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Income sources
The number and type of income forms — W-2s, 1099s, investment statements, business income — drive the schedules involved.
Pricing
Know what to expect before you file.
Fees are based on the work your return actually needs. We confirm the scope and the fee with you before preparation begins, so there are no surprises.
How fees are determined
Pay for the work your return actually needs.
Two returns with the same income can involve very different amounts of work. That is why we quote by situation rather than posting one number that does not hold.
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Entity type
Sole proprietors, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations file different returns with different requirements.
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Bookkeeping condition
Organized records keep fees down. Records that need cleanup add work, and the quote reflects that upfront.
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Additional filings
Multiple states, prior years, amended returns, or notices requiring separate work are scoped on their own.
Tax preparation
Pricing by return type.
These are recommended starting ranges for planning purposes, not guaranteed quotes. Additional forms, states, entities, cleanup, or complex tax situations may increase the fee.
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Individuals & families
Individual Tax Return
$185–$400
For straightforward W-2 income and common personal tax situations.
- ✓Basic federal individual return
- ✓Standard deduction and common income forms
- ✓Dependents or additional schedules may affect price
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Featured service · 1099 tax preparation
1099 Starter Return
$400–$600
For independent contractors, freelancers, and gig workers with one main income source and well-organized records.
- ✓1099-NEC, 1099-K, or similar income
- ✓Simple Schedule C and expense summary
- ✓Self-employment tax considerations
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Most common for self-employed
1099 Self-Employed Return
$600–$750
For self-employed taxpayers who need Schedule C reporting and a more detailed review of income and expenses.
- ✓Business income and eligible expense review
- ✓Multiple common 1099 income sources
- ✓Estimated-tax and recordkeeping considerations
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Added complexity
Complex Self-Employed Return
$750–$1,000+
For returns involving more complicated records, multiple business activities, or additional tax schedules.
- ✓More involved business expense records
- ✓Potential home office or asset/depreciation reporting
- ✓Final scope reviewed before work starts
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Business owners
Business Tax Returns
$920–$2,500+
For partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations, depending on entity type and complexity.
- ✓Partnership / Form 1065: $900–$1,800+
- ✓S corporation / Form 1120-S: $900–$1,800+
- ✓C corporation / Form 1120: $1,000–$2,500+
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Planning & accounting
Additional Services
Quoted by scope
For tax planning, bookkeeping, amended returns, prior-year filings, and IRS notice support.
- ✓Standalone tax planning: $300–$750
- ✓Bookkeeping: typically $450–$900/month
- ✓Fractional CFO services: typically $1,500–$3,500/month
Request a quote
Tell us your situation, get a clear fee.
Describe your income sources and situation through the contact form. We will reply with what the return involves and the fee to prepare it — confirmed before any work starts.
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Individual returns
W-2 income, dependents, education, and other common personal situations. Simple returns cost less; complexity is scoped, not padded.
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1099 & self-employed returns
Schedule C income, business expenses, and self-employment tax. Well-organized records are quoted accordingly — being organized literally pays.
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Business returns
Partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations, plus owner coordination. Quoted by entity type and complexity.
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Bookkeeping
Monthly, quarterly, or cleanup work. Fee depends on transaction volume and the condition of current records.
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Tax planning
Standalone planning engagements and estimated-tax plans, scoped to your year and income picture.
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Fractional CFO
Ongoing monthly or quarterly engagements. Quoted by scope after a financial discovery conversation.
Request a CFO quote →Preparation fees are separate from any taxes owed, government fees, and third-party charges. No particular refund or tax result is guaranteed.
Not sure which category fits?
Tell us about your income and filing situation. Please do not send Social Security numbers or tax documents through the form.