Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll Pricing

An engagement letter and retainer are required before we begin any tax preparation, tax consulting, or accounting/bookkeeping work. Most business and tax services fall within the fee ranges below. Fees reflect time spent, complexity, personnel level, and task type (interviews, preparation, review, planning, research, notices). Estimates are not guarantees. Disorganized documentation or work outside scope will increase time and fees. Our billings reflect both time and charges, including difficulty, size, deadlines, staff experience, client cooperation, and the value delivered.

Individual Tax Preparation

Form 1040

Minimum fee: $385

Typical standalone range: $385–$895
Fee basis: Time required varies year to year with changes in income, family, and law.
First‑year setup fee: $50–$100

Business Tax Preparation

Forms 1065, 1120, 1120‑S

Minimum fee: $1,500

Typical range: $1,850–$6,000 depending on record quality and complexity
Fee basis: Time required varies year to year with changes in income, family, and law.
First‑year setup fee: $100–$250 (quoted before work begins)

Single‑Member LLC

CA Form 568

Minimum fee: $385

Typical range: $385–$500
Fee basis: Time required varies year to year with changes in income, family, and law.
Note: Additional time may be needed to verify gross receipts and estimated payments.

Bookkeeping Costs

QuickBooks Accounting

Minimum fee: $250

Average Monthly Costs

Low Complexity/Low (1 to 2 accounts, 0 - 100 transaction): $250 – $400/month
Average Small Business(3 to 4 accounts, 100 - 300 transaction): $400 – $750/month
High Complexity/High Volume(5+ accounts, 400+ transaction): $750 – $2,500+/month

Payroll

QuickBooks Payroll

Minimum fee: $125

Flat Monthly Fee(monthly): $100 + $25/Employee
Per-Pay-Cycle Fee( bi-monthly, 2x/month): $100 + $50/Employee
Additional Billable Services
- Year-End Filings: $50 base + $5 per form for W-2 and 1099 processing
- Initial Setup/Cleanup: $500 – $2,500 depending on the backlog and complexity of prior errors.
- Audit Representation: Charge depend on situtation