Business formation, tax strategy, accounting, funding readiness, and 19 workshops โ all under one roof. For entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone serious about building something real.
LLC, S-Corp, nonprofit, EIN & compliance. Florida, Ohio & Georgia specialists โ all 50 states served. We file it correctly, the first time, with every document you need to open a bank account and start operating.
Personal and business tax returns done right โ Schedule C, S-Corp 1120-S, nonprofit Form 990 & IRS letter response. We review your prior year, identify missed deductions and flag issues before they become problems.
Monthly bookkeeping, QuickBooks setup, financial cleanup & ongoing reporting. Whether you are 3 months behind or starting fresh, we organize your books, reconcile your accounts and produce the P&L your lender needs.
Most business owners are turned down because they walk in unprepared. We build the complete lender-ready package โ business plan, 3-year financial projections, executive summary and full documentation โ so you walk in ready to close.
Your credit score is your leverage. We provide credit education, debt strategy, financial literacy coaching and business credit building โ giving you the financial profile lenders, landlords and partners want to see.
Business education from formation to funding. Every workshop includes a 30-minute 1-on-1 consult with Quentin. Live, virtual & on-demand across 4 tiers โ Foundational, Business Builder, Capital & Growth, Compliance & Operations.
$75 session โ we assess your goals, business stage & financial position.
A tailored roadmap covering formation, tax, funding & growth.
We file, prepare, package & plan โ done for you, done right.
Ongoing accounting, compliance monitoring & business strategy.
Whether you're launching your first LLC or scaling an established business, Burkes Financial meets you where you are โ and takes you further.
Most new businesses fail before they start โ wrong entity, missed filings, no EIN, no bank account. We form your LLC or corporation correctly from day one, set up your EIN, and get you operating legally so you can focus on growth.
If you're self-employed and making $50K+ per year, an S-Corp election could save you $5,000โ$12,000 annually in self-employment tax. We handle the election, the payroll setup and the quarterly filings.
Real estate without the right structure is liability waiting to happen. We set up holding LLCs, operating agreements, and tax strategy to protect your assets and maximize deductions โ whether you own 1 property or 10.
Brand deals, sponsorships, content revenue โ the IRS sees all of it as business income. We help creators structure correctly, elect S-Corp status at the right income level, and build a business that outlasts any single platform.
From DOT compliance to IFTA to the right LLC structure, we understand the trucking industry. We set up your entity, handle your bookkeeping, manage your quarterly taxes and keep your business running lean.
We incorporate your nonprofit, prepare your bylaws and board documents, file for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and keep you compliant with annual reporting โ so you can focus on impact, not paperwork.
Most established businesses are either overpaying in taxes, undermaintaining their books, or operating under the wrong entity structure. A single strategy session with Quentin often identifies $5Kโ$20K in recoverable savings.
Transitioning from W-2 to full-time entrepreneur is the moment most people get their taxes and entity structure wrong. We map your transition โ entity selection, quarterly estimated taxes, bookkeeping setup and a 12-month financial plan.
Doctors, attorneys, financial advisors, coaches โ high-income professionals are often the most overtaxed. We build the right entity structure, manage your books and implement tax strategies that keep more of what you earn.
NIL income is taxable income. Without the right LLC structure and tax strategy, athletes lose a significant portion of brand deals and appearance fees to taxes and agent fees. We build the business around the athlete.
Ohio LLCs require no annual renewal fees โ ever. We serve the Lorain, Cleveland and Northeast Ohio market with full formation services, tax prep, bookkeeping and funding readiness from our Ohio division.
Whether you're starting from zero or scaling to seven figures, financial structure is the foundation. Credit strategy, business formation, tax planning and funding access โ we work with anyone serious about building something real.
Book a $75 consultation, register for a $25 workshop, or upload your documents to get started today.
One partner. Every division. From formation to funding to financial management โ all under one roof.
Form your Florida LLC โ Articles, EIN, Sunbiz filing & digital document package. Protection from day one.
Ohio LLC โ Articles of Organization, EIN, SOS filing. No annual fees โ ever. Most business-friendly state.
Georgia LLC โ Articles, EIN, SOS filing. Annual registration $60/yr due April 1.
Complete formation with a custom Operating Agreement โ single or multi-member. Any state.
Reduce self-employment tax with an S-Corp election. IRS Form 2553, salary guidance & payroll checklist.
Full corporate structure โ Articles of Incorporation, EIN, bylaws, board resolutions & S-Corp add-on available.
Nonprofit Articles, EIN, bylaws & board resolution templates. Any state. First step toward 501(c)(3).
IRS tax-exempt application for organizations projecting under $50K/yr. Streamlined and faster approval path.
Complete IRS 1023 with narrative, program descriptions, financial statements & board documents. For larger orgs.
Florida Sunbiz annual report filed before May 1. We handle it โ you avoid the $400 late penalty.
Federal Beneficial Ownership Information report โ required for most LLCs & corps. No government fee. We file it.
Federal contractor registration required for government contracts & most grant programs. We handle the full process.
Complete lender-ready package โ business plan, financial projections, credit analysis & full documentation review.
Investor & lender-ready business plan with executive summary, market analysis, financials & strategic narrative.
3-year income statement, cash flow & balance sheet projections formatted for banks, SBA lenders & investors.
We organize, format & present all financial documents lenders require โ before you walk in the door.
1-on-1 session โ assess your funding readiness & identify the best capital pathways for your stage.
Full documentation and lender package preparation for equipment and vehicle financing applications.
Understand your full credit profile, what lenders see, and build a strategic roadmap to improve your score.
Analyze your debt load, prioritize payoffs and build a plan to strengthen your financial position for lending.
Build a separate business credit profile โ vendor accounts, Net-30 accounts, business cards & D&B setup.
Personalized coaching โ budgeting, saving, income management & wealth-building fundamentals for your goals.
Strategic consulting on pricing, operations, customer acquisition & scaling โ tailored to your business stage.
Custom marketing strategy โ channels, messaging, content plan & lead generation approach for your market.
Automate your business with AI โ bookkeeping, scheduling, marketing, client intake & operations all in one.
Platform selection, site structure, conversion optimization & digital presence strategy for your business.
Professional tax preparation and accounting for individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses of every size. Accurate. Maximized. Done right.
Accurate, maximized, and filed on time. Pricing based on complexity โ always quoted transparently before we start.
W-2 income, basic deductions, standard or itemized. Clean, accurate, and maximized.
Schedule C, business income & expenses, home office, vehicle deductions & quarterly estimates.
Multi-member LLC Form 1065, K-1 schedules & partner income allocation.
Form 1120-S, shareholder K-1s, reasonable salary compliance & tax optimization strategy.
IRS Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N depending on revenue. Compliance & public disclosure prep.
Received an IRS notice? We respond professionally, protect your position & resolve the issue.
Ongoing financial management โ organized books, accurate reports, and the clarity to make smart business decisions every single month.
Send us your tax documents, bank statements, or bookkeeping files through our secure portal and we'll take it from there.
19 business education workshops. $25 per seat. Live, virtual & on-demand. ๐ด = Florida-specific content.
Legal structure, licensing, Sunbiz registration & launching correctly in Florida. From idea to operating entity โ the right way, the first time.
Florida LLC liability protection, Sunbiz filing process & when to form vs. wait. Know exactly when an LLC makes sense โ and when it doesn't.
Florida tax treatment, S-Corp election timing & how to reduce self-employment tax. Real numbers side-by-side โ presented by Quentin Burkes at TED Center Delray Beach.
Accounting software is not about taxes โ it's about control. Learn exactly when your business needs QuickBooks, Wave, or nothing at all.
How your NAICS code affects SBA eligibility, FL grant access & contracting opportunities. Most business owners have the wrong code โ and it's costing them.
Hands-on plan building with questionnaire, lender-ready framework & executive summary. You leave with a working document โ not just notes.
Deep dive into each section of a fundable business plan โ from executive summary to financial projections. Built for lenders, investors & SBA applications.
From platform payments to real ownership โ the 6-step framework for creators, side hustlers & digital entrepreneurs. The IRS doesn't care about your follower count.
Talent makes money. Structure keeps it. Turn what you do naturally into income, control and ownership โ from idea to operating business.
Financial control for entrepreneurs โ budgeting, cash flow, profit vs revenue, and building a money system that actually works for your business.
The minimum steps to access capital and avoid the common pitfalls. Real talk on what lenders actually want โ and what disqualifies most applicants before they start.
Palm Beach County's full funding ecosystem โ from SBA loans to angel investment to community grants. Presented by Quentin Burkes & Seabron Smith, TED Center.
Building economic power through collective ownership, community investment and local business ecosystems. A framework for generational wealth through entrepreneurship.
Athletes, creators & public figures โ monetize your brand legally and protect your income. From NIL deals to LLC structure to tax strategy for personal brand revenue.
You can run a great business and still be financially illiterate. Learn the language of capital โ balance sheets, debt ratios, leverage โ and how lenders read your financials.
Once payroll enters the chat, spreadsheets are done. Set up payroll correctly, avoid IRS penalties and understand what changes when you pay yourself or your team.
Social media is a sales channel โ not just content. Build a strategy that generates leads, converts followers to clients and supports your business goals.
Government contracting, federal registration & Florida's Office of Economic & Business Development. Unlock contracts most small businesses don't know exist.
Automate your business with AI โ from client intake to bookkeeping to marketing. A practical workshop for non-technical owners ready to work smarter.
Flat BF service fee + actual government fees broken out separately. Packages or ร la carte. FL, OH & GA focus โ all 50 states accepted.
| Service | BF Fee | Gov't Fee | Total | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FL LLC Formation Articles, name check, EIN, Sunbiz filing | $150 | $125FL Sunbiz | $275 | Florida | |
Operating Agreement Custom single or multi-member | $85 | $0 | $85 | No Fee | |
EIN Only | $50 | $0 | $50 | No Fee | |
Annual Report Sunbiz โ due May 1 | $50 | $138.75 | $188.75 | $400 late | |
DBA / Fictitious Name | $75 | $50 | $125 | Florida | |
Entity Reinstatement | $100 | $100โ$600+ | $200+ | Dissolved | |
BOI Report (FinCEN) | $75 | $0 | $75 | No Fee |
| Service | BF Fee | Gov't Fee | Total | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FL Corporation Formation | $300 | $70FL min. | $370 | Florida | |
S-Corp Election (2553) | $175 | $0 | $175 | No Fee | |
LLC โ S-Corp Package Form 2553 + salary guidance + payroll checklist | $250 | $0 | $250 | No Fee | |
Corp Annual Report | $50 | $150 | $200 | $400 late |
| Service | BF Fee | Gov't Fee | Total | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FL Nonprofit Incorporation | $250 | $70 | $320 | Florida | |
501(c)(3) โ 1023-EZ Small orgs under $50K projected revenue | $350 | $275IRS fee | $625 | Small Org | |
501(c)(3) โ Full 1023 Large org โ narrative, financials, board docs | $750 | $600IRS fee | $1,350 | Large Org | |
Nonprofit Annual Report | $40 | $61.25 | $101.25 | Florida |
| Service | BF Fee | Gov't Fee | Total | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ohio LLC Formation | $150 | $99 | $249 | Ohio | |
Operating Agreement | $85 | $0 | $85 | No Fee | |
EIN Only | $50 | $0 | $50 | No Fee | |
Ohio Corp Formation Min $99 โ graduated by shares authorized | $300 | $99+ | $399+ | Ohio | |
S-Corp Election | $250 | $0 | $250 | No Fee | |
501(c)(3) โ 1023-EZ | $350 | $275 | $625 | Small Org | |
501(c)(3) โ Full 1023 | $750 | $600 | $1,350 | Large Org | |
Nonprofit 5-Year Statement | $40 | $25 | $65 | Every 5 Yrs |
| Service | BF Fee | Gov't Fee | Total | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia LLC Formation | $150 | $110 | $260 | Georgia | |
Operating Agreement | $85 | $0 | $85 | No Fee | |
Annual Registration Jan 1 โ Apr 1, $60 total | $50 | $60$50+$10 svc | $110 | $25 late | |
GA Corp Formation | $300 | $110 | $410 | Georgia | |
S-Corp Election | $250 | $0 | $250 | No Fee | |
501(c)(3) โ 1023-EZ | $350 | $275 | $625 | Small Org | |
501(c)(3) โ Full 1023 | $750 | $600 | $1,350 | Large Org |
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