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603    <div class="eyebrow">Pricing</div>
604    <h1>Clear pricing, <em>no surprises.</em></h1>
605    <p class="lead">Most CPAs hide their prices. We don't.</p>
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612    <h2>Pricing should not be the hardest part of hiring a CPA.</h2>
613    <p>Every client situation is different — volume, complexity, urgency, and the messes that came before — so a final fee always depends on the specifics of the engagement. But the prices below are the ones I quote first, and the structure I quote within. If something you need isn't listed, ask. <strong>Custom quotes are free. A 15-minute fit call is free. The 30-minute consultation is paid.</strong></p>
614    <p>I serve clients across the United States and international businesses operating in or selling to the U.S. market.</p>
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626          <div class="consult-eyebrow">Step one &mdash;
626 everyone starts here</div>
627          <h3>15-minute <em>fit call</em></h3>
628          <p>A short, no-obligation call to introduce ourselves, hear what you're working on, and decide together whether we're a good match. Every engagement begins this way &mdash; no exceptions.</p>
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639          <div class="consult-eyebrow">Step two &mdash; if there's more to dig into</div>
640          <h3>30-minute <em>consultation</em></h3>
641          <p>After the fit call, if your situation calls for a deeper conversation &mdash; tax strategy, IRS notice, business decision &mdash; we book a focused half-hour. Recorded summary and notes sent to you afterward.</p>
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643        <div class="consult-bottom">
644          <div class="consult-price-inline"><sup>$</sup>175</div>
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653<!-- TIER 1: Tax Planning Packages -->
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655  <div class="section-head">
656    <div class="eyebrow">Annual Engagements</div>
657    <h2>Proactive Tax Planning <em>&amp; Advisory</em></h2>
658    <p>
658Year-round strategic guidance — not last-minute tax prep. Each package is designed to keep more of what you earn through forward-looking planning, not reactive scrambling in April.</p>
659  </div>
660  <div class="tiers">
661    <div class="tier">
662      <div class="tier-name">Foundations</div>
663      <div class="tier-tag">Income under $250K</div>
664      <div class="tier-price"><span class="currency">$</span>999</div>
665      <div class="tier-period">Per year</div>
666      <p class="tier-desc">For individuals building a strong financial foundation who want a CPA in their corner — not just at tax time.</p>
667      <ul class="tier-features">
668        <li>One comprehensive tax planning session per year</li>
669        <li>IRS and state estimated tax calculations</li>
670        <li>High-level review of current tax position</li>
671        <li>Basic email support throughout the year</li>
672        <li>Personalized checklist for tax return prep</li>
673      </ul>
674      <a href="https://calendly.com/seattleaccountants/consultation" class="cta-btn cta-outline">Get Started</a>
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677      <div class="tier-name">Growth</div>
678      <div class="tier-tag">Income $250K–$1M</div>
679      <div class="tier-price"><span class="currency">$</span>2,499</div>
680      <div class="tier-period">Per year</div>
681      <p class="tier-desc">For individuals and families approaching real complexity — investments, equity comp, charitable giving, and decisions that compound.</p>
682      <ul class="tier-features">
683        <li>Two planning sessions per year (spring &amp; fall)</li>
684        <li>Mid-year tax projections and optimization</li>
685        <li>Investment, retirement &amp; charitable strategy</li>
686        <li>Year-round email support + quarterly call</li>
687        <li>Audit risk mitigation guidance</li>
688      </ul>
689      <a href="https://calendly.com/seattleaccountants/consultation" class="cta-btn">Get Started</a>
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692      <div class="tier-name">Wealth</div>
693      <div class="tier-tag">Income over $1M</div>
694      <div class="tier-price"><span class="currency">$</span>4,999</div>
695      <div class="tier-period">Per year</div>
696      <p class="tier-desc">For high-income earners and families navigating significant wealth, executive compensation, and intergenerational planning.</p>
697      <ul class="tier-features">
698        <li>Ongoing strategic planning (quarterly+)</li>
699        <li>Business + personal tax integration</li>
700        <li>Executive comp, stock options, estate tax strategy</li>
701        <li>Coordination with your attorney &amp; advisors</li>
702        <li>VIP priority &amp; direct access to Diana</li>
703      </ul>
704      <a href="https://calendly.com/seattleaccountants/consultation" class="cta-btn cta-outline">Get Started</a>
705    </div>
706  </div>
707</section>
708
709<!-- TIER 2: Tax Return Preparation -->
710<section class="compare-section" id="returns">
711  <div class="section-head">
712    <div class="eyebrow">Income Tax Returns</div>
713    <h2>Preparation, by <em>service tier</em></h2>
714    <p>Three turnaround tiers for individual and entity tax returns. Choose the level of speed, support, and representation you need.</p>
715  </div>
716  <div class="compare-wrap">
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718      <thead>
719        <tr>
720          <th>Tier benefits</th>
721          <th>Essential<span class="col-tag">Standard</span></th>
722          <th class="featured-col">Priority<span class="col-tag">Most popular</span></th>
723          <th>Elite VIP<span class="col-tag">Concierge</span></th>
724        </tr>
725      </thead>
726      <tbody>
727        <tr>
728          <td>Turnaround time</td>
729          <td>30 days</td>
730          <td class="featured-col">7 days</td>
731          <td>24 hours</td>
732        </tr>
733        <tr>
734          <td>Communication</td>
735          <td>Email only</td>
736          <td class="featured-col">Priority email &amp; phone</td>
737          <td>Email, phone &amp; 24/7 direct line to Diana</td>
738        </tr>
739        <tr>
740          <td>Audit support</td>
741          <td><span class="dash">—</span></td>
742          <td class="featured-col">Review IRS communications &amp; advise via email</td>
743          <td>Full IRS representation</td>
744        </tr>
745        <tr>
746          <td>Tax advisory &amp; planning</td>
747          <td><span class="dash">—</span></td>
748          <td class="featured-col">One mid-year planning session</td>
749          <td>Unlimited advisory &amp; wealth preservation strategy</td>
750        </tr>
751
752        <tr class="section-row"><td colspan="4">Pricing — by return type</td></tr>
753        <tr class="price-row">
754          <td>Form 1040 — Individual<small>Annual income under $250K</small></td>
755          <td>$750</td>
756          <td class="featured-col">$1,000</td>
757          <td>$1,500</td>
758        </tr>
759        <tr class="price-row">
760          <td>Form 1040 with Schedule C / E<small>Sole proprietor, contractor, rental income, or income over $250K</small></td>
761          <td>$1,500</td>
762          <td class="featured-col">$2,000</td>
763          <td>$2,500</td>
764        </tr>
765        <tr class="price-row">
766          <td>Form 1120 — C-Corporation</td>
767          <td>$1,500</td>
768          <td class="featured-col">$2,000</td>
769          <td>$2,500</td>
770        </tr>
771        <tr class="price-row">
772          <td>Form 1120-S — S-Corporation</td>
773          <td>$1,500</td>
774          <td class="featured-col">$2,000</td>
775          <td>$2,500</td>
776        </tr>
777        <tr class="price-row">
778          <td>Form 990 — Nonprofit Organization<small>Tax-exempt return for 501(c) organizations</small></td>
779          <td>$1,500</td>
780          <td class="featured-col">$2,000</td>
781          <td>$2,500</td>
782        </tr>
783        <tr class="price-row">
784          <td>Form 1065 — Partnership</td>
785          <td>$1,500</td>
786          <td class="featured-col">$2,000</td>
787          <td>$2,500</td>
788        </tr>
789        <tr class="price-row">
790          <td>Form 1041 — Estate &amp; Trust</td>
791          <td>$1,500</td>
792          <td class="featured-col">$2,000</td>
793          <td>$2,500</td>
794        </tr>
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805  <div class="section-head">
806    <div class="eyebrow">For Small Businesses</div>
807    <h2>Bookkeeping, Accounting <em>&amp; CFO Services</em></h2>
808    <p>Three tiers for businesses at different stages — from clean monthly books to a fully embedded fractional finance team.</p>
809  </div>
810  <div class="tiers">
811    <div class="tier">
812      <div class="tier-name">Essential Books</div>
813      <div class="tier-tag">Foundational accounting</div>
814      <div class="tier-price"><span class="currency">$</span>500–2,000</div>
815      <div class="tier-period">Per month</div>
816      <p class="tier-desc">Quarterly reconciliations and reporting for businesses that need clean, compliant books and reliable tax filings.</p>
817      <ul class="tier-features">
818        <li>Quarterly reconciliations</li>
819        <li>Quarterly financial reports</li>
820        <li>State &amp; local tax compliance</li>
821        <li>Annual business tax return included</li>
822        <li>Email support</li>
823      </ul>
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827      <div class="tier-name">Growth Books</div>
828      <div class="tier-tag">Monthly close + advisory</div>
829      <div class="tier-price"><span class="currency">$</span>1,000–5,000</div>
830      <div class="tier-period">Per month</div>
831      <p class="tier-desc">Monthly close, real reporting, and forward-looking advisory for businesses with momentum and decisions to make.</p>
832      <ul class="tier-features">
833        <li>Monthly reconciliations</li>
834        <li>Monthly financial reports</li>
835        <li>State &amp; local tax compliance</li>
836        <li>Cash-flow forecasting</li>
837        <li>Payroll processing optional add-on</li>
838        <li>Annual business tax return included</li>
839      </ul>
840      <a href="https://calendly.com/seattleaccountants/consultation" class="cta-btn">Get a Quote</a>
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843      <div class="tier-name">CFO Concierge</div>
844      <div class="tier-tag">Embedded finance team</div>
845      <div class="tier-price"><span class="currency">$</span>2,000–30,000</div>
846      <div class="tier-period">Per month</div>
847      <p class="tier-desc">A full-stack fractional CFO and finance function. Daily reconciliations, real-time dashboards, and strategic guid
847ance at the executive level.</p>
848      <ul class="tier-features">
849        <li>Daily reconciliations</li>
850        <li>Real-time dashboards</li>
851        <li>State &amp; local tax compliance</li>
852        <li>Full-service payroll included</li>
853        <li>Strategy, budgeting &amp; forecasting</li>
854        <li>Annual business tax return included</li>
855      </ul>
856      <a href="https://calendly.com/seattleaccountants/consultation" class="cta-btn cta-outline">Get a Quote</a>
857    </div>
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864    <div class="eyebrow">What's not on this page</div>
865    <h2>Some engagements <em>require a custom quote.</em></h2>
866    <p>IRS and state representation, audit support, complex multi-entity structures, international tax matters, tax controversy matters, and litigation support for your attorney (forensic accounting and expert analysis) are quoted individually based on scope and timeline. They are still priced fairly and transparently — they're simply too situation-specific to publish a number for.</p>
867    <p>If your situation falls outside the menu above, the best next step is the same: a focused FREE 15-minute consultation.</p>
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