You get a flat fee in writing before any work starts, with no hourly billing and no surprises. For a tax return, the quote is built from what your return actually involves, so you're not paying for complexity you don't have. Monthly bookkeeping and tax clients pay one flat monthly fee, based on what they need.
Every quote is customized to what you need, so the number comes after the free intro call, not before it.
For tax returns, every engagement lists exactly which returns are included, so you only pay for what you need.
For IRS help, we start with an assessment: we get your IRS transcripts and find out exactly where things stand. You see your options and the full cost in writing before you commit, and if the scope changes, we talk before anything is added. What it depends on: how many years are involved, what the IRS is asking for, and the shape of your records.