Transparent Fees for Delaware CPA & Tax Services
At Gary Mehta, CPA, EA, we believe clients deserve transparent, predictable pricing agreed upon in advance. No vague billable hour surprises. Below is our complete baseline fee schedule for individual, corporate, attestation, and tax representation services.
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Primary Tax & Accounting Fee Schedule
Standard baseline rates for routine individual, partnership, corporate, and attestation engagements.
Personal Tax Return Preparation (Form 1040)
Expert personal tax preparation from a licensed Delaware CPA. Includes federal and state filings, multi-state income allocation, virtual consultations, and audit support.
Delaware LLC Tax Filing (Form 1065)
Professional CPA tax filing for Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships. We handle multi-member filings, Section 704(b) capital accounts, and partner Schedule K-1s.
Corporation Tax Return (Forms 1120 / 1120-S)
Comprehensive corporate tax solutions for Delaware C-Corps and S-Corps. We optimize corporate deductions, balance sheet reconciliations, and reasonable officer salary planning.
Estate & Trust Fiduciary Tax (Form 1041)
Expert preparation of Form 1041 for trusts and estates. We guide fiduciaries through complex Delaware and federal regulations, DNI calculations, and beneficiary allocations.
Non-Profit Tax Compliance (Form 990)
Specialized Form 990, 990-EZ, and 990-N preparation for 501(c)(3) charities, foundations, and public benefit entities to safeguard and maintain tax-exempt status.
Self-Employed & Freelancer Return (Sched C)
Tailored Schedule C preparation for 1099 contractors, consultants, and gig workers. We identify all allowable business deductions and home office write-offs.
Delaware Franchise Tax & Annual Reports
Timely filing of Delaware Annual Reports and Franchise Tax payments. We keep your entity in good standing with the Division of Corporations to avoid statutory penalties.
Professional Tax Consultation & Opinions
Expert CPA advisory on complex corporate structures, multi-state nexus questions, transactional tax consequences, or formal written tax opinion letters.
Comprehensive Business Formation
Complete entity incorporation for new LLCs and Corporations. Includes state registration, commercial registered agent setup, and federal EIN issuance.
Full Financial Statement Audits (CPA Audited)
Independent examination of financial records for regulatory compliance, major banking covenants, bonding underwriters, and corporate mergers.
Financial Statement Reviews (CPA Reviewed)
Limited assurance reviews providing analytical procedures and management inquiries. Ideal for businesses needing bank-ready financials without full audit costs.
Full IRS & State Tax Representation
Professional defense against IRS and Delaware Division of Revenue audit notices, examination summonses, back taxes, and tax disputes. Direct CPA representation.
Specialized Elections, Attestations & Relief Services
Baseline fees for statutory IRS elections, late election relief, offshore streamline catch-ups, and attest letters.
Form 8832 C-Corp Election
Professional preparation of IRS Form 8832 to elect corporate taxation for your LLC. Includes timely filings or late election relief requests.
Form 2553 S-Corp Election
Expert preparation of IRS Form 2553 for S-Corporation status. We handle timely submissions and Late Election Relief under Rev. Proc. 2013-30.
Section 83(b) Tax Election
Minimize future tax on unvested startup equity shares. We manage the strict 30-day IRS filing deadline for Delaware C-Corp founders.
Section 475 Mark-to-Market
Elect Trader Tax Status (TTS) under IRC § 475(f) to eliminate punitive wash sale rules and convert trading capital losses to ordinary deductions.
Quarterly Estimated Prep
Accurate calculation of safe harbor quarterly estimated taxes for high earners and businesses on Forms 1040-ES and 1120-W.
IRS Streamlined Offshore (SFOP/SDOP)
Catch-up filings for non-willful foreign taxpayers: 3 years of amended tax returns and 6 years of delinquent FinCEN 114 (FBAR) reports.
IRS & State Penalty Abatement
Eliminate failure-to-file and failure-to-pay statutory penalties via First-Time Abatement (FTA) or Reasonable Cause legal defense petitions.
Financial Statement Compilation
Expert CPA preparation of unaudited financial statements. Ideal for small business bank loans, investor summaries, and internal management.
CPA Income Verification & Attest
Signed CPA letter verifying self-employment earnings, entity standing, or personal net worth for mortgages, commercial leases, and lenders.
Fee Policy & Scope Disclaimer
Prices are subject to change. The fees listed on this page are baseline estimates for typical returns and engagements. Actual costs vary based on the volume of transactions, the condition of your books and financial records, and the specific tax schedules or international disclosures required. A firm, binding quote will be provided after a preliminary review of your documents during your consultation.
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