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    • FILE YOUR TAX RETURN
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    • PRICING
    • ISSUE A 1099 OR W2
    • ANOTHER LOOK TAX REVIEW
    • SPECIALS
    • TAX DEBT PROBLEMS
    • TAX PLANNING
    • TAX SAVINGS
    • TAX TRANSCRIPT SERVICE
    • SALES TAX FILING
    • DOCUMENT UPLOAD
  • BUSINESS SERVICES
    • ISSUE A 1099 & W2
    • BOOKKEEPING
    • BUSINESS CREATION
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PERSONAL & BUSINESS Preparation Cost

CASH PAY PERSONAL TAX RETURN

COUPONS CANNOT BE APPLIED TOWARD SERVICES THAT COST $175 OR LESS. ** ALL PRICES INCLUDE FEDERAL & 1 STATE PREPARATION & ELECTRONIC FILING OF RETURN *** STANDARD PRICING IS THE NORMAL PRICING; IF YOU CHOOSE TO UTILIZE OUR VIRTUAL ONLINE SERVICE, THE RATE IS DISCOUNTED. ***

** EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE TAX RETURN **

$39.95

This must be requested by 12 NOON (CST) ON APRIL 14TH 2026! We will send a request to the IRS and 1 state for additional time to file your tax return. CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AND PAY FOR THE SERVICE. 

** TRUMP ACCOUNT SETUP **

$75.00

Filed along side your tax return; applies to parents claiming children under 11. Children 10 & under qualify for a philanthropic deposit of $250 if they live in a zipcode where the median income is $150,000. Children born between 2025 and 2028 receive $1,000 from the government no matter what zipcode they live in. This service is in addtion to your tax return preparation fee. 

** OBBA TAX DEDUCTIONS. **

$75.00

Form required for No tax on tips, No tax on overtime, and No tax on auto loan interest. This service is in addition to your tax return preparation fee. 

** FEDERAL INSTALLMENT PLAN REQUEST FILED WITH TAX RETURN ON FORM 9465 **

$95.00

This must be requested BEFORE WE FILE YOUR TAX RETURN. Rather than sit on the phone with the IRS, or try and request a payment plan online, you can request this service before we file your tax return. 

** TRANSCRIPT ** WAGE & INCOME, ACCOUNT, OR TAX RETURN REQUEST (FOR 1 YEAR)

$95 SINGLE $180 MARRIED

Do you need your transcripts from the IRS? Have you tried getting through, to the IRS, but you can't reach them?  We will reach out to the IRS on your behalf, and get your wage and income, tax return transcript, and account transcript for 1 tax filing year.  CLICK HERE TO REQUEST THE SERVICE, DOWNLOAD THE AUTHORIZATION FORM, AND PAY FOR THE SERVICE. 

** ANOTHER LOOK TAX RETURN REVIEW ONLINE **

$310 STANDARD $195 ONLINE

Did you pay more in taxes than you needed to? How about 3 years ago? Our tax return reviews typically net new clients refunds in the amount of $428-$2,200. What would you do with that kind of money? Would you invest your refund, start a business, improve your home, or take a college course? Let us help you by booking your review today! 

** AMENDED RETURN

$375

The cost to amend a Federal or State return. This fee is in addition to the cost of preparing a correct return. Amendments occur when client's don't provide all tax documents, forget a dependent, forget expenses, etc. We strongly recommend that you ensure you have all of your tax documents before filing. 

SENIORS, DISABLED PERSONS, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS UNDER 21.

$395 STANDARD $295 ONLINE

Filers with no children, no home, no investments, & no business. Includes the Preparation & filing of Federal taxes, along with the preparation & filing of state taxes. MARRIED FILING JOINT IS AN ADDITIONAL $50.  INCLUDES 2 TAX DOCS (4 IF MARRIED). ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE  TYPICALLY $8 PER DOCUMENT, NOT INCLUDING INVESTMENT DOCUMENTS. UNTIL WE SEE YOUR TAX DOCUMENTS, WE CANNOT GIVE YOU THE EXACT PRICE. YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT PRICE PRIOR TO WORK BEING DONE. REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.  

BASIC RETURN. Single Filer no children, no home, no investments/business.

$425 STANDARD $325 ONLINE

Filers with no children, no home, no investments, & no business. Includes the Preparation & filing of Federal taxes, along with the preparation & filing of state taxes. THIS PRICE INCLUDES 2 TAX DOCUMENTS TOTAL NOT INCLUDING INVESTMENT DOCUMENTS. EARNED INCOME CREDIT SCHEDULE, EIC IS $50 ADDITIONAL (if you qualify). UNTIL WE SEE YOUR TAX DOCUMENTS, WE CANNOT GIVE YOU THE EXACT PRICE. YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT PRICE PRIOR TO WORK BEING DONE. REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.   

STANDARD RETURN. Homeowners Or Filers With Dependents.

$475 STANDARD $375 ONLINE

Filers with children that they claim, dependents, or homeowners. Includes the Preparation & filing of Federal  & State taxes. DOES NOT INCLUDE COST FOR INVESTMENT TAX DOCUMENTS, RENTAL PROPERTIES, UBER/LYFT DRIVERS, 1099 INCOME, SMALL BUSINESS, ETC. THIS PRICE INCLUDES 2 TAX DOCUMENTS. EARNED INCOME CREDIT SCHEDULE, EIC IS $50 ADDITIONAL (if you qualify). UNTIL WE SEE YOUR TAX DOCUMENTS, WE CANNOT GIVE YOU THE EXACT PRICE.YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT PRICE BEFORE WORK BEGINS. REQUEST PORTAL 

STANDARD WITH SPOUSE. Married filing jointly.

$535 STANDARD $435 ONLINE

Filers with children that they claim, dependents, or homeowners. Includes the Preparation & filing of Federal  & State taxes. Doesn't include investments DOCUMENTS, RENTAL PROPERTIES, UBER/LYFT DRIVERS, 1099 INCOME, SMALL BUSINESS, ETC. THIS PRICE INCLUDES 4 TAX DOCUMENTS TOTAL. EARNED INCOME CREDIT SCHEDULE, EIC IS $50 ADDITIONAL (if you qualify). UNTIL WE SEE YOUR TAX DOCUMENTS, WE CANNOT GIVE YOU THE EXACT PRICE.YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT PRICE BEFORE WORK BEGINS REQUEST PORTAL

LANDLORDS PERSONAL 1040 + 1 RENTAL PROPERTY (Max 1 Rental properties)

$795 STANDARD $695 ONLINE

Standard 1040 filer with children, home, and a rental property. This rate includes 1 rental property max. Additional rental properties are billed at $100 each. FIRST-YEAR LANDLORDS REQUIRE A NEW PROPERTY SETUP & SETTLEMENT STATEMENT CONVERSION FOR $95. MARRIED FILING JOINT IS AN ADDITIONAL $50. UNTIL WE SEE YOUR TAX DOCUMENTS, WE CANNOT GIVE YOU THE EXACT PRICE.YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT PRICE BEFORE WORK BEGINS.  REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.   

PERSONAL 1040 WITH SIDE BUSINESS/1 PERSON LLC. BUSINESS INCOME MAX $5K

$695 STANDARD $595 ONLINE

Standard 1040 filer with children, home, and a side business. This plan includes 1 side business income. Additional side income of 1099s will cost extra. MARRIED FILING JOINT IS AN ADDITIONAL $50. INCLUDES 2 TAX DOCS (4 IF MARRIED).  EARNED INCOME CREDIT SCHEDULE IS $50 ADDITIONAL (if you qualify). UNTIL WE SEE YOUR TAX DOCUMENTS, WE CANNOT GIVE YOU THE EXACT PRICE.YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT PRICE BEFORE WORK BEGINS. REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.   

PERSONAL 1040 WITH SIDE BUSINESS, OR 1 PERSON LLC. BUSINESS INCOME $5K- $10

$795 STANDARD $695 ONLINE

Standard 1040 filer with children, home, and a side business. This plan includes 1 side business income. Additional side income of 1099s will cost extra.  MARRIED FILING JOINT IS AN ADDITIONAL $50. INCLUDES 2 TAX DOCS (4 IF MARRIED).  EARNED INCOME CREDIT SCHEDULE IS $50 ADDITIONAL (if you qualify). UNTIL WE SEE YOUR TAX DOCUMENTS, WE CANNOT GIVE YOU THE EXACT PRICE.YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT PRICE BEFORE WORK BEGINS.  REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.   

PERSONAL 1040 WITH SIDE BUSINESS/1 PERSON LLC INCOME OVER $10,100+

$895 STANDARD $795 ONLINE

Standard 1040 filer with children, home, and a side business. This plan includes 1 side business income. Additional side income 1099's will cost extra.  Additional side income of 1099s will cost extra.  MARRIED FILING JOINT IS AN ADDITIONAL $50. INCLUDES 2 TAX DOCS (4 IF MARRIED).  EARNED INCOME CREDIT SCHEDULE IS $50 ADDITIONAL (if you qualify). UNTIL WE SEE YOUR TAX DOCUMENTS, WE CANNOT GIVE YOU THE EXACT PRICE.YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT PRICE BEFORE WORK BEGINS  REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.   

ADDITIONAL RENTAL PROPERTY (Schedule E) Added to the cost of 1040 prep fee.

$100

Rental property income is reported on Schedule E, and attached to your 1040. The 1st property is included with your 1040 return, each additional property will be billed at $100. 

Depreciation Not Taken On Rental In Previous Years Added to cost of 1040.

$1,250

IRS required form used to claim depreciation not taken in previous years on rental property. Our office typically sees the form produce TAX DEDUCTION OF $20,000+. Pricing starts at $1,250; the final quote will be given once we receive all required documentation. 

Schedule D & 8949 Reporting Stock & Crypto Capital Gains/Losses.

$50

Reporting Stock & Crypto Capital Gains/Losses.

Sell of home Non Primary Residence

$100

Sell of inherited home, second home, investment home, etc.

EARNED INCOME CREDIT (Schedule EIC)

$50

Form Required to claim earned income credit.

Form 2441Child and Dependent Care Expenses

$35

Form Required to claim child and dependent care expenses.

Schedule 8812 Child Tax Credit

$35

Form Required to claim child and dependent care expenses.

Form 8863 EDUCATION CREDIT Form 1098-T. American Opportunity or Lifetime Le

$50

If you have a 1098-T included in your documents, and you qualify for the American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning education, this credit is claimed on form 8863.

ADDITIONAL STATE PERSONAL RETURN

$95

For those that lived in 2 states, have income from 2 states, or that has income from a state that they don't live in.  

ADDITIONAL STATE BUSINESS RETURN

$125

For those that lived in 2 states, have income from 2 states, or that has income from a state that they don't live in.  


Cash Pay BUSINESS Tax Return Price List

THESE RATES INCLUDE 1 HOUR OF BOOKKEEPING! IF YOU NEED BOOKKEEPING PLEASE SEE BELOW.

Partnership Return (2 Member LLC) Files on Form 1065 Filing Under $100k.

$1395 STANDARD $1295 ONLINE

1065 for partnerships, or 2 member LLC's. K1's will be provided for you to file with your personal return. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE BOOKKEEPING. YOU MUST HAVE AN ACCURATE PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT. THOSE WITH REVENUES OVER $250,000 NEED AN ACCURATE BALANCE SHEET.  REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.   

Partnership Return (2 Member LLC) Files on Form 1065 Filing $101k+.

$1495 STANDARD $1,395 ONLINE

1065 for partnerships, or 2 member LLC's. K1's will be provided for you to file with your personal return. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE BOOKKEEPING. YOU MUST HAVE AN ACCURATE PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT. THOSE WITH REVENUES OVER $250,000 NEED AN ACCURATE BALANCE SHEET.   REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.   

S-Corp. 1120S S-Corp Filing Under $100k.

$1395 STANDARD $1295 ONLINE

1120-S For businesses earning less than $100,000 in annual revenue. K1's will be provided for you to file with your personal return. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE BOOKKEEPING. YOU MUST HAVE AN ACCURATE PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT. THOSE WITH REVENUES OVER $250,000 NEED AN ACCURATE BALANCE SHEET. REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.   

S-Corp. 1120S S-Corp filing $101k+.

$1495 STANDARD $1395 ONLINE

1120-S For businesses earning $101,000 plus in annual revenue. K1's will be provided for you to file with your personal return. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE BOOKKEEPING. YOU MUST HAVE AN ACCURATE PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT. THOSE WITH REVENUES OVER $250,000 NEED AN ACCURATE BALANCE SHEET.  REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.    

C-Corp1120 C-corporation Filing Under 100k.

$1395 STANDARD $1295 ONLINE

1120 For businesses earning less than $100,000 in annual revenue. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE BOOKKEEPING. YOU MUST HAVE AN ACCURATE PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT. THOSE WITH REVENUES OVER $250,000 NEED AN ACCURATE BALANCE SHEET.  REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.   

C-Corp1120 C-corporation Filing 101k+.

$1495 STANDARD $1395 ONLINE

1120 For businesses earning $101,000 plus in annual revenue. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE BOOKKEEPING. YOU MUST HAVE AN ACCURATE PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT. THOSE WITH REVENUES OVER $250,000 NEED AN ACCURATE BALANCE SHEET.  REQUEST PORTAL ACCESS.   

TAX BOOKKEEPING PER HOUR. Requires electronic connection to acounts.

$160

Bookkeeping rate for tax filing purposes. Minimum 6 hours. Please note, there is a $95 per month surcharge for accounts that are commingled with personal income & expenses.  If you want to do your own bookkeeping, please use our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G2dDt9TMn0&t=85s  

TAX BOOKKEEPING PER HOUR FOR MANUAL PROCESSING of paper/.pdf bank statement

$185

Bookkeeping rate for tax filing purposes. Minimum 6 hours. Please note, there is a $95 per month surcharge for accounts that are commingled with personal income & expenses If you want to do your own bookkeeping, please use our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G2dDt9TMn0&t=85s 

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