Tax Planning & Compliance
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Description:
Strategic tax planning for business owners who want to reduce tax exposure, improve cash flow, and make informed decisions before year-end.
Price Range:
$300+ per planning engagement
or $200+ per hour
What We Do:
Review current-year financial performance
Estimate taxable income
Identify available deductions and credits
Review entity structure and tax efficiency
Plan owner compensation and distributions
Evaluate timing of income and expenses
Provide year-end tax planning recommendations
Coordinate planning with bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting
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Description:
Preparation and filing of federal and state business income tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors.
Price Range:
S Corporation: $800+
Partnership: $600+
C Corporation: $1,000+
Schedule C: $400+ when filed with individual return
What We Do:
Prepare federal business tax return
Prepare applicable state tax returns
Review financial statements and trial balance
Identify book-to-tax adjustments
Prepare depreciation schedules
Review owner basis, distributions, and equity activity
Prepare K-1s when applicable
Provide tax payment and filing instructions
Review return with client before filing
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Description:
Forward-looking tax planning for individuals, professionals, investors, and business owners who want to reduce surprises and plan more intentionally.
Price Range:
$200+ per planning session/engagement
What We Do:
Estimate current-year tax liability
Review wages, investments, business income, and deductions
Analyze withholding and estimated payments
Plan for capital gains, rental income, or self-employment income
Review itemized deduction opportunities
Evaluate retirement contribution strategies
Identify tax-saving opportunities before year-end
Provide action items and payment recommendations
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Description:
Preparation and filing of individual federal and state income tax returns, ranging from simple W-2 filings to more complex returns involving investments, rentals, businesses, and multiple states.
Price Range:
Basic Form 1040: $200+
Moderate complexity: $500+
Complex individual return: $800+
Additional state returns: $100+ each
What We Do:
Prepare federal Form 1040
Prepare state income tax returns
Review W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, and investment activity
Prepare Schedule A, C, D, E, or other required schedules
Review rental property activity
Calculate credits and deductions
Review tax payments and refunds due
Provide filing instructions and tax payment guidance
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Description:
Payroll and payroll tax support helps business owners pay employees properly, stay compliant with filing requirements, and avoid costly mistakes related to wages, withholdings, and payroll tax deposits.
Many business owners do not realize how quickly payroll issues can create tax problems, penalties, and reporting errors.
This service is designed to help clients manage payroll more confidently while keeping payroll-related tax obligations organized and on track.
Suggested Price Range:
Payroll coordination & oversight: $100+ per month
Payroll tax support only: $250+ depending on scope
Payroll setup / cleanup projects: $350+ depending on scope
More complex payroll tax issues, corrections, or agency response work may be billed separately or hourly.
What We Do:
Help set up payroll systems and processes
Coordinate with payroll providers
Review employee vs. contractor classification issues
Help ensure payroll tax accounts are properly registered
Review payroll reports for reasonableness and accuracy
Track federal and state payroll tax filing requirements
Assist with payroll tax deposit and filing coordination
Help reconcile payroll-related accounts in the books
Support W-2 and 1099 reporting coordination
Assist with payroll tax notices or compliance questions
Help identify and correct certain payroll setup or reporting issues
Coordinate payroll with owner compensation planning where applicable
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Description:
Guidance on state and local tax matters, including income tax, sales tax, payroll tax, business registrations, and compliance requirements.
Price Range:
$200+ depending on scope
What We Do:
Review state and local tax obligations
Evaluate sales tax registration requirements
Review payroll tax registration needs
Assist with state agency notices
Advise on business expansion into new states
Review local business license or tax requirements
Provide compliance recommendations
Coordinate with tax return preparation where applicable
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Description:
Calculation and planning for quarterly estimated tax payments to help individuals and business owners avoid underpayment penalties and year-end surprises.
Price Range:
$250+
Typically included in higher-level tax planning packages
What We Do:
Estimate annual taxable income
Calculate federal and state estimated payments
Review prior-year safe harbor rules
Analyze withholding and prior payments
Provide quarterly payment vouchers or instructions
Adjust estimates as income changes
Help plan for cash flow around tax deadlines
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Description:
Preparation of amended tax returns to correct previously filed federal or state returns.
Price Range:
$300+ per amended return
What We Do:
Review originally filed return
Identify required corrections
Prepare amended federal and/or state return
Calculate tax due or refund expected
Prepare supporting schedules and explanations
Provide filing instructions
Advise on timing, penalties, and follow-up items
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Description:
Support for individuals and businesses that receive notices from the IRS or state tax agencies.
Price Range:
$300+ depending on complexity
More involved representation may be billed hourly at $200+ per hour
What We Do:
Review IRS or state notice
Explain the issue and deadline
Compare notice to filed return and records
Draft written response
Gather supporting documentation
Communicate with taxing authority when appropriate
Help resolve balance due, penalty, or filing issues
Recommend next steps if the matter escalates