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Ohio LLC Tax Return Preparation in Kirkersville, OH

Your Kirkersville 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 Kirkersville, Licking County · 22 miles from our Morse Rd office (~32 min drive)

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

Kirkersville · Central Ohio

Why this LLC Tax Return Preparation page is written for Kirkersville

Kirkersville sits in Central Ohio, a mix of agriculture, regional healthcare systems, and commuter access to the Columbus job market. Licking County, where Kirkersville is located, is a small rural town where families coordinate document trips around county courthouse hours and metro federal services.

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

families that often divide time between local life and Columbus-area employers, schools, and religious communities — and Kirkersville, with a population near 537, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.

most clients drive in via U.S. Route 23, State Route 161, or the I-270 outerbelt. From Kirkersville (ZIP 43033), the trip is roughly 22 miles each way.

Kirkersville is about 22 miles from our Morse Rd office — typically a 32-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 Kirkersville clients have relatives, coworkers, and shared community ties.

LLC Tax Return Preparation for Kirkersville Residents

Kirkersville 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 Kirkersville

Distance

22 miles

Drive Time

~32 minutes

From

Central Ohio

From Kirkersville, 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 Kirkersville?+

Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus is approximately 22 miles from Kirkersville — typically a 32-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 Kirkersville residents owe local city income tax?+

Most Ohio municipalities in Licking County levy a 1-2% local income tax on residents and on income earned within city limits. We calculate your local tax liability and file the local return alongside your federal and state returns when applicable.

Ohio LLC Tax Returns Done Right in Kirkersville

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

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