Professional S-Corporation tax return preparation for Form 1120-S, shareholder K-1s, payroll, basis, and business owners

IRS Enrolled Agent • S-Corporation Tax Returns

S-Corp Tax Return Preparation Form 1120-S & K-1

Professional S-Corporation tax filing for business owners who need accurate Form 1120-S preparation, shareholder K-1s, basis support, reasonable compensation review, and nationwide secure service.

S-Corp tax services

Professional Form 1120-S preparation for business owners who need accuracy, compliance, and year-round clarity.

PUBLIC TAX, CORP prepares S-Corporation tax returns for small business owners nationwide. We focus on clean reporting, shareholder K-1 accuracy, reasonable compensation issues, owner basis, payroll coordination, and state filing requirements.

Form 1120-S

S-Corporation tax return preparation

Complete Form 1120-S preparation for S-Corporations and LLCs taxed as S-Corporations, with careful review of income, deductions, credits, and filing requirements.

  • Form 1120-S federal tax return preparation
  • State S-Corp filings when required
  • Business income and expense review
  • Depreciation and fixed asset schedules
  • Balance sheet and M-2 review when applicable
For S-Corps and LLCs taxed as S-Corps See pricing →
Shareholder K-1s

K-1s, distributions, and basis support

S-Corp owners need accurate shareholder reporting. We review K-1s, distributions, basis-related issues, and owner-level reporting concerns.

  • Schedule K-1 preparation for shareholders
  • Shareholder distributions review
  • Stock and debt basis support when needed
  • Loss limitation awareness
  • Owner tax return coordination
For shareholders and owner-operators Review owner return service →
Payroll & Compliance

Reasonable compensation and payroll review

Shareholder-employees generally need reasonable compensation through payroll. We identify common payroll and distribution issues before they become IRS problems.

  • Reasonable compensation discussion
  • Officer wages and payroll coordination
  • W-2 and shareholder distribution review
  • Late payroll or missing payroll issue awareness
  • Year-end planning recommendations
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Why S-Corp filings need careful professional review

S-Corp taxation can be valuable, but it also creates compliance responsibilities. Payroll, distributions, K-1s, basis, state filings, and late filing penalties must be handled correctly.

Entity return

The business files Form 1120-S and reports income, deductions, credits, and shareholder information.

Shareholder reporting

Each shareholder receives a Schedule K-1 that must match the S-Corp records and ownership structure.

Payroll requirement

Active shareholder-employees generally need reasonable compensation paid through payroll.

State compliance

State S-Corp filing requirements may apply based on operations, payroll, sales, or shareholder facts.

Common S-Corp filing problems we handle

Many S-Corp problems are not caused by one mistake. They usually come from bookkeeping, payroll, owner distributions, and tax return reporting not matching each other.

Late or missing 1120-S

We prepare late S-Corp returns and review facts for possible penalty response options.

No payroll or low payroll

We identify reasonable compensation concerns and coordinate tax filing with payroll records.

K-1 errors

We review shareholder percentages, distributions, income allocations, and K-1 consistency.

Bookkeeping gaps

We identify missing balance sheet, loan, contribution, asset, and distribution details before filing.

How the S-Corp tax return process works

The process is built for business owners who want organized document collection, secure communication, and professional review before filing.

Start in portal

Create or log into your secure portal account and tell us about the S-Corp and filing year.

Upload records

Upload P&L, balance sheet, payroll reports, shareholder details, prior return, and notices if any.

Professional review

We review income, expenses, payroll, distributions, basis-related items, and missing information.

File and deliver

After review and authorization, we finalize Form 1120-S, provide K-1s, and e-file when available.

What we usually need from you

Exact requirements depend on your business activity, payroll, bookkeeping, ownership, and prior-year records, but these are the most common items.

Income and expenses

Profit and loss statement, bookkeeping reports, income details, and business expense categories.

Balance sheet

Balance sheet, loans, assets, depreciation schedules, shareholder loans, and liability details.

Payroll records

Officer W-2s, payroll summaries, payroll tax filings, and shareholder wage information.

Prior-year return

Prior-year Form 1120-S, K-1s, depreciation schedule, state filings, and IRS/state correspondence.

Professional oversight

S-Corp returns reviewed by an IRS Enrolled Agent

PUBLIC TAX, CORP is led by Vladislav Ignatchenko, EA, a federally licensed IRS Enrolled Agent with 16+ years of experience serving S-Corporations, LLCs, corporations, individuals, and business owners nationwide.

Entity-level review
S-Corp filing form, shareholders, payroll, and compliance reviewed carefully
K-1 and basis focus
Shareholder K-1s, distributions, basis issues, and owner reporting considered
Business tax focus
Prepared for S-Corps, LLCs, partnerships, C-Corps, and owner-level returns
IRS problem support
Help available when S-Corp filing connects to IRS notices, penalties, or back taxes

The goal is not only to file the return. The goal is to file the correct return, issue accurate shareholder K-1s, and reduce avoidable compliance risk.

IRS Enrolled Agent consulting with a business owner about S-Corporation tax return preparation

S-Corp tax return FAQ

Answers to common S-Corporation filing questions before you start.

What tax return does an S-Corporation file?

An S-Corporation generally files Form 1120-S and issues Schedule K-1s to shareholders. The S-Corp itself usually passes income, deductions, credits, and other tax items through to owners.

Does an S-Corp owner need payroll?

A shareholder-employee who performs services for the S-Corporation generally needs reasonable compensation paid through payroll before taking distributions. The correct amount depends on the facts.

Can you prepare late S-Corp tax returns?

Yes. We prepare late S-Corp returns and review the situation for possible penalty response or abatement options when applicable.

Can you help if bookkeeping or payroll is not ready?

Yes. We can review what you have, identify missing information, and explain what needs cleanup before the S-Corp return can be prepared accurately.

Can you prepare S-Corp returns for clients outside Florida?

Yes. We serve S-Corporations nationwide through our secure portal for document upload, messaging, review, and electronic signatures.

S-Corp tax return preparation in Tampa Bay — and nationwide

We prepare S-Corporation tax returns for business owners in Dunedin, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, St. Petersburg, the Tampa Bay region, and clients across the United States through a secure remote workflow.

Local office. Nationwide business tax preparation capability.

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