Service
Robert Greene, CPA, CMA, "The Teachers Tax Specialist" is an unusual accountant who reads and studies 600 page volumes specifically about teachers taxes. On average he spends one hour in person with new clients reviewing their current tax situation. After the initial meeting, Robert spends additional time preparing the tax return itself. He uses his unique education and experience to ensure the teacher receives the highest tax refund possible.
Fee Structure
The fee is usually $350 for a single teacher and $400 for a married teacher. This return includes Schedule A Itemized deductions, Form 2106 Employee Business Expenses, Schedule B Interest and Dividend Income, and a state and local return.
Naturally, additional schedules will result in higher fees.
These include:
- Schedule C self-employment income;
- Schedule D capital gains & loses;
- Schedule E rental real estate; etc.
Additional charges may be incurred for more than one state, or partial years in different states.
Tax preparation firms cannot give a clear estimate because they charge by the form and number of entries on the forms including number of dependents and number of W-2’s.
For the same teachers return that is described above a popular tax preparation service would charge about $225 to $275.
Considering that Robert Greene is slightly more expensive than some other tax preparers (and less expensive than others), remember that he is a skillful accountant, specializing in teachers taxes, not merely a tax preparer, "filling in the boxes". This can make a big difference in how much you pay to the government, and how much money you keep at home for yourself and your family.
