Know Your Business Tax Preparation Cost Before You Get Started
Business tax preparation isn't one-size-fits-all. Your fee can depend on entity type, number of owners, filing complexity, bookkeeping condition, state requirements, and additional tax work. Use the TaxCap calculator to build a preliminary estimate based on your business.
Estimate Your Preparation Fee
The calculator builds a preliminary estimate from the services and filing requirements relevant to your return.
Calculate Your Tax Preparation Estimate
Answer the questions below based on your business structure and filing requirements. Your estimate will update as you make your selections.
TaxCap Business Tax Calculator
Complete the calculator below to receive your preliminary estimate.
Why Business Tax Return Fees Vary
Two businesses filing the same IRS form can require very different levels of preparation. These are some of the factors that can affect your estimate.
Entity Type
S-Corporations, partnerships and C-Corporations require different federal forms, state filings, calculations and supporting schedules.
Owners & K-1s
Multiple shareholders, members or partners may require additional allocations, capital-account analysis and Schedule K-1 preparation.
Bookkeeping Condition
Clean, reconciled records simplify preparation. Catch-up bookkeeping, missing records or cleanup can increase the work required before filing.
Additional Filings
Additional states, elections, depreciation schedules and other tax requirements can affect the final preparation scope.
Common Business Returns We Prepare
TaxCap prepares federal business returns together with applicable state returns and supporting schedules.
S-Corporation Returns
Tax preparation for businesses that have elected S-Corporation tax treatment.
- Federal Form 1120-S
- Shareholder Schedule K-1s
- Applicable state business returns
- Balance-sheet review
- Supporting tax schedules
Partnership & Multi-Member LLC
Tax preparation for partnerships and qualifying multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships.
- Federal Form 1065
- Partner Schedule K-1s
- Applicable state returns
- Capital-account review
- Partner allocation schedules
C-Corporation Returns
Corporate tax preparation for businesses filing as traditional C-Corporations.
- Federal Form 1120
- Applicable state corporate return
- Depreciation schedules
- Balance-sheet review
- Supporting corporate schedules
From Estimate to Filed Return
Your calculator result gives you a starting estimate. TaxCap then confirms the scope before preparation begins.
Calculate
Complete the online calculator using your business structure and filing requirements.
Confirm
TaxCap reviews your books, prior return, entity information and filing requirements to confirm the preparation scope.
Prepare & File
After approval, your return moves through preparation, review, client approval and filing.
Need Bookkeeping + Tax Support Throughout the Year?
If you also need recurring bookkeeping, sales-tax support, payroll coordination, tax planning and financial guidance, explore TaxCap's Full Service Tax Concierge packages.
Need Help With Your Estimate?
Schedule a 15-minute call with TaxCap to review your entity structure, bookkeeping condition, filing requirements and tax preparation needs.
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