Local CPA-led tax preparation for Tempe, AZ small businesses, ASU-area startups, contractors, and 1099 self-employed. Flat-fee pricing, a Phoenix office a quick hop up the 202, and yes, your business prep fees are tax deductible.
Delaware C-corp filings, S-corps, restaurant TPT, and founder 1040s with RSUs
We file returns for SaaS and tech founders near ASU and the Novus Innovation Corridor, restaurants and bars on Mill Avenue, e-commerce sellers shipping out of Tempe industrial parks, contractors and trades along the 60, real estate investors holding rentals near Daley Park and Maple-Ash, and professional services firms in Tempe Town Lake. Whether you file a Schedule C, 1065, 1120-S, or your first-ever startup 1120, we've handled a return that maps to yours.
Areas served: Downtown Tempe, Mill Avenue, ASU Area, Tempe Town Lake, Daley Park, Maple-Ash, Warner Ranch, South Tempe, Novus Innovation Corridor, Chandler, Mesa, Ahwatukee.
How much does small business tax preparation cost in Tempe? Most Tempe small business returns (single-member LLC on Schedule C, 1065, or 1120-S) run $500–$1,500 depending on transaction volume, multi-state nexus, and bookkeeping condition. We quote flat fees in writing — no hourly billing.
I'm an ASU-area startup founder — can you handle a Delaware C-corp filing in Arizona? Yes. We file federal 1120s for Delaware C-corps with Arizona nexus, plus the Arizona corporate return, R&D credit work, QSBS planning, and founder personal 1040s with ISO/RSU income. If you've raised a SAFE or priced round, we'll make sure your cap table and 83(b)s tie to the return.
Do you handle Arizona TPT for Tempe restaurants and retailers? Yes. Tempe has its own city TPT layered on top of the Arizona state and Maricopa County components, with restaurant-specific rates. We reconcile your monthly or quarterly TPT filings to your books at year-end so your federal return matches what you reported to the Arizona DOR.
Should my Tempe LLC elect S-corp status? For most owners, the S-corp election starts saving self-employment tax once profit clears about $50K–$75K — but only with real payroll and reasonable comp. We run the breakeven math, file Form 2553, and set up Arizona-compliant payroll.
Do I need to drive to Phoenix or can we work fully remote from Tempe? Whichever you prefer. Our office at 2233 N 7th Street is 15 minutes up the 202, and we also do 100% remote with secure document upload, Zoom review, and e-signature.
Can you file back-tax or unfiled returns for me? Yes. We routinely file 2–5 years of catch-up returns, pull IRS transcripts, negotiate penalty abatement, and set up installment agreements with the IRS and Arizona DOR. Most Tempe clients are fully current within 30–60 days.