When is my W-2 available?

By January 31. It's generated from the payroll that ran through Lettuce during the year, which is why the final payroll runs by December 20.

The year-end review before anything is filed. You confirm your on-platform transactions are categorized correctly and add any off-Lettuce income, expenses, or tax payments, so the return reflects your complete picture.

Do I get to see the return before it's filed?

Yes. An 1120-S preview is available in early February, and your signature is required before Lettuce files.

What if I need more time?

An extension moves the deadline to September 15.

Do I need to file 1099s for my contractors?

If you paid $600 or more to a non-employee for services, a 1099-NEC is generally required. Payments to corporations are usually exempt, except for legal and medical or health services. Lettuce helps prepare and file them.

Can I keep my own accountant?

Yes. Lettuce handles the business filings and provides the documentation your personal accountant needs, or you can use Lettuce for both if you're on Pro.

BUSINESS TAX RETURN

S Corp Tax Return Filing, Prepared From Your Own Books

Your 1120-S is built from the income and expenses Lettuce tracked all year. No shoebox, no year-end reconstruction, no separate accountant to brief. You review, you sign, Lettuce files.

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Form 1120-S, Prepared and Filed

The S Corp return is prepared from your tracked activity and filed on your behalf once you sign off.

Schedule K-1

Your K-1 is prepared alongside the return, reporting your share of business income for your personal filing.

W-2 Generation

Available by January 31, generated from the payroll Lettuce has been running all year.

1099-NEC Filing

Paid contractors? Lettuce helps prepare and file 1099s. A 1099-NEC is generally required when you pay $600 or more to a non-employee for services.

Federal and State Returns

All required federal and state business filings are included, not billed separately.

Nothing Re-Entered

The categorized transactions behind the return are the same ones you've been watching all year. The return is a summary of work already done.

1. Final Payroll by December 20

The last payroll of the year runs by December 20 so your W-2 reflects a complete year.

2. Complete Your TrueUp

Review and confirm your income, expenses, deductions, retirement contributions, and healthcare premiums. Enter anything that happened off-platform or before you joined Lettuce.

3. Review Your 1120-S in February

A preview of the return is available in early February. Nothing is filed until you've seen it and signed.

4. Lettuce Files

Filing is typically completed before the end of February. If you need an extension, the deadline moves to September 15.

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If Lettuce doesn't save you more in taxes than you pay for Lettuce Pro, your subscription fees are refunded. No hassle. Lettuce-Back Guarantee. Learn more.

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Form 1120-S, the S Corp return. Lettuce prepares and files it, along with your Schedule K-1, W-2, and any 1099s.

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