Accountants & tax strategists in Cranston, RI
From freelancers and W-2 households to growing companies, Cranston clients come to BATS for tax preparation, year-round planning and help with the IRS. Everything happens online, so you get a dedicated advisor without the drive.
Taxes for Cranston individuals and businesses
Rhode Island taxes personal income, and state returns are filed with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. Planning has to account for both federal and Rhode Island rules.
Cranston clients work with BATS entirely online: book a call, upload documents through the secure portal and review your return or plan with your advisor before anything is filed.
Working with BATS in Cranston
- Service area
- Cranston and surrounding communities
- State agency
- Rhode Island Division of Taxation
- State tax on wages
- Yes
- Statewide sales tax
- Yes
- Meetings
- Phone and video, at times that suit you
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm ET
- Contact
- [PHONE NUMBER]
Popular services in Cranston
Individual Tax Preparation
Federal and state Form 1040 preparation for W-2 earners, families and investors, filed electronically and reviewed line by line.
Learn moreTax Preparation & FilingBusiness Tax Preparation
Partnership, S corporation and C corporation tax returns prepared accurately and on time, with K-1s delivered to owners.
Learn moreTax Planning & StrategyTax Planning & Strategy
Proactive, year-round tax planning that lowers your bill through timing, structure, retirement contributions and credits.
Learn moreAccounting & BookkeepingBookkeeping Services
Monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and financial reports so your numbers are always current and tax-ready.
Learn moreAccounting & BookkeepingPayroll Services
Full-service payroll with direct deposit, federal and state payroll tax filings, W-2s and new-hire reporting.
Learn moreIRS Representation & ResolutionIRS Audit Representation
Representation before the IRS and state tax agencies during correspondence, office and field audits.
Learn moreEvery BATS service available in Cranston
Tax Preparation & Filing
Tax Planning & Strategy
IRS Representation & Resolution
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Cranston clients we help most
Individuals & families
W-2 earners, families and investors who want every credit and deduction they are owed.
Learn moreSmall businesses
LLCs, S corporations and partnerships that need clean books, payroll and smart returns.
Learn moreSelf-employed & freelancers
Contractors and gig workers managing self-employment tax and quarterly payments.
Learn moreReal estate investors
Landlords and short-term rental hosts using depreciation and 1031 exchanges.
Learn moreE-commerce sellers
Online sellers juggling payouts, inventory and multi-state sales tax.
Learn moreAccounting firms
CPA and tax practices that need extra preparation or bookkeeping capacity.
Learn moreCommon situations we handle for Cranston clients
Your profit jumped this year
We plan before year-end with retirement contributions, timing and entity strategy.
Tax Planning & StrategyYou received an IRS letter
We explain the notice, check the IRS figures and respond before the deadline.
IRS Notices & LettersYou started a side business
We set up the books, estimate quarterly taxes and decide whether an LLC or S corporation election makes sense.
Self-Employed & Freelancer TaxYou are behind on filing
We pull IRS transcripts, file missing years and work on penalties and any balance.
Back Taxes & Unfiled ReturnsYou sell online
We reconcile marketplace payouts, track inventory and review sales tax obligations.
E-Commerce AccountingYour business books are behind
We catch up and reconcile your accounts so returns and decisions rest on real numbers.
Bookkeeping ServicesStarting or running a business in Cranston
The tax and registration steps for a new Cranston business, in order. We can handle the tax side of each one.
- Choose your structureDecide between a sole proprietorship, LLC, S corporation or C corporation based on your expected profit.
- Register with Rhode IslandForm your entity with Rhode Island's business filing office and get a federal EIN from the IRS.
- Open tax accountsRegister with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation for sales tax and, if you hire, payroll accounts.
- Check Cranston licensesConfirm any city or county business licenses and permits required for your type of business in Cranston.
- Set up books and payrollOpen a business bank account, connect accounting software and set up payroll before the first pay date.
- Calendar your deadlinesPut federal, state and local filing and payment dates in one schedule so nothing is missed.
Tax deadlines for Cranston
Calendar-year filers. Dates move to the next business day on weekends and holidays. Rhode Island deadlines are added to your personal calendar when you work with us.
| Jan 15 | Fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for the prior year |
|---|---|
| Jan 31 | W-2s and 1099-NEC forms due to workers and the IRS |
| Mar 15 | Partnership (1065) and S corporation (1120-S) returns |
| Apr 15 | Individual (1040) and C corporation returns; first-quarter estimate |
| Jun 15 | Second-quarter estimated tax payment |
| Sep 15 | Third-quarter estimate; extended partnership and S corp returns |
| Oct 15 | Extended individual returns |
Getting started from Cranston
Book a consultation
Tell us about your situation in a short call or video meeting.
Share documents securely
Upload files through an encrypted client portal from any device.
Get your plan and filings
Your advisor prepares returns, books or a strategy and reviews them with you.
Stay on track all year
We keep an eye on deadlines, estimates and changes in tax law for you.
Do you have accountants who serve Cranston?
Yes. BATS serves clients in Cranston and across Rhode Island. We work through secure online meetings, e-signatures and an encrypted document portal, so you get a dedicated advisor without visiting an office.
Can you prepare my Rhode Island state return?
Yes. We prepare Rhode Island resident, part-year and nonresident returns along with your federal return, and file them with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.
How much does tax preparation cost in Cranston?
It depends on the forms involved, the number of states and how organized your records are. After a short consultation we give you a written quote, so you know the cost before any work starts.
Do you work with small businesses in Cranston?
Yes. We handle bookkeeping, payroll, business returns and year-round planning for Cranston businesses, from sole proprietors to multi-owner companies.
Does Cranston have sales tax?
Yes. Rhode Island charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Cranston businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.
Can you run payroll for employees in Cranston?
Yes. We register your Rhode Island payroll accounts, run payroll on schedule and file federal and state payroll returns, including unemployment insurance and state income tax withholding.
How do I pay estimated taxes as a Cranston freelancer?
You make quarterly federal payments with Form 1040-ES and, because Rhode Island taxes income, state estimated payments too. We calculate both and send reminders before each due date.
I'm moving to or from Cranston. What changes?
You may need part-year returns for each state you lived in, and your withholding and estimated payments may need updating. We handle the move-year filings and set you up for the new state.
I haven't filed taxes in years. Can you help a Cranston resident catch up?
Yes. We pull your IRS transcripts, prepare the missing returns, request penalty relief where possible and set up a payment plan for any balance.
Can you help with an IRS audit or notice?
Yes. With your authorization we deal with the IRS directly, prepare the response and represent you through the process.
Can I meet an advisor in person in Cranston?
Our service is built around video and phone meetings, which lets us serve Cranston clients quickly without a commute. Contact us if you have a specific need to meet in person.
Do you offer year-round tax planning in Cranston?
Yes. We meet with you mid-year and again in the fall, so you can act on savings opportunities before December 31.
How do Cranston business owners get started?
Book a consultation. We review your last returns and current books, then give you a written quote and a plan for the year.
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