Navigating U.S. taxes is stressful enough—figuring out how much help will cost shouldn’t be. That’s why Bookmate keeps pricing simple, transparent, and tailored to what founders actually need. No surprise fees. No hourly billing. Just clear, fixed pricing that matches your business stage and structure.
In this guide, we’ll walk through how our pricing works for both tax filing and bookkeeping, what’s included in each service, what affects your final cost, and how we compare to traditional CPA firms.
Federal Tax Filing Pricing
Bookmate offers fixed, one-time fee packages for the most common U.S. tax scenarios faced by founders, including:
- Starting at $400 – LLCs (Form 5472, 1065 or 1040-NR)
- Starting at $500 – C Corporations (Form 1120 and more)
All tax filings include:
- Expert form preparation and review by our team of CPAs
- Electronic filing with the IRS (no mailing required)
- Free extension filing if needed
- Email support throughout the process
- Secure document handling
What Factors Affect Your Final Price?
While we offer flat-rate starting prices, your exact quote may vary depending on a few key factors. Here’s what we look at when pricing your tax filing or bookkeeping project:
- Entity Type
C Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and individual filers all have different filing obligations and form requirements. More complex structures typically require more work.
- Number of Owners
A single-member LLC is simpler than a multi-member partnership. More owners = more paperwork = slightly higher pricing.
- Owner Residency
If you (or any owners) are non-U.S. residents, your return may involve additional IRS forms or cross-border documentation.
- Revenue & Expenses
Businesses with significant income or a high number of expenses may require more review and reporting, especially if you're filing 5472, 1065, or 5471.
- Transaction Volume
High-volume e-commerce sellers or businesses with lots of monthly activity may need bookkeeping cleanup or extra reporting, which affects scope.
- Do You Need Bookkeeping?
If your books aren’t up to date, we’ll likely recommend (or require) catch-up bookkeeping to ensure the return is accurate.
Bookkeeping Services Pricing
For startups and businesses ready to streamline their finances, Bookmate offers monthly bookkeeping starting at $150/month. This includes:
- Categorized transactions and reconciliations
- Monthly financial statements
- Integration with QuickBooks Simple Start (subscription required)
- Direct collaboration with your tax preparer
We recommend bookkeeping for clients with at least $20K in monthly expenses or growing complexity. We also offer one-time cleanup (catch-up bookkeeping) for up to one year of books.
How We Compare to Traditional Firms
Unlike traditional CPA firms that charge by the hour (often $200+), Bookmate offers:
- Flat pricing based on your structure—no surprise fees
- Remote-first support—no office visits or paperwork
- Faster turnaround for filings and bookkeeping
- Dedicated support from licensed CPAs
Many of our clients save hundreds (or thousands) per year by switching to Bookmate.
Ready to Get Started?
Our pricing is designed to be startup-friendly, so you can focus on growing your business—not decoding your tax bill.
Book a free consultation to get a personalized quote and make sure you're filing the right forms for your structure. Or visit trybookmate.co to learn more.
Every tax situation is unique, so it’s always a good idea to talk to Bookmate before filing. We're here to help.
