Business Tax Services
Business tax returns prepared with the whole business in view.
A business tax return is the final summary of a year of decisions. When it’s prepared by someone who understands the business behind it — how it earns money, how it’s structured, and where it’s heading — the return is more accurate and the conversation around it is more useful.
We prepare returns for most common business structures and help you understand what the return actually says about your year.
What’s included
- 01
S corporation returns
Form 1120-S preparation, shareholder K-1s, and attention to basis, distributions, and reasonable compensation.
- 02
Partnership & multi-member LLC returns
Form 1065 preparation, partner allocations, capital accounts, and K-1s.
- 03
C corporation returns
Form 1120 preparation for corporations, including coordination with owner-level planning.
- 04
Single-member LLCs & sole proprietors
Schedule C and related filings, with a focus on clean records and deductible expenses you’re entitled to.
- 05
Multi-state filings
Businesses with customers, employees, or activity in more than one state — including Michigan and city-level considerations.
- 06
1099 preparation
Identifying who needs a 1099, collecting W-9s, and filing on time.
- 07
IRS & state notices
Reviewing notices, responding to correspondence, and representing you before the IRS where appropriate.
How we work
- Step 1
Start with clean books
Accurate returns come from accurate records. If the books need work first, we’ll say so.
- Step 2
Prepare & review
Returns are prepared and reviewed with attention to the details that matter for your structure.
- Step 3
Walk through it
You’ll know what changed from last year, what drove the result, and what to think about next.
- Step 4
Carry it forward
The return becomes the starting point for next year’s planning, not the end of the relationship.
Common questions
Do you work with S corporations?
Yes. S corporations are a core part of the practice — from the initial election decision to annual returns, payroll for owner-employees, and planning around distributions.
My business operates in several states. Can you help?
Yes. Multi-state filing requirements depend on where you have customers, employees, property, or other activity. We’ll help identify where you have obligations and handle the filings.
I received a letter from the IRS. What should I do?
Don’t ignore it, and don’t panic. Many notices are routine. Send it over and we’ll review what it’s asking for and the right way to respond.
Let’s talk about business tax.
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