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Business Tax Preparation & Planning

North Harbor LP prepares and files business tax returns — sole proprietorships, partnerships, S corporations, and LLCs — and plans ahead during the year so your tax bill is a number you expected, not a shock.

Tax preparation

  • Business returns: Schedule C, 1065, 1120‑S, and related state filings
  • Owner returns coordinated with the business return, so nothing falls in the gap
  • Prepared and signed by an IRS Enrolled Agent — federally licensed, accountable, on record

Tax planning

Planning happens before December 31, not in April. Through the year we look at entity choice (is an S‑corp election worth it yet?), owner compensation, equipment purchases and depreciation timing, and estimated payments — so decisions are made while they can still change the outcome.

If the IRS writes to you

As an Enrolled Agent, we can represent you directly before the IRS — responding to notices, handling audits, and negotiating on your behalf. You don't have to talk to them; that's the point of the license.

FAQ

Tax questions

What's the difference between an EA and a CPA for taxes?

Both can prepare returns. An Enrolled Agent is licensed federally by the IRS specifically in taxation, with unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS in all 50 states. For tax work, it is the most focused credential there is.

Should my LLC elect S-corporation status?

It depends on your profit level, reasonable salary for your role, and payroll costs. We run the numbers both ways and tell you the break-even point — the election only makes sense once savings clearly exceed the added cost.

Can you help if I've received an IRS notice?

Yes. Enrolled Agents have unlimited practice rights before the IRS — we can respond to notices, represent you in audits, and set up payment arrangements on your behalf.

Ready for clean books and calmer tax seasons?

Tell us where your business stands — we’ll tell you exactly what we’d take off your plate. Conversations in English or Chinese, whichever is easier for you.

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Based in
Costa Mesa, California
Serving all of Orange County