Frequenty Asked Questions
Do you offer a free consultation?
Sorry, but no. We tried this, and unfortunately it did not work. Over the years we encountered too many people that merely wanted free advice and never intended to use our services.
What is your pricing structure for tax returns?
Our fees depend on the complexity of the return, but our pricing begins at $450 per return. For more information on our pricing, CLICK HERE for more information.
What does my personal tax return fee include?
In exchange for your fee:
- We will preparation your tax returns.
- We will electronically file your tax returns.
- We will retain copies of your tax returns and the supporting documents you provided to us. These documents will be stored on our secured server for seven years and you will have access to them at any time.
- You will receive audit protection. We partnered with Protection Plus, a third-party audit protection company. If you receive a letter from the IRS/State regarding your tax return, Protection Plus is available to assist you.
Do you offer discounts? What if I am a repeat or long-time client?
We do not offer discounts to new, returning or long-time clients. Our pricing is standardized and competitive.
What if I just have a “quick” one-off question?
Tax laws may have special rules and exceptions which need to be carefully considered before responding to a question. Providing generic responses to tax questions can be detrimental to your situation and have negative long-term impacts. As such, our Policy is not to answer one-off questions until we have a good understanding of your tax situation.
Do you prepare tax returns for non-U.S. Citizens?
Yes.
Do you prepare business returns?
Yes. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
If my personal tax return is audited by the IRS, can you represent me?
Your tax preparation fee includes audit protection through Protection Plus, a third-party audit protection company that specializes in addressing and resolving issues, including audits, that result from letters you may have received from the IRS/State regarding your tax return.
How do we exchange sensitive documents?
- We strongly recommend and prefer that sensitive documentation should be sent and received through our secure portal with multi-layer encryption technology to keep your information safe and confidential.
- At your request, we can also exchange sensitive documents via DropBox using the info@bineshcpas.com email address.
- We realize, however, that some clients prefer to keep it simple and email their documents to us. While not recommended, and not nearly as secure, we will exchange sensitive documents via email if this is your preference and you accept the associated risk.
Do you offer tax resolution services or assistance with IRS/State tax problems?
Yes. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
Do you offer accounting, bookkeeping and/or payroll services?
Yes. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
Why do you charge a rush fee within 15 days of filing deadlines?
Because of supply, demand and state labor laws. Unfortunately, too many people wait until the last moment to file their tax returns and tax preparers become overwhelmed with the workload. As such, they have to work longer hours, including weekends to complete the returns. California labor laws mandate that eight hours of labor constitutes a day’s work, and employment beyond eight hours in any workday or more than six days in any workweek requires the employee to be compensated for the overtime at not less than:
- One and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eight hours up to and including 12 hours in any workday, and for the first eight hours worked on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek; and
- Double the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 12 hours in any workday and for all hours worked in excess of eight on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek
Why is your rush fee based on a percentage of the total fee instead of a flat fee?
Preparing a return for someone with Schedule A Itemized Deductions, a Schedule C business, voluminous Schedule D stock transactions and multiple Schedule E rental properties is much more time consuming and complex than completing a return for someone with only one W-2. As such, a percentage is more equitable than a flat fee.