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At Lefferts Tax, tax preparation is not a bolt-on — it is core to what we do. We prepare business tax returns with the same level of attention we bring to entity formation: precision, compliance, and a clear understanding of how your structure affects your liability. Below you will find our tax preparation services, election filings, compliance services, and entity maintenance offerings.
PRIMARY SERVICES — TAX PREPARATION

Business Tax Preparation

We prepare federal business tax returns across all entity types. Every return is prepared by a tax professional with full knowledge of your entity structure — not handed off to a seasonal preparer or generated by software alone.

Form 1120
(Foreign-Owned)

Single-Member LLC / Sole Proprietor

$1,200

For single-member LLCs and sole proprietors reporting business income on their personal return.
Includes Schedule C preparation, self-employment tax calculation, and coordination with your 1040.

INCLUDES
  • Form 1120 federal corporate return
  • Form 5472 — foreign-owned disclosure
  • Related-party transaction reporting
  • Foreign ownership structure review

Schedule C (as part of Form 1040)

Single-Member LLC / Sole Proprietor

$399

For single-member LLCs and sole proprietors reporting business income on their personal return. Includes Schedule C preparation, self-employment tax calculation, and coordination with your 1040.
INCLUDES
  • Schedule C preparation
  • Self-employment tax (Schedule SE)
  • Business income and expense review
  • Coordination with personal Form 1040

Form 1065

Single-Member LLC / Sole Proprietor

$899

For single-member LLCs and sole proprietors reporting business income on their personal return.
Includes Schedule C preparation, self-employment tax calculation, and coordination with your 1040.

INCLUDES
  • Form 1065 federal partnership return
  • Schedule K-1 for each partner
  • Partner capital account reconciliation
  • Allocation review per operating agreement

Form 1120-S

Single-Member LLC / Sole Proprietor

$1,500

For entities with an active S-Corp election. Includes the corporate return, shareholder K-1s, and built-in coordination with reasonable compensation requirements.
INCLUDES
  • Form 1120-S federal S-Corp return
  • Schedule K-1 for each shareholder
  • Reasonable compensation review
  • Coordination with payroll records

Form 1120

C-Corporation Return

$1,200

For single-member LLCs and sole proprietors reporting business income on their personal return.
Includes Schedule C preparation, self-employment tax calculation, and coordination with your 1040.

INCLUDES
  • Form 1120 federal corporate return
  • Corporate deduction and credit review
  • Depreciation and asset schedule
  • Estimated tax payment coordination
ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Elections, Compliance & Filing Services

We prepare federal business tax returns across all entity types. Every return is prepared by a tax
professional with full knowledge of your entity structure — not handed off to a seasonal preparer or
generated by software alone.

S-CORP ELECTIONS

S-Corp Election Filing

ServiceDescriptionFee
Standard S-Corp Election IRS Form 2553 preparation and filing for timely elections $400
IRS & State/Local Required Filings Form 2553 plus any required state or local S-Corp election filings (where applicable) $700
Retroactive Election (add-on) Additional fee for elections requiring relief under Rev. Proc. 2013-30 or similar late-election relief procedures $100
ITIN APPLICATIONS

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

ITINs are required for foreign nationals, non-resident aliens, and others who need to file a U.S. tax return but are not eligible for a Social Security Number. We prepare and submit the application with full documentation review.
ITIN Application (Form W-7)$499 per applicant
Includes Form W-7 preparation, identification document review, exception category determination, and submission coordination. Government fees (if any) are billed separately.
ANNUAL REPORT FILINGS

State Annual & Biennial Report Filing

Missing a state annual or biennial report can result in entity dissolution, late fees, and loss of good standing. We track due dates and handle the filing so your entity stays compliant.
Annual / Biennial Report Filing$150 per filing
Professional fee per filing. State filing fees are billed separately and vary by state. Multi-entity discount available — contact us for volume pricing
ENTITY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Amendments, Dissolutions & More

Businesses evolve — ownership changes, entities close, operations expand into new states. We handle the filings that keep your entity compliant and your records accurate.
AMENDMENTS
Articles of Organization / Incorporation Amendments
For name changes, ownership restructuring, registered agent updates, and other amendments to your formation documents. Fee scales with complexity and whether multi-state filings are required
$300 – $1,200
DISSOLUTIONS
Entity Dissolution
Formal closure of an LLC or corporation with the state, including articles of dissolution, tax clearance coordination, and registered agent release. Complex dissolutions involving outstanding debts, disputes, or multi-state entities are scoped separately.
$400 – $1,500+
FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS
Foreign Qualification (Qualification to Do Business)
For entities operating outside their state of formation. Includes application preparation, registered agent setup in the new state, and filing coordination. Government and registered agent fees are additional.
$300 – $800
DBA FILINGS
Doing Business As (DBA / Trade Name)
Fictitious business name registration for sole proprietors, LLCs, and corporations. County and state filing fees are additional. Best paired with a formation or amendment engagement.
$150 – $400
DOMESTICATIONS & CONVERSIONS
Entity Domestication / Conversion
For entities relocating their state of formation or converting entity type (e.g., LLC to corporation). Includes legal review, formation document drafting in the new state, dissolution or withdrawal in the prior state, and continuity of entity analysis.
$2,000 – $5,000+