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Start your businesson the right foot.
We help you choose the right entity, register it with the IRS and Maryland, and set up payroll and books before your first sale.
- New owners
- Side businesses going full time
- Partners starting together
- Entity choice
- Maryland registration
- EIN from the IRS
- S corporation election
What is included
Entity choice
LLC, S corporation, C corporation or sole proprietorship: what each means for your taxes.
Maryland registration
Filing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
EIN from the IRS
Your business tax ID, so you can open a bank account and hire.
S corporation election
Form 2553, if it makes sense for you.
Payroll and books set up
Ready to pay yourself and track income from the start.
First-year tax calendar
Every filing and payment date for your first year.
A good fit if…
- You are about to start a business
- You run a side business and want to make it official
- You formed an LLC but are not sure about taxes
- You are going into business with a partner
What to have on hand
- Business name ideasTwo or three, in case one is taken
- Owners and ownership split
- Business address in Maryland
- What the business will doA sentence or two
- Expected first-year incomeA rough estimate is fine
You are all set. Book a time and bring these along.
Missing something? Book anyway, we will tell you what is needed.
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Three steps
Book a consultation
We talk through your plans and the entity options.
We register the business
State filing, EIN and any elections.
Ready to operate
Bank account, books and payroll set up, plus your tax calendar.
Dates to know
Form 2553 is generally due within 2 months and 15 days of the start of the tax year.
Every Maryland business entity files an annual report with SDAT.
General dates for calendar-year filers. Your situation may differ; we confirm yours in the consultation.
Common questions
Should I be an LLC or an S corporation?
It depends on your income and plans. An LLC can also choose to be taxed as an S corporation. We walk you through the numbers in the consultation.
Can I start as a sole proprietor and change later?
Yes. Many businesses do. We can tell you when changing starts to save tax.
Do you help with business licenses?
We help with tax registrations and can point you to the Maryland and county offices for licenses your business needs.
Other ways we help
Personal and business returns, prepared and e-filed.
Year-round moves that lower next year’s bill.
Pay runs, payroll taxes and year-end W-2s.
Clean monthly books and clear reports.
Practical advice on cash flow, pricing and growth.
Ready to talk about new business formation?
Book a consultation in under a minute, or call the office. We reply within one business day.