Some taxpayers prefer to pay based on the time it takes to prepare their return. Other prefer to pay based on the forms used. Still others prefer flat rate pricing. Each method has their merits and pitfalls. I let you choose the fee method you prefer.
If you would like me to prepare your return based on the time it takes me, my hourly rate is $225. I require a deposit of $225 before I will begin preparation and the balance prior to electronically filing your return .
If you would like me to prepare your return based on my flat fee schedule, my prices are listed below. I required the full amount to be paid before I will begin preparation.
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Service
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Flat Fee
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| Form 1040 including itemized deductions (Sch A) and 1 state return | $375 |
| Schedule C (sole proprietor or independent contractor) including depreciation, self-employment tax calculation (Schedule SE) and home office deduction | $250 each business |
| Schedule D (capital gains/losses) | $75 up to 10 transactions |
| Schedule E (rental property, K-1 flow through entities, etc.) | $75 each property, K-1, etc. |
| Each additional state return | $150 |
| Paper copy of your return mailed to you (electronic copy emailed is free) | $25 |
If you would like me to prepar your return based on a per form fee, my per form prices are listed below. I require a deposit of $150 before I will begin preparation and the balance prior to electronically filing your return.
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Form
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Fee Per Form
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| Form 1040 | $150 |
| Schedule A (itemized deductions) | $75 |
| Schedule B (interest & dividends) | $30 |
| Schedule C (sole proprietor or independent contractor) | $150 |
| Schedule D (capital gains/losses) | $70 |
| Schedule E (rental property, K-1 flow through entities, etc.) | $75 |
| Form 4562 (depreciation) | $75 |
| Schedule SE (self-employment tax) | $30 |
| Form 2441 (child care credit) | $25 |
| Form 8829 (Business Use of Home) | $30 |
| Form 8889 (Health Savings Account) | $30 |
| Each additional state return | $150 |
| Paper copy of your return mailed to you (electronic copy emailed is free) | $25 |
I professionally prepare business tax returns for U.S. Businesses located in the United States. All fees include electronic filing when available, an electronic copy and a paper copy will be sent to you for your records.
| Form 1120 - Corporate Return and 1 state return (includes LLC taxed as a corporation) | $800 |
| Form 1120S - S-Corporation Return and 1 state with up to 2 shareholders (includes LLCs taxed as a S-Corporation) | $800 |
| Form 1065 - Partnership Return and 1 state return with up to 2 partners (includes LLC taxed as a partnership) | $800 |
| Each additional shareholder/partner/member | $75 each |
| Each additional state return | $150 |
| Paper copy of your return mailed to you (electronic copy emailed is free) | $25 |
If you have any business or rental properties YOU are required to maintain your own bookkeeping and provide me with the necessary information to prepare an accurate tax return based on your bookkeeping. Many people use Quicken or QuickBooks. These programs provide you the ability to produce financial statements that you can send me to use in the preparation of your return. I will NOT do bookkeeping for you.
As federal and state governments struggle with deficits, the IRS and state taxing authorities have stepped up tax investigations and tax audits. For a little more than the cost of a stamp they are sending out millions of tax notices along with a tax bill. In many cases the tax bill is not correct. Because there are so many notices, many of which are erroneous, I can no longer afford to respond to them free of charge, even if it is in regards to a return that I prepared.
My fee to respond to a tax notice in regards to a return I prepared is $50 per contact (letter, fax, phone call) with the taxing authority regarding the notice.
My fee to respond to a tax notice in regards to a return that I did not prepare is $75 per contact (letter, fax, phone call) with the taxing authority.
In the event of an office or face-to-face examination, I am able to represent you upon request. Such additional services will be billed to you as my efforts are incurred. These services will include billing at my standard hourly rate of $250 per hour plus direct expenses for computer services, fax transmissions, report production and out of pocket costs, including travel expenses.
