Hampton Roads, Virginia
Ballpark accounting and tax prices from published national sources, with calculators and sources. Not a quote.
Quick answer: Published national guides put basic bookkeeping at roughly $200 to $500 a month, full-service accounting with tax planning at $700 to $2,000 a month, and a business tax return at $1,500 to $5,000 or more.
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Put a value on your hours and compare it with the published price of a business tax return ($1,500 to $5,000 or more).
Ballpark only, not a quote. Based on published national ranges; local prices vary. We do not set prices.
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| Item | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Basic bookkeeping | $200 to $500 per month | Fresnel Partners (NSA survey) |
| Full-service accounting with tax planning | $700 to $2,000 per month | Fresnel Partners (NSA survey) |
| Accounting plus fractional CFO | $1,500 to $3,500 per month | Fresnel Partners (NSA survey) |
| Business tax return | $1,500 to $5,000 or more per return | Taxstra |
These are national figures from the sources below. Prices in Hampton Roads can be higher or lower. We do not set prices and this is not a quote.
Published national guides put small business accounting at roughly $200 to $3,500 per month depending on service level, and a business tax return at $1,500 to $5,000 or more.
Complex entities, multiple states, poor records, payroll and added planning or advisory time.
Not always. A CPA is a licensed accountant. Ask any provider about credentials and what work they are licensed to do.
No. It is a ballpark from national ranges.
Harbor Accounting Match is a free quote-request service, not a accounting firm. Estimates are ballpark only, not quotes. Last updated October 15, 2026.