What is this guide?
Your business's federal return depends on how it is organized and how the IRS classifies it. Not every LLC files the same form.
This guide helps you find your case. Before we begin, we confirm which form applies to your business.
Which form does your business file?
See “Self-employed (1099 and Schedule C)”
See “Form 1065 — Partnerships and LLCs”
See “Form 1120 — C corporations”
How is an LLC classified?
If an LLC does not file an election with the IRS, it is classified by default based on the number of members: with one owner, it is reported on the owner's return; with two or more, it is treated as a partnership. An LLC can elect to be taxed as a corporation with Form 8832, or as an S corporation with Form 2553.
What information do we need to find out?
- Company documents: certificate of formation and Operating Agreement, if any.
- IRS letter with your EIN, if you have one.
- Any election filed with the IRS (for example, Form 8832 or 2553).
- Income and expenses for the year, with bank statements and receipts.
- Last year's return, if you have it.
Please do not send Social Security numbers, full EINs, or documents through the form on this page. After you request the service, we will email you the questionnaire and the list of documents.
How does our service work?
- Request the service.Fill out the form on this page.
- Receive the questionnaire.We email you a questionnaire in Spanish and the list of documents for your company.
- Send your information.Send back the questionnaire with copies of the year's documents.
- We prepare the return that applies.We review the information and let you know if anything is missing.
- Review and approval.You review and approve the return before it is filed.
We prepare the return with the information and documents the company gives us. We confirm which form applies before we begin.
Costs
Our fees
Payments to the IRS
The IRS does not charge to file a return. Any payment to the IRS is made directly and is not part of our fees.
Frequently asked questions
I do not know how my LLC is classified. What do I do?
Send us your company documents, the IRS letter with your EIN, and any election you filed. We review them and confirm the form.
When is the business return due?
For a calendar year: Forms 1065 and 1120-S, March 15; Form 1120, April 15; Schedule C, with your personal return. If the date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, it moves to the next business day.
Can I get more time?
Yes. Partnerships and corporations can request an automatic extension with Form 7004 by the due date. The extension does not give more time to pay.
Official sources
Ge Chanfon Services LLC provides document preparation and administrative assistance services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Approval of any application is decided by the appropriate government agency.