You can save some money filing your own taxes or using a software, however, it may be worth the extra fee to have a professional take of this. They will make sure you are taking advantage of all tax benefits and deductions. Plus they will make sure you don't become the subject of an audit. In most cases you'll provide them with physical and digital copies of your paperwork. You bookkeeper can help with this process. Then the tax preparer will handle the rest. They will let you know what you will owe or if you are getting a return. Depending on how early you get started and how organized you are, you may get your return completed and filed within a few days to a few weeks.
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Typically in April you will need to file your corporate taxes. Your CPA may advise you on filing an extension so you can defer the work until later in the year. There is no penalty for deferring. Consult with your CPA early in the year to see what will be needed for filing. They appreciate an early start and February is a good time to have this conversation. Do not wait until April because they will be extremely busy.
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