Transparent Pricing | CPA Services in Burbank & Los Angeles
No surprises. No hidden fees. Just clear pricing for quality CPA services.
Only about 10% of CPA firms in Los Angeles publish their pricing publicly. We believe you deserve to know what things cost before you call. Here is exactly what our services cost.
Licensed CPA serving Burbank, Los Angeles, and the San Fernando Valley.
Individual Tax Preparation (Annual)
| Service Tier | Best For | Price | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | W-2 employee, simple deductions | $385 | Federal & CA state return, standard deduction, W-2 income, electronic filing, one revision |
| Freelancer / Creator | Schedule C, multiple 1099s, business expenses | $750 | Everything in Essentials + Schedule C prep, quarterly estimate calculations, home office deduction, mileage tracking, multi-platform income |
| Investor / Multi-State | Rental properties, K-1s, multi-state income | $1,250 | Everything above + Schedule E, multi-state returns, K-1 integration, depreciation schedules |
| Loan-Out / S-Corp Owner | Combined personal + business return | $1,950 | 1040 personal return + 1120-S business return + payroll review + reasonable comp analysis + quarterly planning calls |
Business Tax Returns (Annual)
| Form Type | Business Structure | Price | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1120-S Standard | Single-owner S-Corp, clean books | $1,150 | S-Corp federal/CA return, K-1 preparation, basis tracking, electronic filing |
| 1120-S Complex | Multi-owner, multi-state, accountable plans | $1,950 | Everything above + multi-state apportionment, complex equity structure, distributions analysis |
| 1065 Partnership | Up to 4 partners | $1,450 | Partnership return, K-1s for all partners, basis tracking, capital accounts |
| 1120 C-Corp | Small C-Corp | $1,950+ | Corporate return, book-to-tax reconciliation, Schedule M adjustments |
Monthly Bookkeeping & Advisory (Recurring)
| Tier | Best For | Monthly Price | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | Solopreneurs, side hustles | $395/mo | Up to 75 transactions/month, monthly P&L, balance sheet, bank reconciliation, year-end tax-ready file, email support |
| Core | S-Corp owners, single-location businesses | $850/mo | Up to 250 transactions/month, monthly close, payroll for 1-3 employees, quarterly tax estimates, one 30-min strategy call/month, AP/AR tracking |
| Strategic | Multi-location, $1M+ revenue | $1,650/mo | Up to 600 transactions/month, payroll up to 10 employees, monthly strategy call, KPI dashboard, sales tax filing, AP support, cash flow projections |
One-Time Services
S-Corp Formation Package
$2,950 one-time
+ $450/mo ongoing bookkeeping & payroll
Includes: Entity formation or election, payroll setup, reasonable comp study, opening balance sheet, first month bookkeeping
Timeline: 7-14 days
Bookkeeping Cleanup
$750-$4,500
Catch up: 3-24 months of unreconciled books
Timeline: 2-4 weeks
We reconcile accounts, remove duplicates, fix categorization, separate personal/business expenses, and generate accurate financials.
Mid-Year Tax Planning Session
$750
(Freelancer/Creator tier)
$1,500
(Business tier)
Timeline: 7 days
Paid discovery session + 30-page tax plan with specific strategies and estimated savings.
Business Formation + BOI Filing
$750-$1,500
Timeline: 5-10 days
LLC or corporation formation with California Secretary of State, EIN application, BOI filing with FinCEN, operating agreement/bylaws.
IRS Notice Resolution
$500 retainer + hourly
Or $1,500-$5,000 fixed fee
Timeline: 2-8 weeks
CP2000 notices, audit representation, payment plans, penalty abatement, offer in compromise.
Bundling & Value Positioning
Most Clients Save 15-20% by Bundling
Combining tax preparation with monthly bookkeeping is more cost-effective than hiring separate providers. We discount bundled services and provide better integration between your monthly books and year-end tax return.
How We Compare to National Averages
National average for Freelancer/Creator tier: $500-$1,200 (NSA 2026 data). We price at the 65th percentile for premium, accessible service. You get a licensed CPA, not a call center.
Free 30-Minute Tax Strategy Consultation
Not sure what you need? Book a free 30-minute consultation. We will review your situation, show you what you are overpaying (if anything), and explain exactly how we can help.