Stop Overpaying for Tax Compliance. Invest in Your Growth Instead
If you’re a VC-backed Delaware corporation, you’re already laser-focused on product development, customer acquisition, and achieving your next milestone. But here’s a painful reality: you’re likely spending $20,000 to $40,000 annually on federal and state tax returns—money that should be fueling your growth, not disappearing into unnecessary compliance costs. Dring your early stages of growth, you are less concerned with tax planning and more focused on building the business. Let us help you put more money into the business.
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Delaware C-Corp Tax Filing for Venture Capital Backed Companies
Stop Overpaying for Tax Compliance. Invest in Your Growth Instead
If you’re a VC-backed Delaware corporation, you’re already laser-focused on product development, customer acquisition, and achieving your next milestone. But here’s a painful reality: For Delaware C Corp filing, you’re likely spending $20,000 to $40,000 annually on federal and state tax returns—money that should be fueling your growth, not disappearing into unnecessary compliance costs. During your early stages of growth, you are less concerned with tax planning and more focused on building the business. Let us help you put more money into the business with the best Delaware C Corp tax filing support.
WHY VC-BACKED DELAWARE
CORPORATIONS CHOOSE TRUSPAN
We Understand Your World
TruSpan specializes in financial services for early stage and scaling companies. We know the VC ecosystem inside and out. We’ve worked with companies through seed rounds, Series A, B, and beyond. We understand:
- The pressure to maximize runway and hit milestones
- Board reporting requirements and investor expectations
- Complex equity structures including options, warrants, and convertible notes
- Delaware franchise tax optimization
- Multi-state nexus issues as you scale
- R&D tax credit opportunities unique to growth companies
Built for Speed and Efficiency
Traditional firms charge premium rates because they’re inefficient and are focused on the current year return and not the long-term growth of your business. Our Delaware corporate tax filing team has prepared hundreds of returns for companies just like yours, so we know exactly what investors and the IRS expect to see. This includes helping clients on how to file C-Corp taxes online efficiently.
Startup-Experienced CPAS
Our team has expertise in venture-backed company taxation. We’ve navigated:
- Net operating loss carryforwards
- Section 382 limitations post-funding
- State nexus triggered by remote employees
- Qualified Small Business Stock evaluations
Peace of Mind for You and Your Investors
Your investors want to know your financials are in capable hands. With TruSpan handling your tax compliance, you can confidently report to your board that you’re managing costs intelligently while maintaining tax compliance for your C-Corp tax return.
OUR TRANSPARENT, FLAT - RATE PRICING
FEDERAL CORPORTATE TAX RETURN
$ 5,995
STATE TAX RETURN
$ 200 Per State
THAT’S IT
For a typical VC-backed company filing in 3-5 states, you’ll pay between $8,100 and $8,500 total, saving you $12,000 to $32,000 annually compared to traditional accounting firms.
What's Included in Our Service
INCLUDED
FEDERAL CORPORATE TAX RETURN (FORM 1120)
- ✓Complete preparation and filing of Form 1120
- ✓All supporting schedules and statements
- ✓R&D payroll tax credit analysis Section 41(h) (excludes Traditional R&D credit analysis)
- ✓Net Operating Loss (NOL) tracking
STATE TAX RETURNS
- ✓Complete preparation and filing for each state where you are registered and have Nexus
- ✓Apportionment calculations
- ✓State Nexus analysis
- ✓Delaware franchise tax calculation
YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT
- ✓Coordination with your existing bookkeeping team
- ✓Response to tax notices from federal and state authorities
- ✓Extension filing if needed (no additional charge)
NOT INCLUDED
- ✗Section 382 analysis and planning
- ✗Traditional R&D tax planning and analysis
- ✗Reporting and planning for M&A, asset sales, and other similar transactions
- ✗Tax planning for founders and individual investors
- ✗LLC subsidiaries which are not disregarded for tax filing purposes
- ✗Intercompany pricing arrangements and Transfer Pricing calculations
- ✗International Ownership filings or Foreign Corporation filings
- ✗Tax filings and notices outside of Federal form 1120 and state specific income and franchise filings
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
- Complete preparation and filing of Form 1120
- All supporting schedules and statements
- R&D payroll tax credit analysis Section 41(h) (excludes Traditional R&D credit analysis)
- Net Operating Loss (NOL) tracking
- Complete preparation and filing for each state where you are registered and have Nexus
- Apportionment calculations
- State Nexus analysis
- Delaware franchise tax calculation
- Coordination with your existing bookkeeping team
- Response to tax notices from federal and state authorities
- Extension filing if needed (no additional charge)
- Section 382 analysis and planning
- Traditional R&D tax planning and analysis
- Reporting and planning for M&A, asset sales, and other similar transactions
- Tax planning for founders and individual investors
- LLC subsidiaries which are not disregarded for tax filing purposes
- Intercompany pricing arrangements and Transfer Pricing calculations
- International Ownership filings or Foreign Corporation filings
- Tax filings and notices outside of Federal form 1120 and state specific income and franchise filings (i.e. Stock Option purchases by employees Form 3921 or Form 83b, sales tax filings)
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
CALENDAR YEAR FILERS
Corporate Tax Return Due Date:
Due April 15th, assuming a December 31st year end
Extension Deadline:
October 15th (if extension filed)
FISCAL YEAR FILERS
Tax Return Due Date:
Due on the 15th day of the 3rd month after year-end
Extensions:
Available for 6 months
WHY ENGAGE YEARLY
To ensure timely filing and avoid penalties, we recommend engaging our services at least 60 days before your deadline. Early engagement also allows us time to accurately gather and review your financial information.
Ready to Stop Overpaying?
Every dollar you overspend on tax compliance is a dollar you can’t invest in product development, sales, or hiring your next key team member. Let’s put that capital back to work growing your business.
Do I Need to File Delaware Corporate Taxes?
If your C-Corp is based in Delaware, even in cases without a physical address, you may still need to do the following:
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- Pay Delaware corporate taxes every year
- Pay Delaware franchise tax using either the assumed par value method or the number of authorized shares.
- Follow the rules set by the federal and state governments and stay compliant.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ON YOUR TAX RETURN
LET’S TALK
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I pay Delaware taxes online?
Yes, we also help pay Delaware corporate tax online. Most new businesses choose guided support to make sure they stay accurate and follow the rules. We help by:
- Taking care of everything that needs to be done to file C Corp taxes online through the right Delaware channels
- Making sure your Delaware payment is in line with your overall compliance when you file C corporation taxes online
- Making sure that your federal and multi-state filings match your corporate tax calculations
- Taking care of submissions, confirmations, and any follow-up messages
What is the tax rate for C corporations in Delaware?
C-corp taxes in Delaware for businesses operating in the state is usually 8.7%. It further depends on the business type, nexus, and federal alignment.
How much is Delaware franchise tax for C Corp?
Delaware annual franchise tax filing is not a fixed sum, but is calculated and varies depending on growth stage, capitalization, and share count.
How do C corporations pay taxes?
In the state of Delaware, C corporations are subject to two taxes – a corporate franchise tax, and corporate income tax.
Do I need to file a Delaware corporate tax return?
Yes, all businesses conducted in Delaware are supposed to pay taxes. This is separate from your Delaware annual franchise tax filing, which all Delaware corporations must comply with.
Do C corporations get taxed twice?
Yes, the business will be filing corporate income tax, and the stakeholders will have to pay taxes on the dividends they receive individually.
When is the Delaware LLC tax due?
All Delaware LLCs must pay their annual Delaware LLC fees within the state’s tax filing deadline which is usually on or before June 1st every year which is a flat fee of $300.
Is there a penalty fee if I don’t file my LLC tax on time?
Yes, on failing to file your Delaware llc tax return, there may be heavy penalties based on the type of LLC, business operations, and the company’s legal state.