PricingSimple, Transparent Pricing

Clear pricing is essential for building trust and making informed decisions, both of which are critical to a business's success. Our simple pricing structure is designed to meet your business needs, with optional add-ons for extra flexibility.

No hidden fees, no surprises - just upfront value and measurable results.


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Starting at:

$750/month


Account Reconciliation

  • Post transactions to the books
  • Reconcile bank accounts
  • Reconcile credit cards & loan accounts
  • Reconcile electronic transactions into QuickBooks®



Payroll

  • Prepare payroll
  • Submit payroll taxes to agencies
  • Prepare payroll returns
  • Prepare W-2's
  • Pension & garnishment remittance
  • Human resources support


Advice

  • Prepare monthly performance reports
  • Tax planning
  • General business consulting

Tax

  • Business tax preparation
  • Sales tax preparation
  • Personal property tax preparation
  • Prepare 1099 for contractors

Accounting Package Cost Factor

Each business has unique accounting needs, so monthly quotes vary. Your custom fee is based on these factors:


Your Business's Accounting Workload

Think of this as the amount of work involved. How many transactions does your business go through in a typical month? The price you pay for accounting services usually depends on how much financial activity there is to sort through.

How Complex Are Your Business Operations?

This refers to how challenging the work is. Factors that add complexity can including managing multiple business locations, handling sales tax, city tax, number of employees, pay frequency, or maintaining several bank accounts.

Available Add-ons

You might not need every service we offer right away, and that's perfectly fine. Our approach is designed to adapt and grow alongside your business as your needs evolve.


Individual Tax & Planning

Starting At

$100/monthly

Comprehensive Tax Planning & Preparation for the business owner's personal Federal & State tax returns.

Tax Notice Response Service

Starting At

$75/monthly

We handle and address all IRS and state notices for you.


Budgeting

Starting At

$75/monthly + $1,000 initial fee

We help you establish an annual budget & provide monthly budget-to-actual reporting for better financial planning & performance tracking.


Accounts Payable

Starting At

$250/monthly

Will help you manage & pay bills on a weekly basis.


Receipt Management

Starting At

$250/monthly

We help you manage and organize your receipts electronically per accurate and efficient record-keeping.

Answers to Your Pricing Questions

Here, we've provided straightforward answers to common questions about our services and pricing to help you make confident, informed decisions.


1. What's the Cost to get Started?

In addition to the monthly fee, we charge a one-time onboarding fee. This fee covers the extra effort needed to set up your business systems, onboarding calls, including data migration, software integrations, communicating with agencies, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

The onboarding fee is usually calculated as: ONBOARDING FEE = (MONTHLY FEE X 2).

**This fee varies depending on the details of your specific accounting package.


2. Can I Adjust My Service Package as My Business Expands?

Of course! We know your needs will change as your business grows. You're free to upgrade or customize your package at any time to align with your evolving requirements.


3. What's the ROI (Return on Investment) of Choosing Our Accounting Services?

Investing in our accounting services goes beyond ensuring compliance and accuracy. We provide strategic insights to help reduce tax liabilities, improve cash flow, and boost profitability. Most of our clients experience significant savings and business growth that more than justify the cost of our services.


4. Can You Help Me With Taxes Only?

We generally don't offer tax-only services because we believe business owners see the greatest benefit when bookkeeping and tax preparation are handled together. In addition, if you need bookkeeping, we require that payroll also be managed through our firm. This ensures that a single, cohesive team oversees all aspects of your financials, allowing us to deliver timely and accurate results.


5. How Much Will it Cost to Catch Up on My Accounting?

Catching up on accounting, often referred to as back work, is essential for bringing a business's books up to date-especially when transitioning from one accounting service to another. It's also a critical step in ensuring your books are audit-ready, which we guarantee at no additional cost.

The cost of back work is calculated using a straightforward formula:

Back Work Cost = Number of Prior Months to work on × Monthly Fee

To determine how far back we need to go, we review the most recent verifiable financial statement or tax return prepared by an external party. For example, if the most recent completed document is a tax return, your books are likely accurate through December of that tax year.

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Our Client's Reviews

Here's what they have to say about our services


five stars

Jose has been very helpful with my accounting needs. He goes above and beyond with our bookkeeping and allows me to focus my time on growing my business!


Dr. Fang - Optometry Practice Owner


five stars

I have worked with Caro & Associates for 8+ years, they are very professional, excellent work and very good service to their clients.


M. Calderon - Landscape Construction Company


five stars

Jose is a true pleasure to work with. He's extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient in his work. He's got superb support staff and he's also just an all-around great guy. Definitely going to recommend to others!


C. Rixse – Business Owner