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Tax Return Preparation
Tax School
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Certified QuickBooks
ProAdvisor
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Business & Tax Consulting
Frequently Asked Questions
Oregon Tax Board
Our offices are
open year-round
We are a locally-owned independent business
How much do we charge?Our fees are based on the complexity of your tax return. We have a posted fee schedule readily available to the public at all of our offices. In general, we charge a fixed price for each tax form and worksheet used in the preparation of your tax return. For certain items like stock sales and depreciation, a per-item charge also applies. In general, we do not charge for line-items which is a common practice of most other tax preparation companies. Oregon Licensing Laws governing advertising and pricing state:
The purpose of this rule is to ensure income tax services which advertise discounts to attract customers fairly and openly disclose their pricing. In accordance with these laws, Pacific Northwest Tax Service makes every effort to openly and fairly disclose our pricing. We believe it is the responsibility of all licensed tax professionals to adhere to the Code of Conduct set forth by the Oregon Board of Tax Service Examiners. Click here for a link to the Tax Board's rules governing the coduct for tax professionals in Oregon. Individual Tax Return Preparation Fees Our fees are form-based. For example, if your tax return includes Form 1040, Schedule A, and Oregon Form 40, we would charge a fixed price for each these forms. For 2008 our fee for Form 1040 is $126, Schedule A is $54 and Oregon 40 is $35 for a total preparation fee of $215. A $25 or $10 discount to the total preparation fee applies if your tax return is prepared during the slower weeks of the tax season.
Partnership/LLC & Corporation Tax Return Preparation Fees Our fees for Forms 1065, 1120, and 1120S are form-based. Our fees begin at $400 with average completed returns generally running between $500 - $850. To receive an estimate of what we will charge to prepare your partnership or corporation tax return, complete our Partnership/LLC, C-Corporation or S-Corporation tax organizer and drop by or call our office at 503-646-5600.
Bookkeeping & Payroll Our in-house bookkeeping and payroll service rate is $50 per hour. Or we can visit you at your business location for $70 per hour.
Business & Tax Consulting Tax consulting services are billed in half-hour increments of $115 per hour. Consulting services with our CPA bill out at $200 per hour.
How long will it take you to complete my work?We emphasis accuracy but recognize the importance of delivering a finished tax return in a timely manner. Our turn-around is generally 2-3 days for most returns but complex returns or tax situations can take longer. You can help us achieve faster turn around by bringing all required information to your tax interview. Click here to open a copy of our tax organizer to help you prepare for your tax interview. How do I get a price estimate?To receive an accurate price estimate simply complete our Price Estimate Worksheet, then drop by or call any of our offices. Please have the completed price estimate worksheet with you when you contact us for the price estimate. Click here to download our Price Estimate Worksheet for Individual Returns Partnerships, LLCs, Corporations and S-Corporations can obtain a price estimate by calling our office at 503-646-5600. It is helpful if you can complete and give us a completed copy of our tax organizer. Click here for our Partnership LLC Organizer |
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