Federal corporate tax returns
We prepare the company’s federal corporate income tax return, including Form 1120 where applicable.
State income and franchise tax returns
We identify the agreed state filing scope and prepare the required corporate returns.
Delaware franchise tax
We help calculate and prepare the annual Delaware franchise tax filing for Delaware corporations.
Extensions and filing calendar
We track deadlines, prepare extensions where included, and keep you informed about upcoming requirements.
Foreign-owner reporting
We review foreign ownership and related-party activity for filings such as Form 5472 when included in your scope.
Tax credit coordination and year-round questions
We connect R&D credit work to the books and answer included tax and compliance questions throughout the year.
Tax work gets harder when the books are incomplete, founder transactions are unclear, or important filings are discovered at the last minute.
Gradient keeps tax and bookkeeping connected throughout the year. We review changes as they happen, prepare the required filings, and tell you what we need before a deadline becomes urgent.
Delaware C-Corp and pre-revenue filings
State income, franchise tax, and new-state activity
Founder loans, multi-entity, and cross-border activity
Agreed filing list and responsibilities
Deadline calendar
Document request list
Prepared returns within scope
Review and approval process
Filing confirmation and copies
Year-round support for included tax matters
Books-to-tax coordination from one team
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Review the company
We confirm the entity, ownership, locations, activity, and prior filing history.
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Set the filing scope
You receive a clear list of included returns, additional work, deadlines, and information needed.
03
Prepare, review, file, and track
We prepare filings from the completed books, coordinate professional review and signatures, file the agreed returns, and provide copies for your records.
One coordinated team for startup books, tax, and compliance.
CPA-led review
Startup-specific experience
Direct support on Slack
Price agreed upfront
One team for books, tax, and compliance
Specialist coordination when the scope requires it
Does a pre-revenue startup still file a tax return?
Domestic corporations generally have a federal filing requirement even when they have no taxable income. The exact return and filing scope depend on the entity and its facts.
Do you handle personal tax returns for founders?
Gradient focuses on company filings. We can coordinate with your personal tax adviser where company and personal matters overlap.
Are state filings included?
The states included in your engagement are listed before work begins. New activity in another state may require an additional review and scope.
Can you fix late or missing returns?
We can review the filing history, identify what appears to be missing, and confirm whether Gradient can prepare the catch-up work.
Is tax included with bookkeeping?
Gradient offers bookkeeping and corporate tax through one coordinated team. Your proposal lists the exact services and filings included in the price.