File accurate business taxes with confidence using QuickBooks Live Tax
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File accurate business taxes with confidence using QuickBooks Live Tax

Tax time.


Those two words can bring small business owners and solopreneurs up short. After all, you're in business to do what you love—not to figure out tax liabilities and tax deductions. 


Being compliant is among small business owners’ top concerns, but it's often time-consuming and research-intensive to figure out taxes on your own. Entrepreneurs say having expert tax help is essential as they start their business. In fact, nearly 9 in 10 small businesses hire outside tax preparers for help, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. That's no surprise, given the variety of small business taxes you might need to pay:

  • Self-employment tax, to cover Social Security and Medicare for solopreneurs and independent contractors.
  • Estimated tax, which is filed quarterly to federal and state governments and which aren't subject to federal tax withholding.
  • Sales tax, if you sell taxable goods and services.
  • Property tax, based on the value of your business property.
  • Excise tax, for specific goods or services.
  • Employment taxes, to cover Social Security, Medicare, federal income tax withholding and federal unemployment tax for any employees working for you.


Figuring out which business taxes you must pay, by when, is a big undertaking that requires a lot of organization throughout the year. When tax deadlines roll around, either in mid-March or mid-April, you want to feel prepared and confident.


Introducing QuickBooks Live Tax, your access to unlimited live expert help to get your taxes prepared and filed. Harness your QuickBooks financial data and the personalized help of a tax expert to file an accurate tax return, powered by Intuit TurboTax.


Your team of experts is on your side at tax time and throughout the year, ready with advice, answers to your questions, and support in case of an audit. Your tax experts can also help you uncover tax deductions to minimize your tax burden. With our 100% Accurate, Expert Approved Guarantee, you can leave the stress behind at tax time.

Your accounting, your taxes. All in one place.

Save time by seamlessly moving from books to taxes in QuickBooks, then file your return with unlimited expert help and your maximum refund.*

What is QuickBooks Live Tax?


QuickBooks Live Tax is a product that seamlessly brings together accounting and taxes so you can prepare and file your business taxes in QuickBooks with unlimited expert help and guaranteed accuracy, powered by TurboTax. Get your taxes done right with every credit and deduction you deserve, guaranteed.


Benefits of QuickBooks Live Tax


Managing your business finances becomes seamless with tax prep and filing with QuickBooks Live Tax, powered by TurboTax. Even better? Your taxes are done right with expert help and our accuracy guarantees.


  • File your taxes accurately: Get your taxes filed with confidence knowing your return is backed by our 100% Accurate, Expert Approved Guarantee. If you pay an IRS penalty because of an error we made, we’ll pay you the penalty plus interest. 


  • Maximize your refund: Uncover ways to save on your taxes, maximize deductions, and find all your industry-specific tax credits with our Maximum Refund Guarantee.
  • Get unlimited, on-demand advice: A team of tax experts from TurboTax are available throughout the year. Simply reach out to your expert whenever you have questions.
  • Go from books to taxes, seamlessly: No more duplicated work or digging around for financial data. Moving seamlessly from your books to taxes saves you time and effort.
  • Enjoy extra peace of mind:
If by chance you are audited, we’ll provide you one-one-one audit guidance and consultation with a trained tax professional—at no extra cost. That's our Audit Support Guarantee.
  • Get more time with extension filing: Need more time to do your taxes? We can help you with extension filing to avoid penalties.
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How does QuickBooks Live Tax work?


With a QuickBooks Online subscription, QuickBooks Live Tax allows you to save time and effort by seamlessly moving from books to taxes, then filing your return with unlimited expert help to get your maximum refund, guaranteed


There are two QuickBooks Live Tax services; the one you use depends on your business structure.

QuickBooks Live Full-Service Tax


QuickBooks Live Full-Service Tax is a new offering for S-Corps, multi-member LLCs, and partnerships. Hand off your business taxes to us, and our experts will take it from there.


With QuickBooks Live Full-Service Tax, our experts take care of the whole filing process, from start to finish. A team of experts gets your books ready for tax time with cleanup services. A business tax expert from TurboTax maximizes your deductions and minimizes what you owe, so you can have total peace of mind that your taxes are done right, guaranteed. Then, they file your business taxes for you.


Access to your tax expert doesn't end on Tax Day. Get ongoing, unlimited year-round advice from your tax expert throughout the year as you continue your business journey.

QuickBooks Live Assisted Tax



QuickBooks Live Assisted Tax is available to most small businesses in many states. This include businesses who file Schedule C (Form 1040) and those who file as an S-corp, partnership (GP, LP, LLP). Get your taxes done right with unlimited expert advice. 

With QuickBooks Live Assisted Tax, Live tax experts are available to help with your taxes and to maximize your tax credits and deductions. Gather your tax documents and prepare your books for filing. Get expert help as you go, a final review of your tax return, and a tax filing backed by our 100% Accurate, Expert Approved Guarantee for the math you do yourself. No matter your situation, your taxes are in good hands.


Specialized experts from TurboTax offer year-round guidance and can help you uncover every credit and deduction you deserve. Get unlimited expert advice so you can organize and file your taxes with confidence.

Your accounting, your taxes. All in one place.

Save time by seamlessly moving from books to taxes in QuickBooks, then file your return with unlimited expert help and your maximum refund.*

How to get started with QuickBooks Live Tax


QuickBooks Live Tax is a feature of QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Online Advanced, and users can access QuickBooks Live Tax now. If you still need to sign up for QuickBooks Online, an expert can help you through Guided Setup** to get you up and running quickly. Or easily migrate to QuickBooks Online from QuickBooks Desktop or another provider to unlock QuickBooks Live Tax.


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 Tax. You're ready to prepare and file your state or federal tax return with expert guidance, without ever leaving QuickBooks.




Talk to an expert throughout the process using phone, chat, or one-way video chat (they can’t see you). You can also share your screen with your expert, so you're always on the same page. When you're finished preparing your taxes, pay the one-time flat fee when you file.

Frequently asked questions

Disclaimers

*QuickBooks Live Tax, powered by TurboTax, is an integrated service available with a QuickBooks Online subscription. Additional terms, conditions and limitations apply. Pay when you file.

**QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping Guided Setup is a one-time virtual session with a Live Bookkeeper. Available to new QuickBooks Online Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, or Advanced subscribers who are within their first 30 days of their subscription. The QuickBooks Live Setup service includes instructions on how to set up your chart of accounts, customize invoices, set up reminders, and connect bank accounts and credit cards. QuickBooks Live Setup does not include Payroll setup or services. Your bookkeeper will only guide you through the setup of your QuickBooks Online account, and cannot set it up on your behalf.

Terms and conditions, features, support, pricing, and service options subject to change without notice.



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