Ohio LLC Tax Return Preparation in Columbus, OH
Your Columbus 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 Columbus, Franklin County · Conveniently located on Morse Rd
Single-member LLC (Schedule C): from $250
Columbus · Columbus Metro
Why this LLC Tax Return Preparation page is written for Columbus
Across Columbus Metro, the tax filings we see most often are mixed-status household returns, ITIN applications, prior-year corrections, and small-business Schedule C filings for new entrepreneurs. Columbus families work with us to assemble accurate ITIN packets, proper dependent identification, and consistent address history across federal and Ohio state returns.
a community where Somali, Arabic, Spanish, French, and Nepali are spoken every day across schools, workplaces, and houses of worship — and Columbus, with a population near 905,748, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.
COTA bus service connects the metro, but most appointments require driving — most clients reach our office via I-71, I-270, or Cleveland Ave. From Columbus (ZIP 43215), the trip is roughly 0 miles each way.
Columbus sits in Columbus Metro, home to Ohio State University, Nationwide Insurance, JPMorgan Chase operations, and the rapidly growing Intel Ohio One semiconductor campus in Licking County. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is one of Ohio's largest cities, with full county clerk services, multiple post offices accepting passport applications, and a deep network of professional services.
Columbus is about 0 miles from our Morse Rd office — typically a 0-minute drive. Most returns are completed in a single visit; ITIN packets sometimes need a quick follow-up for original-document return. We also serve families across the rest of Columbus Metro, where many of our Columbus clients have relatives, coworkers, and shared community ties.
Our Columbus clients commonly include families served by Columbus City Schools and workers and patients tied to OhioHealth / Mount Carmel / Nationwide Children's.
LLC Tax Return Preparation for Columbus Residents
Columbus 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 Franklin 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
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.
Where is your office in Columbus?+
Our office is at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus OH 43231 — in the heart of Columbus. Walk in any day Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. No appointment needed.
Do Columbus residents owe school district income tax?+
If you live within the Columbus 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 Columbus
Schedule C, Form 1065, or 1120-S — we file every LLC variant. Columbus office walk-ins welcome.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 · Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 10am–4pm