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Partner CPAs & EAs
Tax Preparation · all 51 jurisdictions
A licensed CPA who matches your business.
File.Business does not prepare tax returns. We curate a network of licensed CPAs and Enrolled Agents who specialize in your business type, then match you based on industry, complexity, and state. Your books make their work cheaper.
Licensed CPAs and EAs only
Specialty-matched
No File.Business fee
What it is
Tax Preparation, plainly.
Tax preparation is a licensed profession in every US state. Only CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) and EAs (Enrolled Agents, federally licensed by the IRS) can professionally prepare and sign tax returns. File.Business is not a tax preparation firm and we do not prepare returns. What we do is curate a network of vetted partners who do.
Most tax prep matches are bad because they ignore specialty. A general CPA filing a real estate professional\u2019s return misses depreciation strategies. A general CPA filing an e-commerce return misses sales tax implications and inventory rules. Our match considers industry (real estate, SaaS, e-commerce, restaurant, professional services, healthcare), entity type, state, and prior-year complexity.
Beyond the match, your books being clean (because File.Business runs them) saves the CPA work and saves you money. Most partner CPAs charge by complexity, and a clean QBO-style export from our books shaves 30 to 50 percent off the typical engagement.
Who this is for
Common situations.
Solo foundersPersonal + business return as a package. Usually a single CPA handles both.
S-Corp ownersReasonable salary, distributions, K-1s. Specialty matching matters here.
Real estate investorsCost segregation, depreciation, 1031 exchanges. Real estate specialty essential.
E-commerceSales tax, inventory rules, COGS. E-commerce specialty matters.
International founders5472, 1120-F, BEAT. Match to a partner who handles international.
RestaurantsTip reporting, FICA tip credit, COGS. Restaurant specialty available.
What we'll set up for you
A clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
01 · Name + Brand
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
02 · State filing
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
03 · Federal IDs
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
04 · Stay compliant
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
How it works
Four steps. We handle the rest.
ProfileIndustry, entity, states, prior-year complexity.
Match2 to 3 partner CPAs with matching specialty.
EngageEngagement letter signed directly with the CPA you pick.
FiledBooks export, CPA prepares, you review, returns filed.
Side by side
How we compare.
| Local CPA Google search | TurboTax | H&R Block | File.Business | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed | varies | no | yes | yes |
| Specialty match | no | no | no | yes |
| Books integration | manual | manual | manual | auto export |
| Multi-state | varies | paid | varies | included |
| Engagement directly with CPA | yes | no | yes | yes |
Based on publicly listed pricing and feature pages as of 2026. Competitor names are trademarks of their respective owners.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What does business tax preparation involve?
It means preparing and filing your business's federal and state income tax returns, the right form for your entity, an 1120 for a C-corp, 1120-S for an S-corp, 1065 for a partnership, or Schedule C for a sole proprietor, along with the schedules and owner K-1s that go with them. We keep your entity organized so filing is clean.
Which tax return does my business file?
It depends on your structure: a C-corp files 1120, an S-corp files 1120-S, a multi-member LLC or partnership files 1065 with K-1s to owners, and a single-member LLC or sole proprietor reports on Schedule C with the personal return. We flag which return your tax classification requires so nothing is missed.
When are business tax returns due?
Partnership and S-corp returns are generally due March 15, and C-corp and individual returns April 15, with extensions available, though an extension moves the filing date, not the payment date. We track your deadlines so a return or extension is never filed late by accident.
Do I still need to file if the business had no income?
Usually yes: most entities must file a return even with no income or activity, and a partnership or corporation that skips filing can face penalties, so a dormant business is not automatically off the hook. We flag your filing obligations so an inactive entity does not quietly rack up penalties.
How does my entity type affect my taxes?
It drives everything, which return you file, whether income passes through to your personal return, and whether you owe self-employment tax, so your structure and any S-corp election shape your total tax. We keep your entity and classification organized so your filings match how you are actually taxed.
What records do I need for tax preparation?
Income records, expense receipts, bank and card statements, payroll records, prior returns, and your formation and EIN documents, kept organized through the year rather than assembled in a panic at filing time. We keep your entity records organized so tax preparation starts from a clean foundation.
Can I deduct business expenses?
Yes: ordinary and necessary business expenses, home office, equipment, mileage, and more, reduce your taxable income when properly documented, and missing legitimate deductions means overpaying. We flag the categories so your return captures what you are entitled to deduct.
Do you replace my CPA or accountant?
We keep your entity, EIN, and records organized so your CPA or tax preparer works from clean information, and we coordinate rather than replace the return preparation itself for complex situations. We flag where a CPA's input matters so your filings are both accurate and well-supported.
Can File.Business help with my business taxes?
We keep your entity, EIN, and records organized, flag your filing obligations, deadlines, and available deductions, and coordinate with your tax professional, so your business returns are filed correctly and on time rather than becoming a yearly scramble.
Match me to a CPA in about 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We do the rest. You get a single dashboard for everything.
Licensed CPAs and EAs only
Specialty-matched
No File.Business fee
How it works
How we deliver, end-to-end.
Four-step path from request to confirmation. State and IRS turnaround varies; our steps run in parallel where possible to compress the timeline.
1
Intake + scope
You tell us what you need through a short intake form (or a call for complex matters). We confirm scope, surface any gating issues (deadlines, missing documents, entity status), and quote any state fees that pass through at cost.
2
Prepare + verify
Our specialists draft the filing, verify entity details against state databases, run internal QA, and route any items needing your sign-off. You see drafts before anything gets submitted.
3
File with the authority
We submit directly to the state Secretary of State, FinCEN, IRS, USPTO, or whichever authority your filing requires. We pay state fees at cost and track the submission identifier in your account.
4
Confirmation + vault
Stamped certificate, IRS notice, or filing receipt arrives in your SOC 2 encrypted document vault the moment we receive it. Next filing deadline auto-added to your compliance calendar where applicable.
SOC 2 Type II audited
220,000+ businesses. 60-day money-back. State fees passed through at cost.
Your operating system, not a transaction
Every deadline auto-tracked across your entities. Compliance Score visible year-round.
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees. No upsells at checkout. State fees disclosed upfront.
Sarah formed an LLC in California