income tax, which is good news, but it does not mean a Texas business has nothing to file at the state level. Most LLCs, partnerships, and corporations must file a Texas franchise tax report and a public information report with the Texas Comptroller each year, even if no tax is owed. We handle federal and Texas filings together so nothing is missed.
What we need from you
- A business return is only as accurate as the records behind it. Typically we will ask for:
- Your prior year business return, if you have one
- Year-end financial statements: profit and loss, and balance sheet
- Records of business income and expenses
- Payroll reports, if you have employees
- Details of any major purchases, loans, or owner contributions and draws
- Your entity documents and EIN
What is included, and what is not
| Included in Business Tax Preparation | Available Separately |
|---|---|
| Preparation of your federal business return | Monthly bookkeeping → Bookkeeping Services |
| Texas franchise tax and public information report | Payroll tax filing → Payroll Tax Services |
| Schedule K-1s for owners (partnerships and S-corps) | Sales tax filing → Sales Tax Services |
| Review of the return with you before filing | Personal returns for the owners → Individual Tax Preparation |
| A copy of the filed return and a summary | — |
If you also need the owners’ personal returns prepared, we can do those too. See [Individual Tax Preparation].
How it works
- Free consultation. We confirm your entity type, your filing obligations, and what the return will involve.
- A fixed quote. From $499, based on your entity and complexity, in writing before we start.
- You share your records. Through a secure exchange, not email.
- We prepare and review. We prepare the return, review it, and walk you through it before anything is filed.
- We file, you keep a copy. You get the filed return and a plain-English summary of what it says.
Pricing
Business tax preparation starts at $499. The final quote depends on your entity type and how complex the return is, and we give you that quote in writing before starting.
Houston and remote
We prepare business returns for clients in Houston in person and across the United States remotely. A secure document exchange means we can handle your return accurately wherever you are.
- FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered a few of the most common questions our clients ask. Need more help? Contact us anytime.
Business tax preparation starts at $499. The exact price depends on your entity type (LLC, partnership, S-corp, or corporation) and how complex the return is. We quote it in writing before we start, so there are no surprises.
Usually: your prior year return, year-end profit and loss and balance sheet, income and expense records, payroll reports if you have employees, records of major purchases and loans, and your entity documents and EIN. We send you a checklist based on your specific situation.
Probably yes. Texas has no personal income tax, but most LLCs, partnerships, and corporations must file a Texas franchise tax report and public information report with the Comptroller each year, even when no tax is due. We handle it with your federal return.
We can, but a return built on disorganized records takes longer and can miss deductions. In most cases it is worth getting the books in order first. We can do that through our bookkeeping service and then file.
Yes. Many business owners have us prepare both. See [Individual Tax Preparation].