Transparent Tax Preparation Pricing

No surprises.

We provide a price range upfront, and our goal is simple: help you legally save more than the cost of our fee.

These are typical prices. Lengthy or complex tax returns may be higher than the amounts listed.

Personal Tax Return Pricing Guide

Tax returns generally range from $800 to $2,000, depending on time, risk, and overall complexity. At times, they can be less than $800, and at times they are more than $2,000. We are happy to talk with you and give you an estimate.

Tax Type

  • Federal Income Tax Return
  • Your Resident State
  • Each Additional State
  • Ultra-High-Income ($1M-$5M)
  • Ultra-High-Income (Over $5M)
  • Itemized Deductions Above Standard Deduction
  • Interest and Dividends
  • Self-Employment Income (case-by-case)
  • Rental Income (case-by-case)
  • Capital Gains and Losses
  • Sale of Primary Home
  • Net Investment Income Tax
  • Foreign Financial Assets over $50,000
  • Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts over $10,000
  • Sale of Business Property or Rental Home
  • Foreign Tax Credit
  • Stock Basis for S-Corp
  • Depreciation Schedule
  • Shareholder/Beneficiary Income, Deductions or Losses

Tax FORM

  • Form 1040
  • Form 140
  • Varies
  • Varies
  • Varies
  • Schedule A
  • Schedule B
  • Schedule C
  • Schedule E
  • Schedule D / 8949
  • Form 8949
  • Form 8960
  • Form 8938
  • Form FINCEN 114
  • Form 4797
  • Form 1116
  • Form 7203
  • Form 4562
  • Form K-1

PricING

  • $800
  • No Charge
  • $50
  • $1,000
  • Discussed upfront
  • $100
  • $50-$200
  • $300-$500 per business
  • $300-$500 per rental
  • $100-$500
  • $200
  • $50
  • $100-$300
  • $100-$300
  • $50-$200
  • $100-$200
  • $25
  • $25-$100
  • $25-$100

Business Tax Return Pricing

S-Corp, Partnership, C-Corp, and Trust tax returns typically fall within these ranges, based on complexity, bookkeeping accuracy, and assets:

Business Size (Annual Sales)

  • Sales under $250,000
  • Sales $250,000 – $1 million
  • Sales $1 million – $5 million
  • Sales $5 million – $10 million
  • Sales or assets over $10 million

Typical Price Range

  • $800-$1,000
  • $1,000-$1,500
  • $1,500-$2,500
  • $2,500-$5,500
  • $5,500 and up
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First Responder and Teacher Discount

If you are a current or retired police officer, firefighter, or teacher, we offer $100 off your tax return – a small way to thank you for what you do.

Want a quote for your situation? Call 480-588-6100.