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CORPORATE TAX GUIDE
Corporate taxation, with clarity.
✓ CORPORATE TAX
1120 C CORPORATION • FORM 1120
Tax guidance and IRS representation for C corporations and S corporations. C CORPORATIONS
S CORPORATIONS
1120-S S CORPORATIONS
IRS REPRESENTATION
GUIDANCE • REPRESENTATION
Clarity for your business.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
Based in Bluefield, WV • Serving clients nationwide
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C O R P O R AT E TA X C H A L L E N G E S
COMPLEX FILINGS. REAL BUSINESS CONSEQUENCES.
Corporate taxes should not derail your business. From corporate returns to IRS notices, tax questions can affect cash flow, leadership time and future decisions. We help you identify the next step.
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CORPORATE RETURNS
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Federal Form 1120 or 1120-S obligations and filing concerns.
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OFFICER COMPENSATION
Notices, assessed balances and time-sensitive deadlines.
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S corporation wages, distributions and payroll questions.
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AUDITS & EXAMS Requests for books, records and supporting documentation.
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IRS NOTICES
LATE OR MISSING FILINGS Unfiled corporate returns and prior-year compliance gaps.
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STATE TAX QUESTIONS State filings, registrations and jurisdiction-specific issues.
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WHO WE ARE
F E D E R A L TA X R E P R E S E N TAT I O N F O R B U S I N E S S E S
IRS representation for corporate tax matters. John Stevenson, EA, provides tax representation focused on helping corporations understand IRS issues, organize records and explore practical resolutions.
ENROLLED AGENT An EA is a federally authorized tax professional with IRS representation rights.
CORPORATE TAX ISSUES We help address IRS examinations, notices, collections and account questions.
DIRECT COMMUNICATION A clear explanation of the facts, deadlines, options and proposed next steps.
Clear information. Practical action. Professional representation.
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A P R O C E S S T H AT S TA R T S W I T H Y O U R C O R P O R AT E R E C O R D S
A focused process for corporate tax issues. The first step is understanding the corporation, the tax years involved, the records available and the deadlines ahead.
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ASSESS We discuss the entity, the IRS concern and the desired result.
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ORGANIZE We review notices, returns, payroll records and missing information.
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PRIORITIZE We identify deadlines, realistic options and a proposed scope of work.
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REPRESENT When engaged and authorized, we communicate with the IRS and guide follow-through.
No guarantees or shortcuts. Just a clear, facts-based next step.
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C CORPS & S CORPS
D I F F E R E N T C O R P O R AT I O N S . D I F F E R E N T TA X R E Q U I R E M E N T S .
One business goal. Different tax frameworks.
C corporations and S corporations have different federal reporting rules. The right review starts with your entity type and its obligations.
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C CORPORATIONS / FORM 1120
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S CORPORATIONS / FORM 1120-S
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PAYROLL & OFFICER WAGES
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PAST-DUE RETURNS & NOTICES
Corporate income, deductions, credits and payment obligations.
Pass-through items, shareholder K-1s and basis considerations.
Employment tax reporting and appropriate officer compensation.
Identify prior-year gaps, IRS notices and corrective next steps.
Tax treatment varies by entity, tax year and circumstances.
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I R S C O R P O R AT E M AT T E R S
T I M E LY R E S P O N S E S . O R G A N I Z E D C O R P O R AT E R E C O R D S .
When the IRS contacts your corporation. An audit, payroll inquiry or outstanding tax notice deserves a careful response. Organized records and timely representation can help your company navigate the process.
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AUDIT SUPPORT
NOTICE RESPONSE
COLLECTION ISSUES
Review issues, assemble records and develop a supported response.
Understand the notice, required action and critical deadlines.
Review balances, payment possibilities and applicable relief options.
With a valid authorization, an EA can work directly with the IRS for your corporation.
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B E YO N D T H E R E T U R N
TA X C O M P L I A N C E S U P P O R T S B U S I N E S S C O N T I N U I T Y
Protect cash flow. Reduce tax surprises. Corporate tax matters touch business planning, payroll and owner decisions. A deliberate review can help surface gaps and prioritize action.
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CORPORATE RETURN REVIEW
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OFFICER PAYROLL QUESTIONS
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YEAR-ROUND FOLLOW-THROUGH
Clarify income-tax return obligations and filing status.
Address shareholder compensation and employment tax concerns.
Plan for notices, documentation, deadlines and future compliance.
Practical tax support for C corporations and S corporations. StevensonTaxServices.com
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N AT I O N W I D E & V I R T U A L
B A S E D I N B L U E F I E L D , W V. S E R V I N G B U S I N E S S C L I E N T S N AT I O N W I D E .
Corporate tax support. Wherever you operate. Stevenson Tax Services is based in Bluefield, West Virginia, and assists corporate clients nationwide through virtual consultations and remote IRS representation.
UNDERSTAND THE ENTITY. CLARIFY THE OBLIGATION.
C CORPORATION
S CORPORATION
1120
1120-S
FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN
FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN
Corporate-level income tax
Pass-through tax reporting
Credits and deductions
Shareholder Schedule K-1
Estimated tax considerations
Officer pay and basis records
IRS representation is available with appropriate authorization. State tax services and obligations depend on the jurisdiction.
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WORKING WITH US
STRAIGHT ANSWERS FOR BUSINESS DECISION-MAKERS
Professional support. Practical expectations. Corporate tax concerns deserve clear communication, defined scope and a realistic understanding of the possible outcomes.
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FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Discuss the corporation, its tax concerns and the immediate next steps.
DEFINED SCOPE & FEES Review the proposed engagement and pricing before work begins.
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION Discuss sensitive business tax matters through virtual consultations.
REALISTIC NEXT STEPS Prioritize deadlines, documents, agency requests and action items.
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YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR TAX ISSUES. A CLEAR PLAN.
Get a clear understanding of your corporate tax issue and a practical plan for what comes next.
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