Hale said:
When you said ‘no asset change,’ I’m betting there’s a Schedule C or a K-1 in there somewhere. $1200 sounds like your CPA finally charged what it’s worth.
If that’s the case, OP should’ve gotten a heads up about the price hike before getting the bill.
He’s probably been undercharging you for years, and the work he does for you just isn’t worth the fee anymore. You’re likely one of those last-minute clients who wants everything done right before the deadline, which makes you more of a hassle. If you’re not happy with the price, shop around and see if you can find someone cheaper.
Nyle said:
@Rowan
Thanks, I did file before the deadline. Still, I admit I’m probably a tough client.
No worries, some CPAs can handle tough clients better than others. Maybe shop around next year and find someone who’s a better fit for what you need and what you’re willing to pay.
Hale said:
$1500 sounds fair.
With a name like yours, are you suggesting I should pay him the $500?
Either your return is more complicated than you think, or his firm is really busy, and he’s pricing you out to focus on bigger clients. If you don’t like it, find another CPA who will charge what you think is fair.
@Harley
Thanks for the advice. I guess I should’ve known better. My dad passed last year, and there was a lot going on with family investments and payouts. I just didn’t expect the bill to double. I made $350k last year, but I still felt blindsided.
Hale said:
$1500 sounds fair.
With a name like yours, are you suggesting I should pay him the $500?
Nope, I meant $1500.
With a name like yours, are you suggesting I should pay him the $500?
Nope, I meant $1500.
I only made $300k last year though. When I made $350k, he only charged $500. How about $375?
@Nyle
The amount of money you make has almost nothing to do with how complicated your tax return is. Keep that in mind.
Kellen said:
@Nyle
The amount of money you make has almost nothing to do with how complicated your tax return is. Keep that in mind.
Yeah, I get it. My comment was more about his pattern. If you check his profile, he just seems to say the opposite of what people expect in these threads.