TAX PREPARATION PRICING

Pricing below reflects standard federal filings for Texas residents — designed for individuals, contractors, and small business owners. FishBone Tax Services focuses exclusively on accurate, affordable filings with optional QuickBooks setup through FishBone Financial.

Individual Filing Fees

Individual: Form 1040 – Basic $150-$300
For individuals with a single income source and standard deductions — no dependents or additional schedules.

Typically includes:
- Up to five W-2 income forms
- Standard deduction (no itemizing)
- “Federal filing only — Texas residents
Perfect for employees with straightforward income and no dependents or investments.

❌ Not included (extra fees apply):
- Child or dependent tax credits (Form 8812)
- Itemized deductions (Schedule A)
- Interest or dividend income (Schedule B)
- Investment or stock transactions (Schedule D)
- Business or self-employment income (Schedule C)
- Rental property or passive income (Schedule E)
- Amended or multi-state returns
*Additional fees apply for dependents, itemized deductions, or other added schedules.

Individual: Form 1040 – Moderate $300-$500
For individuals with multiple income sources, investments, or itemized deductions.

Typically includes:
- Includes multiple W-2s and other common income forms
- Schedules A, B, and/or D
- Education credits (Form 8863) or HSA contributions (Form 8889)
Ideal for families, homeowners, or filers with investments or additional schedules.

❌ Not included (extra fees apply):
- More than two complex schedules (A–E combination)
- Multiple 1099s or brokerage statements
- Rental property (Schedule E)
- Multi-state filings or amended returns
*Additional fees apply for Schedule E (rental income), multiple investment accounts, or complex itemized deductions.

Self-Employed & 1099 Filers

If you earn income as a contractor, freelancer, or single-member LLC, your return often involves additional reporting and bookkeeping. The tiers below show when bookkeeping software becomes recommended or required.

Tier 1 – Basic 1099 Filer $200 – $350
For individuals receiving 1–2 Forms 1099-NEC or 1099-K with minimal business activity or expenses.

Typically includes:
- Includes Form 1040 + Schedule C reporting of 1099 income
- Standard business expense categories
- No bookkeeping software required – spreadsheet summary accepted
*Ideal for freelancers, delivery drivers, and side-gig earners.

❌ Not included (extra fees apply):
- More than 2 Forms 1099
- Reconstruction from bank statements
- Vehicle or mileage tracking cleanup
- Multi-state or amended returns

TIER 2 – Multi-1099 Contractor $350 – $650+
For contractors or freelancers receiving 3–5 Forms 1099 with steady income and recurring expenses.

Typically includes:
- Form 1040 + Schedule C income and expense reporting
- Home office, mileage, and business deductions
- QuickBooks Online recommended
*Best for independent service providers with recurring clients and moderate expense activity.

❌ Not included (extra fees apply):

High-volume 1099 income (6+ payers)

Year-end bookkeeping cleanup or uncategorized bank feeds

Multiple business activities needing separate Schedules C

Payroll or subcontractor payments

TIER 3 – Active Business Owner $650 – $900 + Bookkeeping Review

For self-employed business owners earning over $75K with multiple clients, projects, or higher transaction volume.

Typically includes:

Form 1040 + Schedule C + Schedule SE (self-employment tax)

Detailed deduction review and financial reconciliation

QuickBooks Online required

Bookkeeping Review Fee ($150 – $300) based on transaction count and complexity

*Designed for contractors or solo LLCs with high-volume activity needing organized books for tax accuracy.

❌ Not included (extra fees apply):

Contractors with employees or payroll processing

Multiple entities or S-corp filings

Prior-year bookkeeping cleanup or uncategorized transactions

Sales tax or franchise tax filings (see Business Add-On Filings section)

*Bookkeeping services, if needed, are provided through FishBone Financial Services.

Sales Tax Return Filing

Business Sales Tax $50 Per Filing

For small businesses that collect and remit sales tax. We handle preparation and filing directly through your state portal to keep you compliant and on schedule.

Typically includes:

Monthly, quarterly, or annual sales tax returns

Assistance with state or local sales tax accounts

Digital submission through your state portal

Sales tax filing does not include bookkeeping, federal tax filing, or tax audit support.

Franchise Tax Filings

Business Franchise Tax $150 - $350 per filing

Available for Texas self-employed businesses, LLCs, and S-Corps. We handle preparation and filing directly with the Texas Comptroller to ensure compliance.

Typically includes:

Preparation and filing with the Texas Comptroller

Public Information Report / Ownership Information Report, if required

Amended or corrected filings for prior periods, if needed

Confirmation of submission and filing receipts

Texas Franchise Tax services are available only if not already prepared by another firm. Federal income tax filings are not included.

Property Tax Filings

Business Property Tax $150 - $400 per filing

For Texas businesses required to report business personal property to the county appraisal district. We organize and submit your asset listings for accurate reporting.

Typically includes:

Preparation of annual Business Personal Property Rendition

Asset listings by category (equipment, furniture, computers, etc.)

Review of depreciation schedules

Filing with county appraisal district

Service limited to simple filings with 25 or fewer assets and no leased, multi-location, or specialty equipment.

Disclaimers

Payment is due upon completion of tax return preparation.

Pricing is based on the average time & complexity of tax return.

Bookkeeping Pricing

Every self-employed business is different — and so are its bookkeeping and tax needs.
Pricing below is tailored specifically for Schedule C freelancers, contractors, and 1099 earners, as well as small business owners with growing activity.

Pricing Details

Monthly Services Varies

Bookkeeping & Financial Preparation Add-Ons

Organized books are the foundation of accurate tax filings. For self-employed individuals and small business owners, FishBone Financial Services provides flexible bookkeeping options to ensure your records are accurate, compliant, and ready for filing.

QuickBooks Online Setup – Starting at $500 per company
One-time setup including bank-feed and credit-card-feed connections, chart of accounts, and basic receipt coding. Includes up to 3 hours of onboarding and initial manual entry of business expenses paid personally (if applicable). *Does not include catch-up or cleanup work.*

Bookkeeping Review (Clean-Up) – Starting at $150+ / month
Review and clean up existing books based on transaction volume, complexity, and industry. Ideal before year-end or tax filing to ensure data accuracy.

Monthly Bookkeeping – $150 – $500 / month
Ongoing reconciliation, categorization, and reporting to maintain up-to-date books throughout the year. Pricing is based on monthly transaction count and overall account complexity.

*FishBone Tax Services is a DBA of FishBone Financial Services LLC. All bookkeeping and tax preparation services are provided under FishBone Financial Services LLC.*