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Form 1040
W-2, 1099-NEC, standard deductions, single state.
- Federal + 1 state e-file
- Up to 2 W-2s / 2 1099-NEC / basic interest & dividends
- Standard deduction or simple itemized
- Client Portal + post-filing notice support
Schedule C / Single-Member LLC
Sole proprietors and disregarded SMLLCs. Domestic owners.
- Form 1040 + Schedule C + Schedule SE
- Up to ~40 expense line items
- QBI (Section 199A) analysis
- Quarterly estimate worksheet for next year
S-Corp 1120-S or Partnership 1065
Active small businesses with bookkeeping in order.
- Federal entity return (1120-S or 1065)
- Up to 2 K-1s issued
- California Form 100S or 565 included
- Reasonable-compensation memo (S-Corp)
C-Corp 1120
Domestic C-Corps. Foreign-owned C-Corps see Form 5472.
- Federal Form 1120 + California Form 100
- Book-to-tax reconciliation (Schedules M-1/M-2)
- Accumulated earnings review
Multi-Entity & Cross-Border
Consolidated reporting, multi-state, foreign-corp owners, holding structures.
- 1040 + 1120-S/1065 + state apportionment
- Form 5471/5472/8938/8865 if applicable
- Treaty position memos (Form 8833)
- Quoted in writing after Discovery Session
What Moves Your Quote Up
Your final fee is the tier price plus any modifiers from the table below. Each modifier reflects a specific form, schedule, or complexity factor that adds preparation time. Anything not listed here is already included in your tier price.
| Item | Add | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Additional state return | $125 | Per state |
| K-1 received (in) | $45 | Per K-1 you receive |
| K-1 issued (out) | $125 | Per partner/shareholder over 2 |
| Rental property (Schedule E) | $175 | Per property |
| Additional Schedule C | $295 | Per Schedule C beyond the first |
| Crypto: 50 or fewer transactions | $95 | CSV from exchange required |
| Crypto: 50-500 transactions | $295 | We run cost-basis reports |
| Crypto: 500+ transactions | From $595 | Custom scope; DeFi adds time |
| Stock options / RSUs | $150 | Includes ISO/NSO AMT analysis |
| Foreign tax credit (Form 1116) | $195 | Per category |
| Books cleanup before return | From $495 | Quoted separately after sample review |
International & Cross-Border Pricing
Flat fees for every form the IRS requires when your money has a passport. Penalties for missing these forms start at $10,000 per form per year. We publish the price of doing it right.
| Form | What it does | Price | Penalty if missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBAR (FinCEN 114) | Foreign bank account report; $10K aggregate trigger | $225 first year / $99/yr catch-up | Up to $10,000+ per year (non-willful) |
| Form 8938 (FATCA) | Specified foreign financial assets on your 1040 | $295 | $10,000, up to $50,000 if it continues |
| Form 8833 | Treaty-based position disclosure | $295 | $1,000 per position |
| Form 5471 | U.S. owner of foreign corporation | $1,895 base + $500 per add'l schedule | $10,000 per form, per year |
| Form 5472 | Foreign-owned U.S. corp / SMLLC + pro-forma 1120 | $1,800 base | $25,000 per form, per year |
| Form 8865 | U.S. partner in foreign partnership | $1,750 base | $10,000 per form, per year |
| Form 3520 | Large gifts from foreign persons; foreign trust distributions | $695 | 5% per month, up to 25% of the amount |
| Form 3520-A | Annual return for foreign trust with U.S. owner | $895 | Greater of $10,000 or 5% of trust assets |
| FIRPTA (Form 8288-B) | Withholding certificate for foreign sellers of U.S. real estate | $1,500 | 15% of gross sale price withheld without it |
| Streamlined Filing - Domestic (SDOP) | 3 returns + 6 FBARs, 5% miscellaneous offshore penalty | $2,650 | The route that caps prior-year exposure |
| Streamlined Filing - Foreign (SFOP) | 3 returns + 6 FBARs, no penalty for qualifying expats | $3,195 | The route that caps prior-year exposure |
| ITIN application (CAA) | W-7 prep, passport certification, IRS submission | $399 | No ITIN, no refund: returns sit unprocessed |
| Pre-immigration tax planning | Pre-residency basis step-up + entity review | From $1,500 | Pre-arrival gains taxed that planning can address |
Penalty figures are statutory amounts under current law; actual assessments depend on your facts and IRS inflation adjustments. All international engagements include a written scope, a fixed fee, and a non-willfulness narrative (where applicable) drafted by an Enrolled Agent.
Can I Bundle Services for a Better Rate?
New Business Starter Bundle
Everything you need to start your business the right way – EIN, the S-Corp election, and registered agent coverage – handled together.
- EIN Application ($250 value)
- S-Corp Election ($350 value)
- Registered Agent – first year ($149 value)
Annual Peace of Mind Bundle
Keep your business covered year-round. Registered agent, IRS mail monitoring, and annual report – the three things you should not let slip.
- Registered Agent – annual ($149 value)
- IRS Watchdog Annual ($290 value)
- Annual Report Filing ($199 value)
Ways to Save
Referral Program
Refer a new client to Arc & Ledger and you both receive 10% off your next single service. New clients only; one referral credit per client. It is our way of saying thank you to clients who trust us enough to share their experience.
Early Filing Discount
Submit your complete current tax-year documents before February 28 and receive 10% off your return preparation fee (return preparation only). Earlier documents mean better work – we pass the savings on.
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Bookkeeping & Cleanup
Priced independently based on transaction volume, complexity, and historical period requiring cleanup.
- • Monthly bookkeeping services
- • Historical record cleanup
- • Bank reconciliation
- • Financial statement preparation
Separate engagement from tax preparation
Tax Resolution
From $1,500
Final scope and pricing determined after initial review of your specific situation and required resolution strategy.
- • IRS audit representation
- • Notice response and resolution
- • Payment arrangements
- • Compliance restoration
Scoped to your case – no overpaying for complexity you don't have
Tax Planning & Advisory
Strategic tax planning and business advisory as separate paid engagements.
- Tax Planning Snapshot (45-min + written top moves)$349
- Tax Planning Engagement (plan + review session)From $1,497
- Strategy / restructuring project$2,497 - $4,997
Snapshot fee credited toward a full engagement
Payroll Processing
$350/quarter
Quarterly payroll processing for small businesses not on a retainer package.
- • Payroll calculation and processing
- • Federal and state payroll tax filings
- • W-2 and 1099 preparation
- • Quarterly Form 941 filing
Included for retainer bookkeeping clients
IRS Services
Proactive IRS monitoring, transcript reviews, and compliance diagnostics.
Full transcript pull, compliance analysis, and ongoing monitoring
Compliance Services
Essential maintenance to keep your business in good standing with state and federal authorities.
- Registered Agent – $149/yrBuy Now
- Annual Report Filing – $199/yrBuy Now
- BOI Report Filing (foreign-formed entities only) - $175Buy Now
- U.S.-formed companies are currently exempt from BOI reporting (FinCEN, March 2025).
- EIN Application – $250Buy Now
- S Corp Election – $350Buy Now
- Tax Extension Filing – $99Buy Now
- CA Statement of Information (+ CA fee)$75
- CA Form 3500A (Exemption, short form)$75
- CA Form 3500 (full exemption application)From $400
- CA Form 588 (Withholding Waiver)$75
- • Certificates of Good Standing
Billed annually or as one-time filings
Discovery Session
60-90 minute paid strategy session with written memo. Standard $297, Specialist $497. Fee credited toward your engagement.
International & Registration
A la carte filings for individuals and businesses with international connections or multi-state presence.
- ITIN Application$399
- State Tax Registration$199/state
Priced per filing; bundled discounts available
Engagement Fee
A non-refundable deposit required to begin all work. It is applied in full to your final invoice and is not an additional cost on top of the quoted price.
- • Applied in full to your final invoice – not an extra charge
- • Secures your spot and start date
- • Commits both parties before work begins
Engagement fees range from $250 to $750 depending on the work scope and are applied in full to your final invoice.
Single-Form & One-Off Services
Surgical, single-issue help when you do not need a full engagement. For simple single-notice responses, start here rather than with full Tax Resolution.
- Tax Planning Snapshot (45-min session + written top moves)$349
- Tax Planning Engagement (written plan + review session)From $1,497
- Strategy / restructuring project$2,497 - $4,997
- IRS notice response (CP2000/CP14/state, one issue)From $395
- Penalty abatement (first-time)From $395
- Installment agreement (under $50k)From $950
- Amended return (1040-X), minor correction$350
- Amended return (1040-X), full re-prep$650 (+$175/state)
- Reasonable-compensation study (S-Corp)$495
- Entity structuring consultation$500
All prices are starting points. Final fees depend on complexity (number of states, K-1s, rental properties, and forms) and are confirmed in writing after an initial review.
What Affects Pricing
Complexity Factors
- • Number of income sources
- • Multiple states involved
- • Investment and rental activity
- • Business entity structure
Record Condition
- • Organization of documents
- • Completeness of records
- • Prior year issues
- • Accounting system status
How Engagements Work
Every engagement follows a four-step process: you book a call or submit an intake form, we provide a written scope and quote within one business day, you pay and upload documents through our secure portal, and an Enrolled Agent prepares and reviews your deliverables.
Book or Submit
Free 15-min call or intake form
Scope & Quote
Personalized pricing within 1 day
Pay & Upload
Secure payment, then upload docs via portal
We Deliver
Prepared by an Enrolled Agent, reviewed with you
Burak Genc, EA, MST
Enrolled Agent, enrolled to practice before the IRS, with a Master of Science in Taxation.
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