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Small Business Tax Preparation in Dublin, OH

Dublin 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 Dublin, Franklin/Delaware County · 10 miles from our Morse Rd office (~20 min drive)

Schedule C: from $250

Dublin · Columbus Metro

Why this Small Business Tax Preparation page is written for Dublin

In Columbus Metro, 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 Dublin taxpayers, we review every W-2, 1099, ITIN letter, and dependent ID against the return before anything is e-filed or mailed.

a remarkably diverse metro with established Somali, Bhutanese-Nepali, Eritrean, Ethiopian, Mexican, Guatemalan, and West African communities — and Dublin, with a population near 49,037, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.

I-270 outerbelt access makes our Morse Rd office reachable from any direction in 20-30 minutes. From Dublin (ZIP 43017), the trip is roughly 10 miles each way.

Dublin sits in Columbus Metro, anchored by state government, OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Honda manufacturing east of the city, and a fast-growing logistics corridor along Rickenbacker. Franklin/Delaware County, where Dublin is located, is a sizable Ohio city where most county-level vital records and document services are available locally.

At roughly 10 miles (~20 min drive) from Dublin, we plan return prep to finish in one sitting whenever possible. We also serve families across the rest of Columbus Metro, where many of our Dublin clients have relatives, coworkers, and shared community ties.

Our Dublin clients commonly include families served by Dublin City Schools and workers and patients tied to OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital.

Small Business Tax Preparation for Dublin Residents

Dublin 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/Delaware 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

EIN letter and business formation documents
Last year's business tax return (Schedule C, 1065, 1120-S, or 1120)
Year-end profit & loss statement and balance sheet
All business bank statements
1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-K forms received
Asset purchase records (for depreciation)
Payroll reports if you have W-2 employees
Vehicle mileage logs and use percentage

Getting to Our Office from Dublin

Distance

10 miles

Drive Time

~20 minutes

From

Columbus Metro

From Dublin, 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

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 Dublin?+

Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus is approximately 10 miles from Dublin — 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 Dublin residents owe school district income tax?+

If you live within the Dublin 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.

Dublin 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 Dublin-area location.

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