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Ohio LLC Tax Return Preparation in Obetz, OH

Your Obetz 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 Obetz, Franklin County · 11 miles from our Morse Rd office (~20 min drive)

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

Obetz · Columbus Metro

Why this LLC Tax Return Preparation page is written for Obetz

Columbus Metro 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 Franklin County clients receive a complete return walkthrough — line by line — so they understand what was claimed, what was deducted, and why.

Obetz sits in Columbus Metro, driven by financial services, insurance, healthcare, and the new wave of tech investment around the Intel campus and the Columbus Region Logistics Council corridor. Franklin County, where Obetz is located, is a small Ohio city where most clients drive to the county seat for vital records and to a regional metro for federal appointments.

easy I-71 and Route 161 access keeps drive times short from anywhere inside the outerbelt. From Obetz (ZIP 43207), the trip is roughly 11 miles each way.

one of the largest Somali populations in the United States outside Minneapolis, with growing Bhutanese, Burmese, and Latino communities — and Obetz, with a population near 5,311, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.

The 11-mile drive from Obetz (~20 min) makes it practical for an evening or Saturday tax appointment. We also serve families across the rest of Columbus Metro, where many of our Obetz clients have relatives, coworkers, and shared community ties.

Our Obetz clients commonly include families served by Hamilton Local Schools.

LLC Tax Return Preparation for Obetz Residents

Obetz 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

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 Obetz

Distance

11 miles

Drive Time

~20 minutes

From

Columbus Metro

From Obetz, 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 Obetz?+

Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus is approximately 11 miles from Obetz — typically a 20-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 Obetz residents owe school district income tax?+

If you live within the Hamilton Local 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 Obetz

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

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