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Small Green Plants

Fees
(Fixed Fee & Hourly)


Fixed Fee pricing model
 

  • We provide year-round relationships and a transformative approach from service provider to strategic advisor, or partner. Fixed Fee pricing by CPA's provides transparent pricing for 'standard' services that are consistent year-over-year and fosters an ongoing client-CPA relationship.

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  • This pricing model facilitates price expectations, so the client doesn't have to worry about additional costs for minor changes to their services. Sometimes clients sell a home, sell business equipment, or, add a new retirement plan for their business. Imagine not having to worry about a bigger tax bill for the additional work! These are the benefits of a Fixed Fee pricing model.  

 

  • Some clients do not always fit into Fixed Fee tier, and they always have the choice to opt out of a tier and pay hourly rates before the engagement is signed. For more complex tax situations that involve multiple tax elections, or unique tax treatments, hourly rates work much better for both client and CPA. We believe that Fixed Fee tier's are best for what we consider standard work that you can base on volume of work required and varying level's of complexity that need to be managed as they come up from time to time. 

 

  • Very complex situations that come up with Fixed Fee clients that do require significant work and/or time may be billed separately. Your CPA will communicate these matters if they arise. These situations are considered on a case-by-case basis as we make every effort to deliver services within the Fixed Fee pricing model.  â€‹â€‹â€‹

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  • An outline of the typical requirements at each Fixed Fee tier is outlined below and are meant to serve as a guide. All clients have the option to engage for these services at an hourly rate. A review of prior year tax returns is needed before engagement.


The Reasonable
 

Tier 1, The Reasonable, has the lightest requirements for the service engaged for. The limits for this tier are outlined below, but should serve as a general guide. 

1040 - $480

Homeowner with deductions, no more than 1 dependent, and not self-employed. Typical clients under this tier have no investments to account for in tax prep.  

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S-Corp - $900

1 Shareholder with standard tax prep requirements year-over-year.  

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Partnership - $1,080:

2 Partners with standard tax prep requirements year-over-year. 

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Small Business Accounting. - $400/mo.:

Less than 250 transactions monthly (When Payroll Add-on is included - $450/mo.)


The Manageable
 

Tier 2, The Manageable, has moderate requirements for the service engaged for. The limits for this tier are outlined below, but should serve as a general guide. 

1040 - $720 

Limits from Reasonable increased to more than 1 dependent, has investments, and up to 1 rental property. Client is not self-employed. Clients in this tier typically have 1 state residence. 

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S-Corp - $1,200

2 Shareholders with standard tax prep requirements year-over-year.  

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Partnership - $1,560

3 Partners with standard tax prep requirements year-over-year. 

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Small Business Accounting. - $700/mo.:

Between 250-500 transactions monthly (When Payroll Add-on is included - $800/mo.)


The Unbearable
 

Tier 3, The Unbearable, has multiple requirements for the service engaged for. The limits for this tier are outlined below, but should serve as a general guide. 

1040 - $1,020 

Limits from Manageable increased to business owner and up to 2 states

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S-Corp - $1,500 

3 Shareholders with standard tax prep requirements year-over-year.  

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Partnership - $2,040 

4 Partners with standard tax prep requirements year-over-year. 

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Small Business Accounting. - $900/mo.:

Between 500-750 transactions monthly (When Payroll Add-on is included - $1,050/mo.)

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>>Greater than 750 transactions, a proposal for pricing is made<<


Hourly services
 


Project-based Consulting
 

Project-based consulting engagements are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Most engagements are hourly with a starting rate of $125/hr. and include a proposed budget for hours needed to fulfill deliverables.


Tax Planning & Tax Resolution
 

Tax planning and/or tax resolution engagements are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Most engagements are hourly with a starting rate of $150/hr. Tax planning engagements are best done when Collins CPA Group prepares the clients tax returns. Tax resolution engagements to address IRS notices are challenging. They require an organized and strategic approach to addressing the situation both correctly, and timely. Penalties and Interest accumulate very fast. 


Accounting engagements
 

Ongoing full scope bookkeeping services start at $75/hr. Accounting engagements for one-time solutions are hourly with a starting rate of $100/hr. Most accounting engagements fall under Small Business Accounting subscriptions. 


Nonprofit engagements
 

Nonprofit engagements can fit into fixed and hourly pricing catagories above. However, nonprofit organizations are presented with a proposal for services that includes cost. Please call or fill out a contact form on this website for more information. 

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