Re: [taxchat] hourly rates

Terri   I always believed that you lived in the middle of the world.   John We are including the following sentence to comply with U S Treasury regulations. Any U S Federal Tax Advice contained in this communication (including any attachments or enclosures) was not intended or written by the author to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties that may be imposed on a taxpayer or (2) promoting, marketing, or recommending to another party any transaction or other matter addressed herein. --- On Mon, 11/10/08, Terri Ryman <tryman@elkhart.com> wrote: From: Terri Ryman <tryman@elkhart.com> Subject: Re: [taxchat] hourly rates To: taxchat@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 9:14 PM I'll give this a try.   Bookkeeping:   $75 per hour...the companies we work for range from $150-$500 per month.  We do bookkeeping, sales tax, liquor tax, vehicle sales, and payroll taxes, which accounts for the range of prices.  Depends on how many employees, and how many transactions.   Tax Prep   $175 average per return...but we charge by the form, so some returns (children of clients) are $30, and the largest return we prepared this year was $2100 (45 rental properties, 3 schedule C businesses, itemized, etc).  Don't really have an hourly rate.   I've missed certifying for Pro Advisor for several years (business just got the better of me, no free time at all).  But hoping to take the course soon...just received the link today.  I've also been studying during the past three months for the Certified Senior Advisor credential.  Take the exam Dec 4th.   I'm an EA (since 1992), was KS Exemplary ERO (1999).  Have an MBA (1983).  AND live in the middle of nowhere!     Terri L. Ryman, EA SOUTHWEST TAX & ACCOUNTING 503 Morton, Box 1367 Elkhart, KS  67950-1367   620.697.2422 Phone   620.697.4757 Fax   tryman@elkhart. com     ----- Original Message ----- From: Cris Kelly To: taxchat@yahoogroups .com Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 3:04 PM Subject: [taxchat] hourly rates I know that this topic has been discussed before but if everyone wants to participate this time I will put together an excel SS & forward to anyone that is interested. I would like to know what everyone else is charging for bookkeeping / tax returns per hour.  I know that most people charge by the form but I have always charged by the hour.  So if you charge by the form, either give an estimate or just your hourly bookkeeping rate. If you would include your rates and state, that would be great. I'll start:                For Bookkeeping work we charge              $65 if they are a one time client that just needs their books reviewed or P&Ls prepared                                                                                           $60 if they are a monthly client or a client that already using us for payroll and/or taxes                For Tax Work                                                   $95 for individuals                                                                                           $105 partnerships                                                                                           $115 Corps – C or S We are in CA Thanks for the input and let me know if you want a copy of the spreadsheet. Thanks, Cris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg. com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1779 - Release Date: 11/10/2008 7:53 AM

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