How much does a CPA cost?
There is no single price. The calculator builds a monthly range from your structure, revenue, and services. The figure on this page is one worked example, and it is an indicative benchmark, not a quote.
What affects CPA and accounting cost?
Fees usually depend on business structure, revenue, transaction volume, payroll, and whether you need bookkeeping, a federal return, state filings, or both. Calculate a range for your own answers. There is no single price for every business.
Worked example: an LLC with $250k–$500k in revenue, bookkeeping, a federal return, one state filing and payroll.
Your estimated accounting cost
$690–$1,130
per month
$8,280–$13,560 per year
What's included
- Bookkeeping
- $420–$680 / mo
- Federal tax preparation
- $150–$240 / mo
- State filings
- $40–$70 / mo
- Payroll
- $80–$140 / mo
Indicative benchmark, not a quote. How this estimate works