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Hiring a professional for tax preparation is essential for navigating New York City's uniquely complex local and state tax laws. A professional can help you avoid costly mistakes and maximize your return in one of the world's most demanding financial environments.

What is a financial planner?

A financial planner helps you create a comprehensive strategy to achieve your long-term financial goals, such as retirement, investments, and debt management.

While an accountant is looking backwards and at a snapshot of the present, a financial planner is looking forward to the future.

A financial planner uses the data provided by your accountant, along with your personal goals, to build a long-term strategy. Their focus is forward-looking: growing your wealth and ensuring you are financially secure in the future.

In summary, you need an accountant for tax, compliance, and historical reporting. You need a financial planner for future wealth growth, investment strategy, and long-term goal planning. Using both ensures that your financial present is managed efficiently and your financial future is strategically planned.

What is the difference between a bookkeeper, an accountant and a CPA?

While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are distinct differences between a bookkeeper, an accountant, and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in terms of their roles, qualifications, and scope of work.

A bookkeeper is responsible for the day-to-day recording of a company's financial transactions, such as sales, purchases, and payments. They maintain the general ledger, ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date. An accountant then uses this data to analyze the bigger financial picture, preparing financial statements, performing audits, and offering insights into the company's financial health. Essentially, bookkeeping is about recording data, while accounting is about interpreting and reporting it.

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an accountant licensed by the New York State Board for Public Accountancy. To earn this designation to practice in NYC, they must meet rigorous state requirements, including advanced education (150 semester hours), extensive experience, and passing the demanding Uniform CPA Examination. This license grants them legal authority that other accountants do not have, such as the ability to perform certain audits and represent clients before tax authorities. The CPA designation signifies the highest standard of competence and ethical practice.

Understanding the cost of tax professionals in New York City

The cost of hiring a tax professional in New York City is among the highest in the world, reflecting the city's cost of living and the immense complexity of local, state, federal, and often international tax laws. Prices in Manhattan are typically the highest, but costs throughout the five boroughs are substantial.

How much does a tax accountant cost in New York City?

Expect to pay between $300 and $1,000 for a typical individual return, with an average cost of around $550.
Some tax accountants work on an hourly rate, and the latest Bark data shows on average they typically charge $140.

Here are some sample price points you might find in New York City:

  • Simple Return: A basic W-2 with state and city filings may cost around $250 - $400.
  • Standard Return: A W-2 with common forms (e.g., itemized deductions, interest) might cost approximately $450 - $700.
  • Complex Return: For taxpayers with significant investment transactions, freelance/Schedule C income, or K-1s, the cost could be around $800 - $1,500.
  • Highly Complex Return: Taxpayers with multiple businesses, foreign assets, and complex investments can expect to pay $1,500 or significantly more.

It’s also worth remembering that the preparer's qualifications influence the cost. In New York, tax attorneys and CPAs generally charge the most, followed by Enrolled Agents (EAs). New York is one of the few states that requires other paid tax preparers to register with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, ensuring they meet minimum education and competency standards for serving clients in the city.

For more information read our cost of tax preparation guide.

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Roman Tax Services

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As a sole proprietor, my relationship with my clients is very personal. I look to be a long time partnership and a person they can rely on by providing availability all year round.

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What do you love most about your job?

I love keeping my clients happy. As most of my clients tell me, they love how much they can trust me and how comfortable I make them feel. They hate taxes but they LOVE me.

What inspired you to start your own business?

I started doing taxes when I was 19, part-time work for H&R Block while going to school for Accounting. I just knew that one day I wanted to have my own tax office and my own clientele.

Why should our clients choose you?

I will take the very best care of all my clients, and ensure that I provide friendly, professional, seamless quality work.

Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.

I have a secure encrypted online portal "Intuit Link" where documents can be uploaded securely and we can have open communication through. Documents can be scanned or even snap a picture, as it is mobile friendly. I also offer email services and Zoom video appointments.

What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?

I moved my home office to the basement to allow separate seating areas outside the office and allow more room to abide by the 6 feet distance guidelines. Each individual room is cleaned and sanitized every night in which in-office appointments take place. The bathroom is a separate room outside the office. Clients are required to wear masks. Hand Sanitizers are provided in each room.

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