Tax and accounting advice
As US companies, all Atlas companies need to file state and federal taxes each year. Federal business taxes are due by April 15, 2024, or October 15, 2024 if you file an extension.
Taxes you may need to pay
Businesses incorporated in Delaware usually need to pay:
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US federal and state corporate income tax. The federal government and most US states tax the income of your company. We recommend you work with a tax professional to help you file. Federal income tax is due by April 15, 2024 (or by October 15, 2024, if you file an extension). State income tax due dates may vary; check your state government website for details.
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Delaware tax. An annual tax due March 1 for Delaware C corporations and June 1 for Delaware LLCs, which is generally a few hundred dollars for startups. Learn how to file or get help from our partners.
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Sales tax. Many states and cities—and some countries—charge tax on the sale of products and services. A tax professional can help you file your sales tax reports as well, while Stripe Tax can automate the calculation and collection of sales tax on your transactions.
Even if you had no revenue, you likely still need to file taxes for 2023. If your business is no longer operational, consider dissolving your company to avoid paying taxes in future tax years.
How to get help
Atlas partners with tax and accounting professionals who can help you file your state and federal taxes. Check out our recommendations below for partners that offer discounts for Atlas founders.
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Bench is best for pre-revenue or small startups who want recurring tax or bookkeeping services for state and federal taxes.
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Pilot is best for startups that raised or are planning to raise funding, who want recurring tax and bookkeeping services for state and federal taxes.
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Cleer is best for startups that want one-time assistance with federal and state tax prep.
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Mosey is best for startups that want ongoing help with registration and compliance filings in multiple states (including the Delaware franchise tax) without federal tax prep or bookkeeping.
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Legalinc is best for Delaware franchise tax help if this is the only filing you want help with at this time (you’ll still need to file federal taxes for the 2023 tax year). They’ll pre-fill your Delaware franchise tax filing with your Atlas company information.
Legal advice
Stripe Atlas is unable to provide legal or accounting advice. If you require legal advice, but don’t have your own counsel, LawBite is an online legal services firm currently offering fixed fee packages for common Stripe Atlas company needs. LawBite's fixed fee packages include:
- LLC to C-corp conversion
- Creating an employee stock option plan, or reviewing one created with equity management tools like Carta
- Common stock purchase agreements for employees and advisors
- Adding or removing a cofounder
Note: Stripe isn’t an accounting firm and can’t provide tax or accounting advice. Consult legal and tax professionals for advice on how to meet ongoing legal, tax, and accounting obligations that apply to you and your company.