Fireside Tax Services

Tax Preparation Services

Personal Income Taxes
Our individual income tax preparation services have a personal touch. Fireside Tax prepares returns for people in all walks of life, so no matter how you file, we’ll be able to prepare your return accurately, minimize what you owe, and help you in dealing with tax agencies. You’ll work with a locally-owned tax preparer and avoid the assembly-line service you’d find at nationwide chains or with self-preparing software. We provide all of the services of a national chain at half the cost.

Small Business and Independent Contractor Taxes
Contractors, freelancers, and small business owners have more complicated taxes than most. Even if you handle your own bookkeeping day-to-day, we can prepare and e-file your 1120, 1120S, 1065, or schedule C return. We can also help you with estimating your income to make quarterly estimated tax payments and avoid penalties and nasty letters from tax agencies.

State & City Taxes
We are prepared to handle any state or city tax issues you may encounter. (Yes, that includes RITA) We’ll help you understand how to keep city and state taxes under your control.

Other Tax Situations
We’ll handle estate tax returns, plus income tax returns for estates and trusts. We’ll even handle returns for charitable organizations and other more unusual entities. In the event that you get a notice from the IRS or the state, we’ll make sure you’re protected.

Flat Fee Accounting

Keeping costs predictable while delivering the expertise you need.

Our Flat Fee Accounting Services include in your cost:

  • Monthly bookkeeping with draft financials and reconciled bank and credit card balances
  • Financial statements to help manage your business and tax planning
  • We typically use Quickbooks Online but do have access to other Accounting software if needed.
  • All relevant taxes are prepared including up to 3 personal returns for pass through entitiy types.

The following may be subject to additional cost:

  • Preparation and filing of 1099s for independent contractors
  • Sales tax calculation and filing
    You may also Have Fireside Tax run sales tax payments and generate 1099s without being an Accounting client.

We now offer reasonable flat rates for recurring services based on the size of your business – you’ll never be surprised by the size of your bill!

Flat Fee Payroll

Our Flat Fee Payroll is a low set fee per month for the first 10 employees and a low set fee for each additional 5 employees.

This includes direct deposit, quarterly reports, workers comp, unemployment (state and federal), wage garnishments, child support, W2’s and year end reporting.

We also give discounts for paying the year in advance. Your employees will have access to get their own paystubs and W2s online. You will have online access to your payroll information as well.

Have employees? Let us handle all the complicated payroll withholding and reports for a simple flat fee!

Our payroll services include:

  • Direct Deposit
  • Federal, state, and local withholding.
  • Quarterly Reports (Federal, State, Municipal, Unemployment (Both State and Federal)
  • Workers Comp
  • W2/W3/1099-MISC
  • New Hire Reporting
  • Handling Child Support and Wage
  • Garnishment issue – no extra fee to the employer (we do withhold the poundage fees from the employee’s check.

The beauty of it is there are no schedules of additional fees to sift through to figure out how much you owe the payroll provider and we simplify everything for you in our summary sheets.

Start Your Business

Better Than DIY: Expert Help to Launch Your Business

LLC Formation & Business Startup Support in Canton, Massillon & Across Ohio
Starting a new business is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming. At Fireside Tax, we specialize in helping new business owners in Canton, Massillon, and throughout Ohio set up their businesses the right way from day one.

Whether you’re launching a side hustle, opening a storefront, or going full-time with your trade, we’ll guide you through the legal and financial setup with clarity and confidence.

“Tim has been doing my taxes for 17 years. He has grown from part time seasonal to a ten employee company. Everyone there knows their stuff and are friendly.”

Mark B

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Fireside Tax is proud to serve individuals and small businesses across Ohio with personalized, affordable service. Let’s take the next step together.