Whether you need a simple personal return or a multi-state business filing, the work starts the same way: understand your situation, collect the right documents and prepare a return that is accurate and filed on time. We work with clients online through a secure portal and from our office in Frisco, Texas.
Choose the service that matches what you need to file, or book a consultation and we will point you to the right one.
Choose your tax service
Individual tax preparation
Form 1040 for employees, self-employed people, landlords, investors and families, with federal and state returns.
Business tax preparation
Returns for LLCs, S corporations, partnerships, C corporations and sole proprietors, with extensions and state filings.
Tax planning
Look at your numbers during the year and decide what to do before it ends.
ITIN services
ITIN applications and renewals, and the return that goes with them.
IRS notices and back taxes
Help with letters from the IRS, unfiled returns and balances you owe.
Which return do I need?
The return you file depends on who is filing and how a business is set up with the IRS. Most people fall into one of three groups.
- If you are an individual, you file a personal return (Form 1040), whether you are an employee, self-employed, a landlord or an investor.
- If you own a business, the business may file its own return: Form 1065 for a partnership, Form 1120-S for an S corporation or Form 1120 for a C corporation. A sole proprietor or single-member LLC reports the business on Schedule C of the owner's personal return.
- If you run a business and also have personal income, you usually need both a business return and a personal return, and the two should agree with each other.
When to start
The best time to start is before the deadline, not at it. Gathering documents early leaves time to find anything missing, and an extension is easier to file before the due date than to explain after it. If you have years that were never filed, start now: penalties and interest keep growing until the returns are filed.
What to expect when you work with us
- A clear explanation of what your return involves before you commit
- Starting prices shown online, with the questions that set your final price asked before you pay
- A secure client portal for documents and messages
- A review of your return before it is filed, and a copy afterwards
- Someone to call when a question or a notice comes up later
How it works
- 1
Tell us what you need to file
Start an order online or book a call.
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Upload your documents
Use the secure client portal. We tell you if anything is missing.
- 3
We prepare and review
We prepare the return and explain the result.
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Approve and file
We file electronically and keep a copy in your portal.
What we need from you
- Identification and taxpayer IDs for everyone on the return
- Income forms and records for the year
- Records of deductions and expenses
- Last year's return, if we did not prepare it
- Any IRS or state letters you received
Not sure what applies to you? Send what you have and we will tell you what is missing.
Why work with BUTA Tax
- Tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, business formation and IRS help in one firm, so your records line up.
- A secure client portal for your documents and messages, available whenever you need it.
- Starting prices shown on this site and the questions that set your final price asked before you pay.
- An office in Frisco, Texas, and online service for clients across the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which service I need?
If you file as an individual, start with individual tax preparation. If you own a business, start with business tax preparation, and add individual tax preparation for your personal return. If you are not sure, book a consultation and we will tell you.
Can I work with you if I do not live in Texas?
Yes. Our work is done online through the client portal, and we prepare federal returns and state returns for many states.
Can you prepare returns for earlier years?
Yes. We prepare prior-year returns, including years that were never filed.
What if I received an IRS notice?
Send us the letter. Our IRS notice help pages explain common notices, and we can look at yours and tell you your options.