Questions people actually ask
Prices, weekends, what to bring and how to pay.
How much does tax preparation cost in Providence?
Our prices are published on this site. A standard personal return is $250 in person or $200 by digital drop-off. New clients pay $175 in person or $150 by digital drop-off the first year.
What does the new-client special include?
A federal Form 1040 with W-2 income and the standard deduction. State returns are included, even multiple states. Each dependent is +$50. It is a first-year rate for new clients: $175 in person or $150 by digital drop-off, against a regular price of $250. Book by February 28, 2027.
Can I really come on a Sunday?
Yes. Appointments are Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 9pm, all year, by appointment.
Are you insured?
Every return is backed by $1,000,000 in professional liability insurance.
How does digital drop-off work?
You take phone photos of your tax documents, answer a short list of questions and upload everything to our secure portal. Joe prepares your return, you review it and sign from your phone. A personal return costs $50 less by drop-off, and a senior or simple return is $100.
Is my Social Security taxable?
Sometimes. It depends on your other income. There is also a federal deduction of $6,000 for people age 65 and older for tax years 2025 through 2028, with income limits. Bring your Form SSA-1099 and we will work it out.
Do you speak Portuguese or Spanish?
Sim, falamos Português. Sí, hablamos Español. Our client services team can take your whole appointment in either language.
What should I bring?
Photo ID, Social Security cards for everyone on the return, all of your W-2 and 1099 forms, and last year's return if you have it.
How do I pay?
At your appointment, by cash, card, Venmo or Cash App. If you would rather pay nothing today, ask about having the fee taken from your refund.
How does the referral program work?
Every person you send who files and pays takes $50 off your own return. A business owner you send takes $100 off. It is a credit, never cash, and unused credit rolls to the next year.
Where is my refund?
The IRS shows the status of an e-filed return about 24 hours after it is filed, and says to allow about 3 weeks for the refund. Check it at irs.gov/refunds. Rhode Island has its own refund page at tax.ri.gov. You will need your Social Security number, your filing status and the exact refund amount, all of which are on your copy of the return.
I have not filed in a few years. Can you help?
Yes. An amended or prior-year return is $150. Bring whatever tax forms and IRS or state letters you have for those years.
Ready to book?
Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 9pm, or by digital drop-off any time.
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