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Once you sign up for QuickBooks Online, we’ll ask a few questions to get to know your business and select the right Live Expert tax plan for your business.
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Next you’ll get started by gathering your documents and getting your books ready for taxes right from your QuickBooks account.
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Year-end tax deadlines for small businesses
Depending on how your business is set up, keep these important deadlines in mind.

S-Corps and partnerships
As an S-Corp (Form 1120-S) or a partnership (Form 1065), mark March 17, 2025, as the submission deadline for your 2024 tax return. If necessary, you can request an extension and have until September 15, 2025.

Sole proprietors
As a sole proprietor (Form 1040 and Schedule C), mark April 15, 2025, as the submission deadline for your 2024 tax return. If necessary, you can request an extension and have until October 15, 2025.
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QuickBooks Live Expert Tax is a way for small businesses that file taxes as S-corp, partnership (GP, LP, LLP), LLC, or sole proprietor to get their taxes done with unlimited expert help and guaranteed accuracy, powered by TurboTax, all without leaving QuickBooks. Get your taxes done right with every credit and deduction you deserve.
We’re bringing in our experts from TurboTax, another Intuit product, to help you file your taxes right in QuickBooks to give you a seamless transition from your books to taxes. With an average of 16 years of tax experience, they’re pros at helping partnerships, S-corps, sole proprietors and LLCs get filed and maximize credits and deductions. You’ll be able to see your experts’ specific credentials and experience, so you’ll know you’re in good hands with America’s #1 tax prep provider. Plus, every return is backed by our Expert-Approved Guarantee.
Our team of U.S.-based tax experts have extensive experience and internal training. They can handle all kinds of tax situations, from simple to complex. They’ll guarantee your taxes are done right, with every dollar you deserve.
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Sign in to QuickBooks Online, then go to "Taxes" in the left navigation panel. Select the "Year-end tax filing" tab at the top to get started with QuickBooks Live Expert Tax. You're ready to prepare and file your state or federal tax return with expert guidance, without ever leaving QuickBooks.
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