Honest pricing, with no surprises
Reviewed by our office. Updated July 2026.
Clear starting prices. One written quote after we review your documents. Never based on the size of your refund.
Final pricing depends on tax year, forms, schedules, state filings, income types, credits, dependents, business activity, document condition, missing information, and review complexity. Quotes are not final until documents are reviewed.
What every return includes
- A real, IRS-registered preparer who prepares and reviews your return
- Federal return preparation and secure e-file
- A clear, written quote before any work begins
- A personalized document checklist so nothing is missed
- Secure, encrypted document upload
- Status updates at every stage, from intake to filed
- Plain-English answers to your questions
- Direct-deposit setup for your refund
What affects your price
- Forms and schedules. Extra schedules (C, E, D), K-1s, and credit forms add time and care.
- State filing. Each state return, and multi-state situations, are factored into your quote.
- Income types. W-2 only is simplest. Self-employment, rental, investment, and crypto add complexity.
- Document condition. Organized records keep your price down. We can work with messy records, it just takes more review.
- Prior-year or amendments. Catching up on past years or amending a filed return is quoted by year and complexity.
A real preparer vs. doing it yourself
Software is fast. A person is accountable. With us you get both.
| What matters | Doing it yourself | Zero Fuss Taxes |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | You do, alone | An experienced preparer does it, then reviews it |
| Finding every deduction | Only what you know to enter | We look across your whole situation for credits you may miss |
| Someone to answer questions | Help articles and chatbots | A real person you can call or text |
| If the IRS sends a letter | You handle it yourself | We review the notice and tell you the next step |
| How pricing works | Upsells appear as you go | One clear quote before any work begins |
How working with our office works
What you can expect when you file with our office.
Human-reviewed preparation
Every return is prepared and double-checked by an experienced, IRS-registered preparer before it is filed.
Credits and deductions reviewed for your situation
We look across your whole situation for the credits and deductions you may qualify for, based on the information you provide.
Honest, upfront pricing
You get a clear quote before any work begins. We never base our fee on the size of your refund, and there are no surprise add-ons.
Real, IRS-registered preparers
Not a faceless app. Our IRS-registered preparers prepare your return, review it, and sign it.
Your data stays protected
Documents move through secure, encrypted upload, never casual text or email. We never sell your information.
Updates at every step
You always know where your return stands, with a status update at each stage from intake to filed.
Pricing FAQ
Do you charge based on my refund?
No. We never base our fee on the size of your refund. That is a practice we consider a red flag. Our pricing is flat and quoted after we review your documents.
Why are some prices quoted after review?
Returns with credits, business activity, or multiple states vary in complexity. We give you one clear quote before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
Will the price change after I start?
Your quote is confirmed before preparation begins. If something material changes (for example an added schedule or a second state), we talk with you first and you decide.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. The quote you approve is the price. We do not add per-form upsells as you go, the way many do-it-yourself apps do.
How do I pay, and when?
You get your quote up front and pay before we file, never based on the size of your refund. We accept card and other electronic methods.
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