Ohio LLC Tax Return Preparation in Chillicothe, OH
Your Chillicothe LLC's tax filing depends entirely on how it's taxed — and many owners don't realize they have a choice. By default, single-member LLCs file Schedule C on the owner's personal return; multi-member LLCs file Form 1065 partnership returns and issue K-1s. But any LLC can elect S-corp or C-corp taxation by filing Form 2553 or 8832. We file all variants and advise on which makes sense for your business.
Serving Chillicothe, Ross County · 50 miles from our Morse Rd office (~65 min drive)
Single-member LLC (Schedule C): from $250
Chillicothe · Southeast Ohio
Why this LLC Tax Return Preparation page is written for Chillicothe
Southeast Ohio tax filers tend to need ITIN preparation, expat returns, multi-state W-2 filings, and ITIN-dependent child tax credit work — and the document trail matters more than the math. Our Ross County clients receive a complete return walkthrough — line by line — so they understand what was claimed, what was deducted, and why.
rural Appalachian communities where new immigrant arrivals are increasingly common in larger towns and the Ohio University corridor — and Chillicothe, with a population near 21,948, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.
driving distance and rural roads mean we always pre-confirm document lists by phone before clients make the drive. From Chillicothe (ZIP 45601), the trip is roughly 50 miles each way.
Chillicothe sits in Southeast Ohio, small-town main streets, regional hospital employment, and growing remote-work-friendly residential pockets in the river valleys. Ross County, where Chillicothe is located, is a mid-sized Ohio community where most county document services are available locally, though some federal appointments still require driving to the regional field office.
The 50-mile drive from Chillicothe (~65 min) makes it practical for an evening or Saturday tax appointment. We also serve families across the rest of Southeast Ohio, where many of our Chillicothe clients have relatives, coworkers, and shared community ties.
Our Chillicothe clients commonly include families served by Chillicothe City Schools and workers and patients tied to Adena Regional Medical Center.
LLC Tax Return Preparation for Chillicothe Residents
Chillicothe small businesses file federal income tax (Schedule C, Form 1065, 1120-S, or 1120 depending on entity type) plus Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) if gross receipts exceed $150,000. Many Ross County businesses also owe local city tax. We coordinate all three layers and handle year-end bookkeeping cleanup before filing.
What We Handle
Single-member LLC: Schedule C on owner Form 1040
Multi-member LLC: Form 1065 partnership return + K-1s
S-corp electing LLC: Form 1120-S preparation
Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) annual return
Form 2553 S-corp election filing
EIN application (Form SS-4) if needed
Multi-state apportionment for LLCs operating across states
Pricing
Single-member LLC (Schedule C): from $250. Multi-member LLC (Form 1065): from $550 plus $75 per K-1.
Turnaround
3–5 business days from complete records. K-1s issued with the partnership return.
What to Bring
Getting to Our Office from Chillicothe
Distance
50 miles
Drive Time
~65 minutes
From
Southeast Ohio
From Chillicothe, head toward Columbus and exit onto Morse Rd. Our office is at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15 — between Cleveland Ave and I-71. Free on-site parking, walk-ins welcome every day Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm.
Get turn-by-turn directions on Google Maps →Frequently Asked Questions
My LLC made no money this year. Do I still need to file?+
Yes for multi-member LLCs (Form 1065 is required even with zero activity). For single-member LLCs with no income, Schedule C is not required if you had no gross receipts. Ohio CAT only applies if gross receipts exceed $150,000.
Should I elect S-corp status for my LLC?+
S-corp election can save self-employment tax once your LLC clears about $60,000 in net profit, but it requires running payroll for yourself (with reasonable compensation), filing a separate 1120-S return, and additional administrative work. We model both scenarios using your actual numbers before recommending.
What is Ohio CAT and does my LLC have to pay it?+
Ohio Commercial Activity Tax applies to businesses with taxable gross receipts over $150,000/year. Quarterly filing is required if gross receipts exceed $1 million. The tax rate is 0.26% on receipts above $1 million. Most small LLCs only owe the $150 minimum annual fee, if anything.
How far is your office from Chillicothe?+
Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus is approximately 50 miles from Chillicothe — typically a 65-minute drive. We're on the north side of Columbus between Cleveland Ave and I-71 with free parking. Walk in any day Monday through Saturday 10am–6pm, or Sunday 10am–4pm.
Do Chillicothe residents owe school district income tax?+
If you live within the Chillicothe City Schools boundary, you may owe Ohio school district income tax on top of federal and Ohio IT-1040 state tax. The SD-100 return is filed alongside your Ohio return. We handle all three (federal, state, school district) as part of standard tax preparation.
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Ohio LLC Tax Returns Done Right in Chillicothe
Schedule C, Form 1065, or 1120-S — we file every LLC variant. Chillicothe office walk-ins welcome.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 · Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 10am–4pm