Personal and business tax preparation
GHL prepares accurate, organized tax returns from the records behind the filing. The engagement starts with context: entity type, prior-year returns, income changes, estimates, state questions, and the documents needed to support the return.
Tax prep path01Intake 02Document review 03Return preparation 04Filing plan
Best For
- Individuals and families filing Form 1040
- Business owners with Schedule C, C-Corp, S-Corp, or partnership activity
- Clients with K-1s, investment income, multi-state questions, or tax notices
- Trustees who also need Form 1041 support
What GHL Handles
- Form 1040 personal tax preparation
- 1120, 1120S, 1065, and Schedule C business returns
- Quarterly estimate and withholding review
- State filing and compliance support
- Secure document intake after the initial inquiry
Helpful Intake Records
- Prior-year federal and state tax returns
- W-2, 1099, K-1, brokerage, retirement, and income statements
- Business profit and loss, balance sheet, and payroll records
- IRS or state notices, if any
Good Fit When
- Individuals and families filing Form 1040
- Business owners with Schedule C, C-Corp, S-Corp, or partnership activity
- Clients with K-1s, investment income, multi-state questions, or tax notices
Not The Right Fit For
- A guaranteed tax outcome, refund amount, or agency response.
- Uploading sensitive tax records through the public contact form.
- Beginning tax or bookkeeping work before the records, deadlines, and service scope are reviewed.
Common Questions
Tax Preparation FAQs
Can GHL prepare both personal and business returns?
Yes. GHL prepares individual returns and business returns, including common entity filings, when the books and supporting records are available for review.
Do I need clean books before tax preparation starts?
Clean records make the return faster and more accurate. If records are incomplete, GHL will identify what is missing and may recommend bookkeeping cleanup before filing.
Can GHL help with estimates or extension timing?
Yes. Intake includes review of deadlines, estimated payments, extensions, and obvious missing documents so the filing plan is clear.