CLEAR PRICING BEFORE WORK BEGINS
How Much Does a CPA Cost in San Antonio?
CPA fees depend on which returns, books, and decisions you need help with. This guide lists Jessica’s starting prices, what affects a quote, and what to ask before agreeing to work. You always receive a fixed fee in writing before work begins.
| Individual tax return | From $500 |
|---|---|
| Individual return with Schedule C (1040 included) | From $1,200 |
| S corporation or partnership package | From $3,000 |
| Monthly bookkeeping | From $500/month |
| Tax planning session | From $600 |
| Roth conversion analysis | From $1,200 |
| First IRS notice review | $250 |
Starting prices are guides. You receive a fixed fee in writing before work begins. See what each price covers ↓
- Former IRS Revenue Agent
- Texas-licensed CPA
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
- Military families welcome
- Fixed fees in writing
- English and Spanish
FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Business Bookkeeping and Tax Prices
Every price is a starting point for a defined scope. You get a fixed fee in writing before any work begins.
Monthly Bookkeeping
From $500 per month
Best for: business owners who want current, reconciled books every month.
- Bank and credit card accounts reconciled in QuickBooks Online
- Books closed by the 15th of the following month
- Monthly financial statements
- Month to month; cancel any time
Account count, transaction volume, cleanup, payroll, and sales tax can change the fee. Tax preparation is separate.
Schedule C Business Return
From $1,200
Best for: sole proprietors and single-member LLCs.
- Your Schedule C and complete personal Form 1040
- Texas franchise tax report can be included in your quote
- Fixed fee in writing before work begins
Records that need cleanup, rentals, or extra states can raise the fee.
S Corporation and Partnership Package
From $3,000
Best for: S corporations, partnerships, and multi-member LLCs.
- Form 1120-S or Form 1065 with applicable K-1s
- One or two owners’ complete Form 1040 returns
- One strategy meeting outside tax season
- Annual reasonable compensation report for an applicable S corporation
Assumes reconciled entity books and routine owner returns. Bookkeeping cleanup is quoted separately.
FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Individual Tax and Planning Prices
Start with the return, then add planning when a decision is on the table.
Individual Tax Return
From $500
Best for: individuals and families, including military families.
- Your federal return and included state returns
- Review of last year’s return and this year’s forms
- Amended returns priced the same as preparing that return
Rentals, investment sales, multiple states, or incomplete records can raise the fee. Own a business? See the Schedule C return.
Tax Planning Session
From $600
Best for: anyone whose income, business, or estimated payments changed this year.
- Current-year tax projection
- A planning meeting
- Written one-page action list
- 30 days of email follow-up
Roth Conversion Analysis
From $1,200
Best for: people approaching or in retirement who are weighing a Roth conversion.
- Multi-year projection of brackets, Medicare premiums, and RMDs
- Written summary with a recommended amount and timing
- A review meeting and one revision within 30 days
Adding a year starts at $1,200; multi-year analysis can cost less per year.
First IRS Notice Review
$250 flat
Best for: anyone who received an IRS letter and wants to know what it means and what to do.
- Completed in 3–5 business days
- What the notice says, the response date, and your options
- A clear next step if representation is needed
How Pricing Works
Book a Fit Call
Tell Jessica what you need and share the nearest deadline during a complimentary 15-minute call.
Get Your Fixed Fee
If it looks like a fit, share the records Jessica requests through SmartVault and receive a fixed fee in writing.
Work Securely Throughout the Year
Once you accept, you receive a document checklist and timeline, and Jessica stays available through the year.
COMPARE THE WORK BEFORE COMPARING THE PRICE
A Tax Return Is Not One Fixed Job
An individual return with wage statements and complete records may take less work than a return with a business, rental property, K-1s, or several states. A Schedule C business generally belongs on the owner’s Form 1040; an S corporation or partnership generally files a separate entity return. The filing structure and records determine the work more than the label on the business.
Monthly bookkeeping has its own scope and starting price. Tax preparation, historical catch-up, payroll, state returns, and work for additional owners should be identified separately unless the proposal explicitly combines them.
What Can Change the Fee
- The number of taxpayers, entities, owner returns, schedules, accounts, and filing jurisdictions.
- The condition and completeness of bookkeeping and supporting records.
- Transaction volume, ownership changes, fixed assets, payroll, contractor reporting, or unusual activity.
- Prior-year, amended, late, cleanup, notice, or deadline-sensitive work.
- The level and timing of meetings, projections, reporting, or ongoing support requested.
What Clients Say
Jessica is rated 5.0 on Google. These reviews are shown as written; you can read every review on her Google Business Profile.
5 out of 5 stars
“Found Jessica online, and so glad I did. She’s really supported my small business, even helping me transition from an LLC to an S-Corp. She’s always communicative and professional, and gives so much more of a personable experience than large firms. She has vast knowledge and even worked for the IRS. She knows her stuff. Highly recommend.”
Cat T. · Google review
5 out of 5 stars
“My taxes were a bit of mess when I found Jessica. Since working with her, I’ve felt so confident about how everything is structured now. I have an LLC S-corp so it’s not a easy task to get it straightened out but she managed it with ease. I can’t recommend her enough!”
Brayan H. · Google review
5 out of 5 stars
“I highly recommend Jessica if you’re looking for a CPA. I went into the process with zero knowledge about taxes, and she made everything feel manageable. She’s incredibly helpful, patient, and knowledgeable, and you can tell she genuinely cares about doing things the right way for her clients. She really takes pride in her work and makes sure you’re set up in the best way possible.”
Aleena L. · Google review
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a CPA
Know What the Quote Covers
- Which taxpayers, entities, tax years, federal and state returns, and schedules are included?
- For the entity package, which one or two owner Form 1040 returns, K-1s, report, and strategy meeting are included?
- Who will reconcile or clean up records, handle payroll filings, and prepare any amended or late returns?
- Are tax projections, estimated-payment calculations, notice responses, and follow-up meetings included or separately quoted?
- Which records and decisions must I provide, and when will the returns or reports be ready for review?
When the Fee May Be Worth It
A CPA can help define the required filings, review records and elections, and connect a business return to owner reporting. The benefit depends on your facts and the agreed scope; hiring a CPA does not guarantee tax savings, an IRS result, or a particular filing date.
CPA Cost Questions
Do You Publish a Price for an Individual Return?
Yes. Individual returns start at $500, and returns with a Schedule C start at $1,200, including your 1040. Rentals, investment sales, extra states, or incomplete records can raise the fixed fee, which you receive before work begins.
Are Owner Returns Included in the $3,000 Entity Package?
Yes. It includes one or two identified owners’ complete federal Form 1040 returns, the covered entity return, and applicable K-1s. The $3,000 starting fee assumes reconciled entity books and otherwise routine, documented owner returns. Rentals, other businesses, multiple states, complex investments, or missing records can raise the fixed quote. The proposal names every included owner and return before work begins.
Is Monthly Bookkeeping Included in Tax Preparation?
No. Monthly bookkeeping starts at $500 per month and is a separate service unless the written proposal expressly includes it with tax preparation. Historical catch-up work is evaluated separately.
Does a Fit Call Commit Me to Paying a Fee?
No. The 15-minute fit call is complimentary. Work begins only after the firm accepts the engagement and the written scope and fee are agreed.
Is There a Contract for Monthly Bookkeeping?
No. Bookkeeping is month to month, and you can cancel at any time by email. The month you cancel in is billed in full, and your QuickBooks Online file stays yours.
How Much Does an Amended Return Cost?
An amended return is priced the same as preparing that return, no matter who prepared the original.
A Clear Scope Before Services Begin
You receive a written scope listing the taxpayers, entities, tax years, deliverables, records you provide, timing, and fixed fee. Starting prices are guides; the final quote depends on the work accepted. Browse the free checklists to see common record categories before your call.
READY TO TALK
Start With a 15-Minute Fit Call
Tell Jessica what you need and when you need it. The complimentary 15-minute call helps determine whether the work fits the firm’s services and schedule. If it does, Jessica will explain the secure next step and prepare a written proposal.
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