Small Business Tax Preparation in Orient, OH
Orient 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 Orient, Pickaway County · 18 miles from our Morse Rd office (~28 min drive)
Schedule C: from $250
Orient · Central Ohio
Why this Small Business Tax Preparation page is written for Orient
families that often divide time between local life and Columbus-area employers, schools, and religious communities — and Orient, with a population near 273, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.
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. Orient families work with us to assemble accurate ITIN packets, proper dependent identification, and consistent address history across federal and Ohio state returns.
Orient sits in Central Ohio, a mix of agriculture, regional healthcare systems, and commuter access to the Columbus job market. Pickaway County, where Orient is located, is a small rural town where families coordinate document trips around county courthouse hours and metro federal services.
most clients drive in via U.S. Route 23, State Route 161, or the I-270 outerbelt. From Orient (ZIP 43146), the trip is roughly 18 miles each way.
Orient is about 18 miles from our Morse Rd office — typically a 28-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 Orient clients have relatives, coworkers, and shared community ties.
Small Business Tax Preparation for Orient Residents
Orient 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 Pickaway 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 Orient
Distance
18 miles
Drive Time
~28 minutes
From
Central Ohio
From Orient, 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 Orient?+
Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus is approximately 18 miles from Orient — typically a 28-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 Orient residents owe local city income tax?+
Most Ohio municipalities in Pickaway 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.
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Orient 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 Orient-area location.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 · Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 10am–4pm