Comprehensive tax and business planning consultation

  • Investment $695 (savings above the investment amount are guaranteed).
  • Review of business, assets, estate, tax. Recommendations and action items are provided during the meeting.
  • Review of prior-year tax return and recommendations on specific tax strategies.

Year-End Consultations are available. The best time to schedule a year-end consultation is in October.

Advisory Services plus Tax Returns

AspenVailBreckenridge
Monthly Fee Starts At:$800$500$300
One-Time Onboarding Fee (Custom Quoted) Starts At:VariesVariesVaries
Frequency Of Tax Strategies/EstimatesAny TimeQuarterlyAnnual
Planning Meetings w/Your Financial & Estate Team👍
IRS Audit Representation (up to 10 hours per year)👍*
VIP Rewards👍
Meetings w/ManagementAny Time, (Scheduled in Advance)Quarterly Zoom Strategy Meeting (Scheduled in Advance)Annual Zoom Strategy Meeting (Scheduled in Advance)
VIP Emergency Access 👍👍
Annual Pre-Payment Discount5%5%5%
Pickup/Delivery Service👍👍👍
IRS Notice Response (up to 3 per year)**👍👍
Support with Your Dedicated Project Manager👍Phone & Email OnlyEmail Only
Prioritized Communication System👍👍👍
24/7 Cloud To Gather, Organize, and Sign Tax Docs👍👍👍
Federal & State Tax Returns***👍👍👍
Video & Screen Cast Communication👍👍👍
Amended Returns & BackworkQuotedQuotedQuoted
QB Bookkeeping PackageSeparate Flat FeeSeparate Flat FeeSeparate Flat Fee
ROI 200% +, See a list of our competitive advantages

Bookkeeping

  • $300 perfect for startups and solopreneurs with no employees, keeping things simple and cost-effective.
  • $495 designed for small businesses with low transaction volume and minimal complexity.
  • $795 ideal for growing businesses managing more transactions and starting to scale operations.
  • $950 for established businesses with moderate complexity and around 5 employees.
  • $1,295 for established businesses with moderate complexity and around 10 employees.
  • $2,495 tailored for businesses with significant transaction volume above 15 employees and increasing complexity
  • $4,995 the last stop for large companies before they hire their own in house accountant. Nearing 25 employees.
  • Catch Up Bookkeeping starts at $300 a month

Payroll

  • Payroll Fees start at $120 per month.

★ Business Tax Return or Schedule C 

A CPA with expertise in business tax preparation ensures compliance and identifies deductions that maximize savings. Disclosure: consultation, phone/zoom calls, and emails are additional charges to the prices below. 

  • Sole Proprietorships:
    • $280–$1,200 for Schedule C (business income and expenses).
  • LLCs and Partnerships:
    • $950–$2,500 for Partnership or multi-member LLC returns (Form 1065) and individual partner K-1s.
  • Corporations:
    • $950–$2,500 for C Corporation (Form 1120) or S Corporation (Form 1120S) filings. 

★ Individual Tax Return

The tax preparation fees are generally form-based starting $350. 

  • Simple Tax Returns:
    • $350–$400 for basic filings, such as individual tax returns (Form 1040) with a standard deduction, W-2 income and Interest.
  • Moderately Complex Returns:
    • $400–$600 for returns involving itemized deductions, multiple income streams, or investment income.
  • Complex Returns:
    • $850–$1,600 or more for returns that include small business income (Schedule C), rental properties (Schedule E), or foreign income reporting.

Specialized services ensure compliance and reduce the risk of costly mistakes in these complex situations. The following scenarios increase the complexity of tax returns, potentially raising CPA fees.

  • Real Estate Income:
  • Foreign Income and Assets:
    • Reporting foreign income (Form 2555), financial accounts (FBAR), or assets (Form 8938) typically adds $500–$1,000 to the total cost.
  • 1040NR Nonresident Tax Return starts at $475
  • Extra charge for start-ups with derivatives (depends on complexities)
  • Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations (5471)
    $1,350-$2,000
  • Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) (8621) $250-$300 (Per Fund/Acct)
  • Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets (8938)