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Ohio LLC Tax Return Preparation in Granville, OH

Your Granville 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 Granville, Licking County · 28 miles from our Morse Rd office (~38 min drive)

Single-member LLC (Schedule C): from $250

Granville · Central Ohio

Why this LLC Tax Return Preparation page is written for Granville

Across Central Ohio, 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. Granville families work with us to assemble accurate ITIN packets, proper dependent identification, and consistent address history across federal and Ohio state returns.

Granville sits in Central Ohio, a mix of agriculture, regional healthcare systems, and commuter access to the Columbus job market. Licking County, where Granville is located, is a tight-knit small community where the county clerk's office handles most document needs and federal services require a short drive.

most clients drive in via U.S. Route 23, State Route 161, or the I-270 outerbelt. From Granville (ZIP 43023), the trip is roughly 28 miles each way.

families that often divide time between local life and Columbus-area employers, schools, and religious communities — and Granville, with a population near 5,946, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.

Granville is about 28 miles from our Morse Rd office — typically a 38-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 Central Ohio, where many of our Granville clients have relatives, coworkers, and shared community ties.

Our Granville clients commonly include families served by Granville Exempted Village Schools.

LLC Tax Return Preparation for Granville Residents

Granville 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 Licking 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

Ohio Articles of Organization (LLC formation document)
EIN letter from IRS
Operating agreement (especially for multi-member LLCs)
Last year's tax return
Year-end profit & loss and balance sheet
Owner distribution records
All 1099-NEC and 1099-K income received
Business bank statements (full year)

Getting to Our Office from Granville

Distance

28 miles

Drive Time

~38 minutes

From

Central Ohio

From Granville, 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.

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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 Granville?+

Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus is approximately 28 miles from Granville — typically a 38-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 Granville residents owe school district income tax?+

If you live within the Granville Exempted Village 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.

Ohio LLC Tax Returns Done Right in Granville

Schedule C, Form 1065, or 1120-S — we file every LLC variant. Granville office walk-ins welcome.

3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 · Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 10am–4pm