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How much does professional tax prep typically cost?
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:17 pm
I am considering having a professional prepare my taxes to see how it compares to the software...
I have fairly simple taxes, but not 1040EZ, basically a few investments, mortgage, etc....
how much does this type of tax prep typically cost?
I have fairly simple taxes, but not 1040EZ, basically a few investments, mortgage, etc....
how much does this type of tax prep typically cost?
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Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:18 pm to Spankum
louisiana culture >>> taxes culture
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:20 pm to Kafka
Mine is $250 annually unless you got some insane shite they gotta do.
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:20 pm to Spankum
if they are as simple as you imply, its probably a waste
that prep is pretty damned simple...not sure what a tax firm is gonna find that you don't already have
that prep is pretty damned simple...not sure what a tax firm is gonna find that you don't already have
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:21 pm to Spankum
About tree fiddy.
Is this joke still funny?
Is this joke still funny?
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:24 pm to Spankum
I pay $200 for a CPA to do them.
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:25 pm to Spankum
do you even schedule bro?
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:27 pm to Croacka
quote:
if they are as simple as you imply, its probably a waste that prep is pretty damned simple...not sure what a tax firm is gonna find that you don't already have
not sure...I have just always wondered if they knew any "secrets" that the software didn't catch...
also, doing it with the software and e-filing is getting to be pretty damn pricey in itself, so I thought I would throw the question out to see if I am actually saving money by doing it myself...
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:27 pm to Spankum
Basic return like that anywhere from $150 to $250
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:29 pm to boosiebadazz
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pay $200 for a CPA to do them.
I pay a cpa $85. I have very simple taxes.
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:30 pm to Spankum
Depends on how complex they are. You have any investment losses or interests in an LLC or partnership?
If you're simply wages and some deductions, I'd imagine the software could do a pretty good job.
If you're simply wages and some deductions, I'd imagine the software could do a pretty good job.
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:32 pm to mikelbr
I still show a loss from some trust fund losses and I have an interest in an LLC we have that shows some losses.
It well worth the $200 to me.
It well worth the $200 to me.
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:34 pm to Spankum
TaxAct is free to file.
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:35 pm to Spankum
Hodor!!
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:43 pm to boosiebadazz
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Depends on how complex they are. You have any investment losses or interests in an LLC or partnership? If you're simply wages and some deductions, I'd imagine the software could do a pretty good job.
no investment losses or interest in LLC...basically just wages, a bunch of 1099 DIV and 1099 INT, and the normal deductions....
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:44 pm to Rouge
300.00....200.00 federal and 100.00 state
Worth it given the complexity
Worth it given the complexity
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:44 pm to Spankum
If a few investments = a 1099-INT/DIV or two, maybe $250
If a few investments = a few 1099-CONS with decent amounts of activity, probably closer to $500
If a few investments = a few 1099-CONS with decent amounts of activity, probably closer to $500
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:47 pm to Spankum
I've always had the CPA do mine, but your arrangement seems like it would be fine for the software.
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:53 pm to mikelbr
This guy is likely only preparing exactly what you give him. It's hard for most firms to complete a return under $200 due to margins. Prime example, I had a client come into my office, this girl was married, owned a home and had a ton of unreimbursed business expenses. Prior cpa charged $90 dropped her w-2s in, took the standard deduction and called it a day. If I would've taken that approach, she easily would've owed 2k. Instead she had a refund of about $800 with about $500 charge for fees. Just be cautious of fees that low, he may be doing it 100% correct but that's really low for a cpa.
Posted on 4/12/15 at 7:55 pm to Spankum
for something simple like that its less than $500
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