Business Tax Return Preparation
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"C" Corporations, "S" Corporations, Partnerships, and LLC's:
Business tax returns are more complicated than individual tax returns,
and the services required from my firm can vary considerably. My
minimum fee is $600 for very simple returns and well-organized
clients. I am fast and efficient, so my fees are always quite
reasonable, and I am mindful of the clients' cash flow constraints.
To better serve existing and future clients, I decline audit and review
engagements - although I have extensive experience in this field.
Audits take too much of my time, and the larger "Big Four" firms are
better equipped to handle the work load.
and the services required from my firm can vary considerably. My
minimum fee is $600 for very simple returns and well-organized
clients. I am fast and efficient, so my fees are always quite
reasonable, and I am mindful of the clients' cash flow constraints.
To better serve existing and future clients, I decline audit and review
engagements - although I have extensive experience in this field.
Audits take too much of my time, and the larger "Big Four" firms are
better equipped to handle the work load.
| PHONE: 209-257-0270 |
Financial Consulting Services
I charge $200 per hour for financial consulting services, in minimum
increments of 15 minutes. Occasional phone calls from established
clients are not billed. I also do not bill potential new clients just asking
about my services. I do not sell a product - all I have to sell is my time
and expertise. Please understand that to stay in business I must
charge for my time as surely as a retail store must charge for its
products. Therefore, I do not offer free initial consultations.
increments of 15 minutes. Occasional phone calls from established
clients are not billed. I also do not bill potential new clients just asking
about my services. I do not sell a product - all I have to sell is my time
and expertise. Please understand that to stay in business I must
charge for my time as surely as a retail store must charge for its
products. Therefore, I do not offer free initial consultations.
Effective rates for
2009, subject to
change thereafter
2009, subject to
change thereafter
Estates and Trusts
Form 1041 is a fiduciary tax return required annually for estates and
trusts until dissolution of the entity. Like business returns, my
minimum fee is $600 and increases with complexity at $200/hr.
Form 706 may be required if someone with an estate valued at more
than $1.5 million passes away. These returns are complex and
require great skill, education and experience to prepare. My minimum
fee is $2,000, and I bill at my standard hourly rate.
trusts until dissolution of the entity. Like business returns, my
minimum fee is $600 and increases with complexity at $200/hr.
Form 706 may be required if someone with an estate valued at more
than $1.5 million passes away. These returns are complex and
require great skill, education and experience to prepare. My minimum
fee is $2,000, and I bill at my standard hourly rate.
Margaret Copenhaver, C.P.A.
Fees, Part Two
