April Tax Services — Filing & Quarterly Planning

Who prepares my taxes?

Your taxes are prepared and reviewed by credentialed CPAs and Enrolled Agents at April Tax, not by ZenBusiness employees directly.

Does April Tax cover federal and state taxes?

Yes, but what's included depends on your entity type. For eligible single-member LLCs, April covers the Schedule C business filing plus the related personal return (Form 1040). For multi-member LLCs, partnerships, S-Corps, and C-Corps, April prepares the entity return. State returns are included where applicable.

Which April Tax product is right for my entity type?

It depends on your tax classification — see the entity type table above. Single-member LLC owners (default tax treatment) get both business and personal returns in one service. S-Corp, C-Corp, and partnership owners get their entity return. If you're unsure of your tax classification, check with your accountant or review your IRS filings.

My LLC has two members — my spouse and me — and we file jointly. Which product do we need?

It depends on your state.

If you're in a community property state (Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, or Wisconsin): A husband-and-wife LLC is treated as a single-member LLC for federal tax purposes — no special election required. Use Business & Personal Tax Prep, which covers both your Schedule C business filing and your personal Form 1040 in one service.

If you're in any other state: The default federal tax treatment for a 2-member LLC is a partnership, which requires Form 1065. Use Business Tax Prep for Partnerships. There is a "qualified joint venture" election (IRC §761(f)) that allows married co-owners to each file a Schedule C instead — if you've made this election, April's tax professional will verify and confirm the correct product during intake.

If you're unsure which applies, start the April Tax process — their tax professional will confirm your tax classification before filing begins.

Do I still need to pay estimated taxes if I have Quarterly Tax Planning?

Yes. Quarterly planning sessions help you calculate what to pay, but April does not make payments on your behalf. You pay directly to the IRS at eftps.gov and to your state's tax authority.

Is there a discount for buying both Quarterly Tax Planning and Tax Filing?

Yes — when you purchase Quarterly Tax Planning and Business Tax Filing together, ZenBusiness automatically applies a bundle discount. No separate bundle SKU is needed. Check your dashboard (Finances → Tax Services) for current bundle pricing.

What are the billing terms for Quarterly Tax Planning?

Quarterly Tax Planning is an annual contract billed monthly. If you cancel mid-year, you continue paying through the end of your annual contract term (your contract will not renew after that point). Your access and ability to schedule sessions continues through the end of the contract.

Can I use April Tax if I haven't used Money Pro?

Yes — Money Pro makes the experience significantly faster because your data syncs automatically, but it's not required. Without Money Pro, you'll be prompted to provide your financial information before the filing.

Can I get tax help between my quarterly consultations?

Yes. Quarterly Tax Planning includes the ability to submit questions through your April dashboard (via Tax Services in your ZenBusiness account) between scheduled sessions. April professionals aim to respond within 1 business day (9am–6pm ET, Mon–Fri). Best for quick clarifications and time-sensitive issues — in-depth planning happens during your quarterly sessions.

Is April Tax good for businesses with fluctuating or seasonal income?

Yes. Quarterly Tax Planning is specifically designed for businesses with irregular income — sessions help you plan and adjust your estimated payments throughout the year rather than getting a surprise bill in April.

Can S-Corps, C-Corps, and multi-member LLCs use April Tax?

Yes. April Tax services support all entity types. The main limitation is that Money Pro's DIY filing and automatic data sync remain limited to eligible single-member LLC Schedule C filers.

When are quarterly consultations available?

Monday through Friday, 9am–6pm ET (last appointment slot at 5:30pm ET), via Google Meet. Schedule through the embedded interface in your dashboard under Finances → Tax Services → Quarterly Tax Planning tab.

How long does the tax filing process take?

The target is five business days from the time you submit your completed questionnaire and all required documents. Once you approve the return, your tax professional files electronically with the IRS.

Are my tax documents kept confidential?

Yes. April Tax uses standard encryption to protect your tax data. Your documents are also accessible securely from your ZenBusiness dashboard.