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No hidden fees, no surprise bills. Every engagement begins with a clear quote after reviewing your situation.

Individual Tax Preparation

Starting at $350

Personal tax returns for W-2, freelance, and self-employed filers.

  • Federal and NJ state return
  • Itemized deduction analysis
  • Tax credit identification
  • E-filing with direct deposit
  • Year-end planning review
  • IRS notice support

Multi-state and complex returns may be higher. Exact quote provided after consultation.

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Small Business Tax

Starting at $750

Business returns for S-Corps, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.

  • Federal and NJ business return
  • S-Corp / partnership / LLC returns
  • NJ BAIT election analysis
  • Quarterly estimated taxes
  • Entity structure advisory
  • Year-round compliance support

Pricing varies by entity type, number of owners, and complexity.

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Monthly Bookkeeping

Starting at $300/mo

Clean, current books, reconciled and reported every month.

  • Monthly reconciliation
  • Transaction categorization
  • Financial statements (P&L, BS)
  • QuickBooks Online management
  • Year-end close coordination
  • Unlimited questions

Based on transaction volume. Catch-up bookkeeping quoted separately.

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Additional Services

These services can be added to any engagement or quoted independently.

Tax Planning & AdvisoryStarting at $500/year
Payroll ServicesStarting at $100/mo
QuickBooks Setup & TrainingStarting at $500
Fractional CFOStarting at $1,000/mo
Back-Office AccountingCustom quote
Accounts Receivable / PayableStarting at $200/mo

How Pricing Works

Every client's situation is different, which is why I don't publish fixed prices for every service. The ranges above give you a realistic starting point, and exact pricing is determined after reviewing your specific needs.

I believe in complete transparency. You'll receive a clear written quote before any work begins. No hourly billing surprises, no hidden fees. Payment terms are flexible and discussed upfront.

Bundling services (for example, bookkeeping + tax preparation) often results in savings compared to pricing each service individually.

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Pricing shown represents starting rates as of January 2026 and is subject to change. Final pricing is determined after consultation based on complexity and scope of work. Use of this website does not create a CPA-client relationship.

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"Extremely professional, thorough, and organized from start to finish. He takes the time to explain everything clearly and make sure nothing gets overlooked. Communication is always timely, and the whole process feels effortless on my end. Truly a 5-star business."

- Ryan D., Individual Tax Client, New Jersey · 5 stars

"Greg was very professional in helping me with my taxes. He broke it down and explained all the details. He was very easy to communicate with. His tax planning and strategies helped me save money."