Business tax preparation in Fort Lauderdale
Business tax returns prepared on time and in compliance, from books we know well. We work with S corporations, partnerships, C corporations, nonprofits, and trusts, including international returns, foreign reporting, and ITIN applications.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Oakland Park, Dania Beach, and businesses across the U.S.
Business tax returns we prepare
Federal and state income tax returns for most types of businesses and organizations.
S corporations 1120-S
Including shareholder K-1s and reasonable compensation review.
Partnerships and multi-member LLCs 1065
Including partner K-1s and capital account tracking.
C corporations 1120
Federal and state corporate income tax returns.
Nonprofits 990
Annual information returns for tax-exempt organizations.
Trusts and estates 1041
Fiduciary income tax returns and beneficiary K-1s.
Business owners
Your personal return, prepared alongside your business return.
A good tax return starts with good books
Most tax problems start in the bookkeeping. Owner payments recorded as expenses, missing depreciation, or accounts that were never reconciled all carry straight into the return.
Because accounting is the core of what we do, we review your books before we prepare anything. If we already handle your bookkeeping, your return is built on numbers we've been working with all year.
International and foreign reporting
Foreign ownership, foreign companies, and foreign accounts come with their own filing requirements. We prepare these returns and forms for U.S. businesses with foreign activity and for foreign businesses with U.S. filing obligations.
Foreign-owned U.S. companies 5472
Required for U.S. corporations with 25% foreign ownership and foreign-owned single-member LLCs.
Interests in foreign corporations 5471
For U.S. persons who own or control part of a company outside the U.S.
GILTI and Subpart F income 8992
GILTI and Subpart F calculations for U.S. shareholders of foreign corporations.
Foreign corporations 1120-F
Returns for foreign companies with U.S. income, including those with no U.S. trade or business and protective filings.
Foreign financial assets 8938
Reporting of foreign accounts and assets above IRS thresholds, filed with your tax return.
FBAR FinCEN 114
Required when your foreign accounts total more than $10,000 at any point during the year.
ITIN applications with an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent
MaxScale Accounting is an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA). We help individuals who aren't eligible for a Social Security number get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
Because we're a CAA, we can verify your identity documents in person at our office. You keep your passport instead of mailing the original to the IRS.
- Form W-7 preparation and submission
- In-person document verification
- ITIN applications filed with your tax return
- ITIN renewals
Throughout the year
Business taxes don't only happen in March and April. We help you stay current between returns.
Tax projections
An estimate of what you're likely to owe, based on your books, before the year ends.
Estimated tax payments
Guidance on how much to pay each quarter so there are no surprises at filing time.
Sales and use tax
Monthly or quarterly sales tax filings, including Florida sales tax returns.
Extensions and state filings
Extensions filed on time and state compliance filings kept up to date.
How it works
Review
We review your books and prior year return, and let you know if anything needs to be fixed first.
Prepare
We prepare your return and walk you through the results before anything is filed.
File
We file your federal and state returns and let you know what's coming up next, like estimated payments.
Common questions
Something else on your mind? Call us at 954-686-2922.
When are business tax returns due?
For calendar-year businesses, S corporation and partnership returns are due March 15. C corporation and trust returns are due April 15. Nonprofit returns are due May 15. Extensions are available for all of them.
Do you need to do my bookkeeping to prepare my return?
No. We prepare returns for businesses that keep their own books or use another bookkeeper. We review the books first, and if something needs cleanup, we'll tell you before we start.
Can you file an extension for my business?
Yes. An extension gives you more time to file, but not more time to pay, so we'll also help you estimate what you may owe.
Do you prepare state returns?
Yes. We prepare state income tax returns along with your federal return, and handle Florida sales tax filings.
Can you prepare my personal return too?
Yes. Many business owners have us prepare both, which keeps the K-1, owner pay, and estimated payments consistent across both returns.
Does a foreign company with no U.S. trade or business need to file?
It may. A foreign corporation with U.S. income, or one that wants to protect its right to deductions and credits, often files Form 1120-F. We can review your situation and tell you what's required.
Do I need to file an FBAR?
If you're a U.S. person and your foreign bank and financial accounts added together were worth more than $10,000 at any time during the year, you generally need to file FinCEN Form 114. We can review your accounts and file it for you.
Do I have to mail my passport to get an ITIN?
Not with us. As an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent, we verify your documents in person and return them to you right away, so your original passport stays with you.
How much does business tax preparation cost?
It depends on the type of return and the condition of your books. Contact us for a free estimate.
Get your business return off your plate
Tell us about your business and we'll give you a free estimate.
