Tax Preparation Fees
Good Faith Estimates

Barry's Accounting Services is a professional services provider. It was started over 25 years ago by the current owner, Clem Barry. It is an Accredited Member of the Better Business Bureau (212) 358-2800. It is listed on the first page of Yahoo! and Google and it has advertisements in the yellow pages, newspapers, and trade magazine.

Corporations in seven states and cities and individual taxpayers in 13 states and cities: NY, NJ, CA, CT, GA, MD, PA, FL, LV, AZ, NC, SC, and AL have their tax returns prepared at Barry's Accounting Services. The firm caters primarily to upper income individuals although it would render services to anyone who can pay the fee. The firm markets its services exclusively to prospective clients like yourself, who are business-savvy, who are results-oriented, who understand the importance/value of professional services, and who are not worried about affordability because payment can be arranged to suit your cash flow.

You can file your tax returns today and pay the filing fee today with cash, check, or American Express card. If you pay with the American Express card, you will get cash-back and reward points from American Express. You can monitor your refunds online by clicking on "Track Your Refunds." Your federal tax refund will be in your bank account (direct deposit) in 7-14 days from the date they were E-filed and your payment will be cashed thereafter. Payment by check is subject to acceptance and clearance at your bank. The tax preparation fee you pay is an investment that brings you rewards and it is also tax deductible/tax write-off (IRC Section 212).

The minimum fee charged to prepare a personal tax return is $200. The fee is for a federal and state tax return that includes a W2 form; or a federal and state tax return that includes a W2 form plus earned income credit and child and dependent care credit (baby sitter/day care). I am aware of what my competitors are charging. I have seen their advertisements and pricing and I have some of their clients.

Fees are charged on a case-by-case basis. The fee will be more than $200:
1)	If you are required to itemize your personal deductions, such as mortgage interest, property taxes, stocks and bonds you sold, savings interest, dividends, charitable contributions, moving expenses, job-related expenses, and losses you encounter as a result of accident, fire, hurricane, flood, and theft.
2)	If you are required to itemize income and expenses for rental and commercial property that you own or if you sold residential, rental, and commercial property.
3)	If you are required to file more than one state tax return.
4)	If you have self-employment income and expenses/deductions.
5)	If you are required to file some or all of the items mentioned above.
6)	Fees are subject to change even if you had filed the same tax forms last year.

Those are the standards used in the income tax industry (industry norm). You will know the price after I look at the information that you have to report; but before any work begins. This is in accordance with the rules set forth by the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs [(212) 487-4110 or www.nyc.gov/consumers] and IRS circular 230; www.irs.gov or (800) 829-1040. The fee does not include representation before the taxing authorities. A separate fee will be charged if this service is required. However, my clients seldom get audited because I do not encourage them to take foolish risks.

Please do not call Barry's Accounting Services if you are shopping around to take advantage of the cheapest, naive tax practitioner whom you plan to blame and testify against when you are audited. Call the company if you are prepared to hire a tax practitioner who knows what he is doing and has a track record of over 25 years of saving his clients thousands of dollars. Everybody is money-savvy. YOU WILL GET WHAT YOU BARGAIN OR PAY FOR.

Corporation and Sole-Proprietorship Tax Returns
Tax returns are prepared for S corps, C corps, and LLCs in NY, NJ, CT, FL, AZ, CA, and PA. The fee to incorporate a business is $400. The minimum fee for preparing a tax return for an inactive corporation is $400; for an active corporation, $700; and for a sole-proprietorship, $600 if you agree to take responsibility for the bookkeeping work. Some business owners have expressed their appreciation for this service. To reduce billing costs and pass the savings on to you, a retainer or post-dated payments will be accepted in advance. Post-dated payments will be cashed on the prescribed dates as work progresses and they are subject to acceptance and clearance at your bank. The fee does not include representation before the taxing authorities. A separate fee will be charged if this service is required. My clients are seldom audited because I encourage them to avoid red flags and take sensible and realistic deductions.

Thanks for your time; and thanks for including Barry's Accounting Services in your search for a reputable tax accounting firm.

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