BLACK BART Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 What does everybody charge for 1099s/W-2s/941s/940s/unemployment/state w/h, all reconciliations, so on and so forth? Done in a fit of rage after chasing down SSNs and a mare's nest of forms and numbers that were lost, misplaced, or eaten by cannibals, I sent somebody a bill saying "Year-end taxes-$800" without bothering to itemize it. They might leave over it, but have you ever lumped it all in one pot? (Should cost at least $500 under normal circumstances). P.S. If you intend to criticize, be gentle (it's been a bad week). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I feel your pain. Been there, lost (thankfully) a client and didn't look back. Normally I do itemize a bit, more than one line item. At least I separated out year-end vs. quarterly forms but I also used to keep track when done. Otherwise, hang tight. We can't fix stupid and we can't do the work of our clients, in my opinion. I hope you are able to enjoy a little down time this weekend and perhaps an adult beverage or four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLMAS Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Not enough for a PITA 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max W Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 I charge by the hour for these types of clients and if they are new, I get a deposit up front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulldogTom Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 I generally will not take on 1099's or W2s from a client who I don't do the tax return for. Just not worth it to me. For my business clients, I prepare the 1099's for free if I do the bookkeeping (it is loaded into the price I charge for bookkeeping). If I don't do the bookkeeping and just the tax return, I charge a nominal amount (like $25) if the W9's are available. If I have to chase the w9's, I charge more. For most of my bookkeeping and business clients, it is the same contractors every year so it is not a big deal to produce the forms. I just consider it customer service. Tom Modesto, CA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 We charge about $25 per form, and we do almost all of them online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfizer Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 I charge $25 per payroll tax form, $25 for 1096/W3 plus $10 for each 1099/W2 form if the client provides all of the information and everything can be filed online. If I have to run down a bunch of information then I charge an hourly rate for the leg/investigative work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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