Pricing

Transparent Pricing · 2025–2026 Season

Simple, Honest Tax Prep Pricing

Flat-fee pricing based on your return type — no surprises, no hidden charges. All prices include federal + one state return and free e-filing.

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Essential

Simple W-2 filers with standard deduction and straightforward income

Starting at

^$175

Range: $175 – $275

✓ Form 1040 — federal return
✓ One state return
✓ Standard deduction
✓ Up to 2 W-2 forms
✓ Child Tax Credit / EIC
✓ Free e-file + direct deposit
✓ Digital copy of return
— Itemized deductions
— Self-employment income

Prior Year Returns — We've Got You Covered

Haven't filed for a previous year? We prepare returns going back to 2019. Late filing is almost always better than not filing — we'll minimize penalties, recover any refund you're owed, and bring you back into compliance with the IRS. All prior year returns are mailed (IRS does not accept e-file for prior years).

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Prior Year Pricing

^$225

Per year, starting at
+ applicable tier fee

+$75 surcharge per prior year

Service / Return Type	Forms & Schedules	Starting Price
Sole Proprietor / Single-Member LLC Self-employed individuals, independent contractors, freelancers, and gig workers with business income reported on your personal return	Form 1040 + Schedule C + SE	Starting at $425 Range: $425 – $750
Multi-Member LLC / Partnership Two or more owners. Includes preparation of the entity return and K-1s for each partner. Per-member K-1 filing included (up to 3 members).	Form 1065 + K-1s	Starting at $850 Range: $850 – $1,600
S Corporation Popular for LLCs S-Corp election filers. Includes shareholder K-1s (up to 2 shareholders). Payroll reconciliation and reasonable salary review included.	Form 1120-S + K-1s	Starting at $995 Range: $995 – $2,000
C Corporation Standard C-Corp entities. Includes basic balance sheet reconciliation. Multi-state apportionment available at additional cost.	Form 1120	Starting at $1,200 Range: $1,200 – $3,500+
Non-Profit Organization 501(c)(3) and other exempt organizations. Includes basic schedules. Complex public charity filings may require additional time.	Form 990 / 990-EZ	Starting at $750 Range: $750 – $1,500
Estate & Trust Return Fiduciary income tax returns for estates and trusts, including beneficiary K-1 preparation.	Form 1041 + K-1s	Starting at $650 Range: $650 – $1,400
Business — Prior Year Return Late Filing Delinquent business returns for prior tax years. Penalty abatement assistance included. Add this to any business return tier above.	All entity types · per year	Add-on per year +$150 Above applicable base fee

📋 Business Return Pricing Notes

📑 Prices above include the entity return and one state. Additional states are $100–$150 each.

👥 Each additional K-1 beyond the included count is $65 per K-1.

📚 Bookkeeping cleanup or catch-up before filing is quoted separately at $75–$125/hr.

⚡ Rush processing (7-day turnaround) carries a 25% expedite surcharge.

📞 A free 20-minute consultation is included to determine your exact tier before any commitment.

💼 Business tax prep fees are generally deductible as an ordinary business expense.

Individual Return Add-Ons

Additional State Return

Each state beyond the first included in your base tier

$75per state

Rental Property (Schedule E)

Each additional rental unit beyond the first

$95per unit

Cryptocurrency / Digital Assets

Gain/loss reconciliation from exchange statements

$75+ $25/exchange

Amended Return (Form 1040-X)

Correcting a previously filed return — federal or state

$175per return

IRS Extension Filing

Form 4868 — automatic 6-month extension (Oct 15 deadline)

$35federal + state

Foreign Income / FBAR

Form 2555, FBAR, or FATCA reporting for foreign accounts

$150+per form/filing

Year-Round & Planning Services

Tax Planning Consultation

1-hr strategy session for deduction maximization & withholding

$150per session

Quarterly Estimated Tax Calc

Form 1040-ES calculations for Q1–Q4 (self-employed filers)

$125annual

W-4 Withholding Optimization

Review & recalculate employee W-4 to hit your refund target

$50per filer

IRS Audit Representation

Full representation before the IRS Examination Division

$175per hour

IRS Notice Response

Drafting and submitting a response to an IRS CP or LTR notice

$95per notice

Penalty Abatement Request

First-time penalty abatement or reasonable cause letter to IRS

$125per request

📂 Prior Year Returns

Late or Unfiled Returns — Any Year Back to 2019

Prior year returns are priced at your applicable tier rate plus a $75 per-year surcharge to account for researching prior-law tax rules, manual mailing (no e-file allowed by IRS for prior years), and penalty abatement assistance. Multiple delinquent years are discounted — call for a bundle quote.

Per Prior Year

^+$75

Added to your base tier price
Bundle discount available for 2+ years

ℹ️ What's Always Included — At No Extra Charge

✅ Federal + one state return at all tiers

📧 Free e-filing for current-year returns

🔒 Secure document portal for uploading your tax docs

📋 Digital copy of your completed return (PDF)

🛡️ IRS audit support for returns we prepare

📞 20-min free consultation to confirm your pricing tier

Not Sure Which Tier You Need?

Use our free 2025 tax estimator to preview your situation, or schedule a free 20-minute consultation — we'll confirm your tier before you pay a cent.

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