You generally need to file a tax return for your business in the first year you operate. The specific requirements depend on your business type:
Sole Proprietorship: Report income and expenses on your personal tax return using Schedule C (Form 1040)
Partnership: File an annual information return using Form 1065 and report your share of income on your personal tax return.
Corporation: File an income tax return using Form 1120 annually.
S Corporation: File Form 1120S and report your share of income on your personal tax return120S and report your share of income on your personal tax return