Small Business Tax Preparation in Chillicothe, OH
Chillicothe small business owners face a tax filing situation that depends entirely on entity type: sole proprietors file Schedule C on their personal 1040, single-member LLCs file the same way unless they elect S-corp, multi-member LLCs file Form 1065 partnership returns, S-corps file Form 1120-S with K-1s to owners, and C-corps file Form 1120. We handle all four — plus the bookkeeping cleanup that often has to happen first.
Serving Chillicothe, Ross County · 50 miles from our Morse Rd office (~65 min drive)
Schedule C: from $250
Chillicothe · Southeast Ohio
Why this Small Business Tax Preparation page is written for Chillicothe
In Southeast Ohio, taxpayers most often come to us for ITIN preparation, mixed-status returns, and prior-year cleanup — the kind of work that requires careful identity-document review. For Chillicothe taxpayers, we review every W-2, 1099, ITIN letter, and dependent ID against the return before anything is e-filed or mailed.
tight-knit small communities with growing populations of refugees and new immigrants placed through resettlement programs — and Chillicothe, with a population near 21,948, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.
State Route 32 west to U.S. 33 north is the common route from the river counties. From Chillicothe (ZIP 45601), the trip is roughly 50 miles each way.
Chillicothe sits in Southeast Ohio, Ohio University in Athens anchoring much of the regional employment, with healthcare and government making up the rest. Ross County, where Chillicothe is located, is a mid-sized Ohio community well-served by its county clerk's office for vital records and most everyday document needs.
At roughly 50 miles (~65 min drive) from Chillicothe, we plan return prep to finish in one sitting whenever possible. 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.
Small Business Tax 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
Schedule C / Form 1065 / 1120-S / 1120 preparation
K-1 generation for partners and S-corp shareholders
Year-end bookkeeping cleanup before tax filing
Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) compliance
Reasonable compensation analysis for S-corp owners
1099-NEC preparation for contractors paid $600+
Entity type review (should you elect S-corp?)
Pricing
Schedule C: from $250. Form 1065 (partnership): from $550. Form 1120-S (S-corp): from $650. Form 1120 (C-corp): from $700.
Turnaround
3–7 business days after we receive complete bookkeeping. Returns with bookkeeping cleanup add 1–2 weeks.
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
Should my LLC be taxed as an S-corp?+
For LLC owners earning $60,000+ in net profit, S-corp taxation often saves on self-employment tax — but it adds payroll requirements and a separate tax return. The break-even analysis depends on your specific profit, reasonable compensation requirement, and Ohio state factors. We run the numbers for you before recommending an election.
When is the business tax deadline?+
Form 1065 (partnership) and 1120-S (S-corp) are due March 15. Form 1120 (C-corp) and Schedule C (sole prop/single-member LLC) are due April 15. We can file Form 7004 for a 6-month automatic extension on entity returns. Ohio CAT returns have their own schedule.
Do I need to send 1099s to my contractors?+
Yes, if you paid any unincorporated contractor (sole prop, partnership, single-member LLC) $600+ during the year for services. Forms 1099-NEC are due to recipients and the IRS by January 31. We prepare and e-file 1099s as part of our small business tax service.
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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Chillicothe Small Business Tax Filing — From Sole Prop to S-Corp
One office handles your business return, K-1s, 1099s, and Ohio CAT. Walk in to our Chillicothe-area location.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 · Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 10am–4pm