Tax Client Intake Form

Fee Structure (transparency)

Ares prides itself in being transparent and having a simple fee structure. Most business services and tax preparation fees will fit into the fees described below. Sure, there’s always the outlier situation, but the following information gives you an idea of our philosophy. Don’t forget! Basic disorganization of statements may addon an hourly fee for out staff to organize your expenses.

Our fees can decrease too! Yeah, shocking

Individual Tax Return Preparation
Starting at $500
Or $250 for QuickFile

For individual tax returns (Form 1040), our fee starts at $500 with most being $500 to $1,000. However, we also have QuickFile at $250 and a fee range of $250 to $500 for children and students depending on your tax footprint. We may also move a standard tax return to QuickFile if it is very simple and organized.

Addons

$250 to $500 each

Complex / High Activity Business
(Sched C or F)*

Brokerage Accounts

First 2 are included, each after are $50 per

Crypto Activities, Reporting Compliance

Basic reporting is included, advanced is $150 to $300

K-1s, PTPs, Real Estate Syndicates, Private Investment

Many clients ask how K-1s affect their personal tax return preparation fees. The short answer: it depends — because not all K-1s are created equal. Basic K1 forms are included but complex K1 files may result in a fee of $25 to $50 per.

State / Local Tax Returns

$50 to $75 depending the state

Expense Reporting

$75 per hour

Business Tax Return Preparation
Starting at $1,000

For your business tax return preparation, our fee starts at $1,000 (with most being $1,000 to $1,800), however we do have discounted fees for certain situations. This encompasses partnership tax returns (Form 1065) and corporation tax returns (Form 1120 and 1120S).

Addons

$150 to $200 each

Additional Members Beyond 2

$300 to $500 each

State / Local Tax Returns

Employee Reporting

$250 to $500 typical

K-1 Setup (where your partnership receives a K-1)

2 included, $100 per after

Business Advisory

Everything you need to help you launch your new business entity from business entity selection to multiple-entity business structures. Should you select an LLC or a Corporation? Are you considering an S Corp election? What about adding your spouse to the business? What about a holding company?

LLC Formation

$250 Plus State Filing Fees

S Corp Formation

$500