Tax preparation fee estimator

Know your preparation fee before you begin.

Answer a few questions about your return and see an itemized estimate of ARA's preparation fee, based on our published Silver, Gold, Platinum and business return prices. No account, no Social Security number, no documents.

Fee estimator

Answer a few questions to see your estimate.

Your estimate updates as you go and lists each part of the fee. Package prices cover the federal return; state returns and optional add-ons are shown separately.

What the estimator considers

The same factors that shape your return.

Return type

Individual returns, or business returns for single-member LLCs, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations and nonprofits.

Investment sales

Stock and fund sales (Schedule D) are listed on your estimate and confirmed when we review your documents.

Self-employment

Schedule C income for freelancers, contractors and single-member LLCs.

Rental property

The number of rental properties reported on Schedule E.

Additional states

Each state return you need, for individuals and businesses.

Other needs

Prior-year or amended returns, tax planning and year-round monitoring.

Personalized quote

Prefer a quote from an Enrolled Agent?

If your estimate lists items confirmed at review, or your situation needs a personalized quote, an Enrolled Agent will review it and reply with a quote, usually within one business day. Your fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.

Helpful to include:
—  Individual or business return (and entity type)
—  Income types: wages, self-employment, investments, rentals
—  Number of rental properties and state returns
—  Prior-year, amended or IRS notice needs

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