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
• a per-item charge may be applied for certain items like stock sales and depreciation
• do not charge for line-items such as interest income, unemployment and dependents

Individuals & Families

Pacific Northwest Tax Service has designed a Price Estimate Worksheet which you can use to get an accurate price estimate.

The worksheet guides you through a series of questions to help determine which forms are needed prepare your tax return. Complete the worksheet and then call 503-646-5600 or drop by our office. You can also use the worksheet to price-shop other tax services.

Price Estimate Worksheet

Partnerships, LLCs, Corporations and S-Corporations

Fees for preparing corporate and partnership returns vary according to the complexity of the tax return.  The average fee ranges from $450 - $700.  Companies can obtain a price estimate by filling out the appropriate organizer and then calling 503-646-5600 or drop by our office.

Partnership & LLC Organizer

S-Corporation Organizer

C-Corporation Organizer

Bookkeeping & Payroll

Our bookkeepers are university graduates with Bacheolors degrees in accounting.  Our bookkeepers are proficient with QuickBooks and other accounting software applications.

Our in-house bookkeeping and payroll service rate is $60 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 $150 per hour. Consulting services with our CPA bill out at $250 per hour.

Audit Assistance

Please visit our Audit Services page for information about our audit assistance pricing.

Oregon Laws Governing Pricing Disclosure

Oregon Licensing Laws governing advertising and pricing state:

"No licensee shall give or offer to give a discount unless:

• The discount is based upon a conspicuously posted basic fee schedule at the licensee's place of business; and
• The fees on the posted basic fee schedule are the usual and customary charges of the business; and
• The posted basic fee schedule is made available to the general public."

The purpose of this rule is to ensure income tax services who 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. Tax Board's rules governing the coduct for tax professionals in Oregon.

Oregon law requires tax preparers who offer discounts or coupons to post their price schedule. Ask to see your preparers price schedule to ensure you are being fairly charged.

How much does using a tax service cost?
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Tax Talk with April

As silly as this may seem, some tax services will tell you it is not possible to give an estimate because every tax return is 'so different'. Yes, every tax return is different, but your preparer should still be able to give you a reasonable estimate of how much you should expect to pay for tax preparation services. You, in turn, need to be prepared to answer some questions. Most tax services charge based on form and line charges or by an hourly rate. No matter which method is used, it is only possible to give an accurate estimate when you have enough information.

Pacific Northwest Tax Service
Individual Tax Return Preparation Fees

Our fees are generally 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 2012 our fee for Form 1040 is $174, Schedule A is $54 and Oregon 40 is $39 for a total preparation fee of $267. Below is a table which outlines some of the most common tax return situations and our fees for preparing forms associated with these returns.