Tax Help Fees
Tax services fees in 2021 (for 2020 tax returns)
Tax filers should know in advance what to expect to pay for tax filing services. I've published a guide to allow people to see the standard fees I have set up. The chart below is meant for simplicity but does not consider every filing situation. Fees vary with individual circumstances. The actual fee and other important details will be clearly stated in the engagement agreement that must be executed (usually via email or text) before we start work. Processing time is typically a few days but that detail will also be stated in the engagement agreement.
--E-Z individual tax return $75
--Regular individual tax return $160
--State or local tax return (after preparing a federal return) $15 (DC and other states that require additional work $25)
--Business return (Schedule C) $50 to $125
--Schedule A itemized deductions $25 to $125 (regardless of whether filed or an election is made to not file)
--E-filing state and federal: Free for federal; usually $12.95 to 19.99
--File an extension $15
--Paper filing (certified mail) $40 per return
Special Circumstances
--Any additional work beyond scope of work above $25-$75 (examples: Talking with other tax officials, monitoring tax accounts, etc}
--Financial and tax planning: priceless