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.
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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 of situtation