Simple returns, self-employment income, rental properties, investment sales, multiple states — priced up front so you know exactly what you're paying before you send me anything.
Most CPA firms in Los Angeles won't put a number on their website. I will — it's the fastest way to show you're not overpaying, and it filters out the guesswork before we even talk.
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Simple 1040 (W-2 only, standard deduction) | $350 | The straightforward return — one or more W-2s, no itemizing. Federal and California included. |
| Itemized 1040 (Schedule A) | $475 | Mortgage interest, charitable giving, medical, and other itemized deductions. |
| Schedule C (self-employed / gig work) | $650 | Freelance, contractor, or gig income — the entry point if you're also thinking about bookkeeping. |
| Schedule D (investments / capital gains) | +$95 | Add-on to a base return — stock sales, crypto, other capital gains. |
| Schedule E (rental income) | +$225 / property | Real estate is my professional background — depreciation, passive losses, and cost basis handled properly. |
| Multi-state filing | +$150 / state | Each state beyond California — common for remote workers and anyone who moved mid-year. |
| Prior-year amended return | $300 | Flat fee, separate from current-year prep. |
| Late / disorganized paperwork | +$150 | Flat surcharge if documents arrive scattered or incomplete — keeps turnaround fair for everyone. |
Not sure what to gather first? Print the individual return checklist →
W-2s, 1099s, last year's return, rental statements — however organized or disorganized it is.
Based on the table above — no guessing, no invoice shock after the fact.
I walk you through what changed from last year and what to watch for next year.
Pick your return type and send the request directly. I'll follow up within one business day with a deposit invoice to lock in your spot.
Filing looks backward at a year that's already over. Planning looks forward, while there's still time to do something about the number.
Most big financial moves have a tax answer hiding inside them. This is planning built around your return: what to do, when to do it, and what it will cost you in tax.
A couple lines on what you're filing — W-2, self-employed, rental, a mix — and I'll confirm your price before we go further.
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