Tax Preparation Pricing

At Saroufim CPA, we provide high-quality tax preparation for individuals, business owners, estates, and partnerships. Our pricing reflects the expertise, analysis, and compliance required to prepare accurate and defensible tax returns. We work with clients who value professional advice over low-cost, high-volume tax preparation.

All fees are reviewed and confirmed before work begins.

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  • Simple Individual Tax Returns

    Starting at $300

    • W-2 income only

    • Standard deduction

    • Single state filing

    Moderate Complexity Individual Returns

    $400–$600

    • Multiple W-2s or 1099s

    • Investment or retirement income

    • Itemized deductions

    Complex Individual Tax Returns

    $700+

    • Multiple income sources

    • Rental properties

    • Schedule C or investment activity

    • Multi-state filings

  • Pricing typically ranges from $900 to $3,500+

    • Simple estates or trusts: starting at $900

    • Moderate complexity (multiple beneficiaries or investment accounts): $1,500–$2,500

    • Complex estates or trusts: $2,500–$3,500+

    Beneficiary K-1s, fiduciary accounting, and state filings are billed separately.

  • Most S corporation clients fall between $2,000 and $3,500

    • Simple S Corporations: starting at $1,500

      • One shareholder

      • Clean bookkeeping records

      • Single state filing

    • Moderate Complexity S Corporations: $2,000–$2,800

      • Multiple shareholders

      • Depreciation schedules

      • Minor bookkeeping adjustments

    • Complex S Corporations: $3,000–$4,000+

      • Multi-state activity

      • Inventory or cost of goods sold

      • Shareholder basis tracking

      • Higher revenue or industry-specific considerations

  • Pricing typically ranges from $1,800 to $5,000+

    • Simple Partnerships: starting at $1,800

      • Two partners

      • Straightforward ownership and allocations

    • Moderate Complexity Partnerships: $2,500–$3,500

      • Multiple partners

      • Guaranteed payments

      • Rental real estate or depreciation

    • Complex Partnerships: $3,500–$5,000+

      • Special allocations or profit-sharing arrangements

      • Multi-state filings

      • Section 754 elections or basis adjustments

      • Real estate or investment partnerships

How Pricing Is Determined

Tax preparation fees are influenced by:

  • Complexity of the return

  • Quality of records provided

  • Number of states filed

  • Level of analysis and compliance required

Clients requiring bookkeeping cleanup, multi-state filings, or advanced tax reporting should expect higher fees.

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