Tax Services
Why Choose Burkland for Startup Tax Services?
Ensure Tax Compliance
Tax compliance is critical for your startup to avoid legal penalties, ensure financial accuracy, and maintain investor confidence. Our team of experts makes it easy.
- Corporate Tax
- Income Tax
- Payroll Tax
- Sales & Indirect Tax
Capture the Tax Credit You Deserve
If you've invested in any research and development within the USA, there’s a strong possibility your startup qualifies for payroll tax credit.
- R&D Tax Credit Research
- Supporting Documentation
- Payroll Credit Oversight
Develop a Winning Tax Strategy
Our startup tax experts help you develop a clear, long-term plan that ensures tax efficiency as you scale.
- Strategic Tax Planning
- Tax Incentives and Credits
- International Taxation
- Risk Management
Focus on Your Core Business
As a startup founder, you've got a lot of things on your plate. Preparing and managing taxes doesn't need to be one of them.
- Tax Preparation
- Managing Tax Credits
- Audit Support
Tax Calculators for Startups
Tax Preparation Cost Calculator
How much should tax preparation cost my startup business in 2025?
Burkland’s startup tax preparation cost calculator is a free tool that provides you with an immediate tax preparation cost estimate for your startup.
R&D Tax Credit Calculator
How much could my startup save with the R&D Tax Credit?
Burkland tax clients received over $10M in tax credits in the past year. Calculate your startup's potential tax savings with our free R&D tax credit calculator.
Tax Services for Startups
Startup Tax Services
Burkland provides estimated income tax calculations for startups. We prepare:
- Corporate Income Tax Preparation (Federal and State)
- Franchise Tax and Annual Report Preparation
- Federal and State Estimated Tax Calculation
- General consulting, including research, planning, and taxability determinations
- Business Property Tax
- Transfer Pricing
Burkland makes sure our startup clients benefit from available tax regulations and codes. We also provide tax preparation suggestions with future tax implications in mind. Refer to our calendar of 2024 Tax Deadlines for Startups. Then use our Startup Tax Preparation Cost Calculator to see a tax preparation cost estimate for your startup.
R&D Tax Credit Analysis
The Research and Development Tax Credit is a government-sponsored tax incentive that rewards companies for conducting R&D in the USA. The credit incentivizes innovation throughout the economy and to keep technical jobs here in the USA. The credit can be claimed against the income tax liability or payroll tax if a company qualifies. Burkland’s tax preparation services help determine if startups qualify for the credit. Use our Startup Tax Credit Calculator see how much your startup may be able to save with the R&D Tax Credit.
Sales & Use Tax Compliance
Burkland assesses and prepares startups for all federal, state, and local tax matters. This includes:
- Sales and use tax nexus review and risk assessment
- Outline filing requirements and documentation
- Compliance, indirect tax filings
- Voluntary and amnesty disclosure registration
Startup Tax Planning & Consulting
Burkland’s tax services include a full analysis of financial situations. We develop a plan for startups from a tax perspective to ensure tax efficiency. If a startup is facing tax-related problems, Burkland can help to solve them. We research tax topics to address tax-related issues within corresponding governing laws. We also provide IRS and State tax audit representation.
Burkland’s tax group is ready to help your startup through:
- Audit Representation
- Due Diligence
- M&A
- Tax Authority Representation / Liaison with Government
Tax Preparation Pricing
- Federal Filing
- Home State Filing
- Per Additional State
Contact us for individual returns and/or a free tax analysis including R&D credit review, Sales and Use Tax compliance, and more. Additional packages available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What tax services does Burkland provide for startups?
We cover the full spectrum including federal, state, and local tax filings, R&D tax credits, 409A valuations, stock option reporting, international tax issues, and more. Our tax experts are here to keep you compliant and help you minimize tax liability.
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Does Burkland help startups claim the R&D tax credit?
Yes. In the past year we’ve helped clients claim over $23M in R&D tax credit. We identify qualifying activities, prepare the documentation, and help you apply the credit against payroll taxes to extend your runway.
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Can Burkland handle multi-state tax compliance?
Absolutely. If your company has employees or operations across multiple states, we manage payroll taxes, sales taxes, and filings to keep you compliant everywhere you operate.
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Can Burkland help with sales tax and use tax compliance?
Yes. Sales and use tax rules vary by state and can get complicated fast, especially for startups selling across state lines or managing digital products. Burkland’s tax team helps determine where you have nexus, registers your company in the right states, files returns, and keeps you compliant to avoid costly penalties and surprises as you scale.
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How does Burkland support equity and stock option tax reporting?
We guide you through 409A valuations, option grants, and related filings so your cap table stays clean and compliant, and your employees avoid tax surprises.
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Can Burkland help prepare us for due diligence or an audit?
Yes. We ensure your tax filings and records are organized and defensible, so you’re ready for investor, lender, or acquirer reviews.
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How does Burkland stay on top of changing tax laws?
Burkland’s tax professionals specialize in startup tax issues and continuously monitor regulatory changes at the federal and state levels. We also run an internal knowledge-sharing system—dedicated Slack channels, regular team meetings, and ongoing training—so insights are quickly circulated across our tax team.
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What if we’ve fallen behind on taxes? Can Burkland help?
Many startups come to us with late or incomplete filings. We’ll catch you up quickly and put processes in place to prevent issues in the future.
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How much do Burkland’s tax services cost?
Pricing varies based on your company’s size, complexity, and number of jurisdictions. Routine tax preparation starts at $2,750 for federal and home-state filing, with additional states at $650 each. You’ll always receive a clear proposal upfront with no surprises. For most startups, Burkland’s outsourced tax support delivers the expertise of a full tax team at a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house.