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🔴 Starter Advisory

For: Creators who want occasional planning and check-ins, without ongoing support.

 

Includes:

  • One (1) annual tax planning session (60 minutes)
  • Estimated tax payment guidance
  • Up to 2 email inquiries per month

 

💵 Annual Fee: $1,500 or $125/month

🟠 Growth Advisory

For: Active creators needing regular strategic input and Q&A access throughout the year.

 

Includes:

  • Semi-annual tax strategy sessions (2/year)
  • Estimated tax planning & payment schedule
  • Expense and deduction review (July)
  • Unlimited email inquiries (2-business-day turnaround)

 

💵 Annual Fee: $3,300 or $275/month

🟢 Strategic Partner

For: Creators with multiple income streams or business complexity looking for hands-on guidance.

 

Includes:

  • Quarterly tax strategy sessions (4/year)
  • Full business income and expense review
  • Annual Entity structure analysis (LLC vs. S-Corp)
  • Priority email support (24-hour turnaround)

 

💵 Annual Fee: $5,400 or $450/month

➕ À La Carte Add-Ons

Service

Price

Federal & State Tax Preparation (W2)

$350+

Federal & State Tax Preparation (Schedule C)

$850+

Entity Return (S-Corp, Partnership)

$1,200+

General Tax Consultation (60 min)

$505

Bookkeeping (monthly service)

From $350/month

IRS Audit Prep

$6,000+

Cash Flow Forecasting (3–6 month outlook)

$1,200+

IRS Notice/Letter Response

$200/hour

🔴 Starter Advisory Package - $125/month

Includes: 1 Annual Tax Strategy Session and Estimated Tax Payment Guidance

Learn more below:

Includes: 1 Annual Tax Strategy Session (60 minutes)

🎯 Purpose:

To provide an annual, high-level financial and tax strategy check-in for solo creators who aren’t ready for full-year advisory.

✅ Session Expectations:

  1. Income Overview & Projection

  2. Basic Tax Optimization

  3. Estimated Tax Overview

  4. Compliance & Best Practices

  5. Q&A

 

Deliverables:

  • PDF summary of key takeaways
  • Estimated tax report
  • Suggested action steps to improve savings or compliance

 

🎯 Value to Client:

  • Identifies tax-saving opportunities before year-end, not after
  • Aligns tax planning with income spikes and business seasonality
  • Provides clarity on deductions, retirement options, and business structure
  • Reduces surprises and builds confidence around estimated taxes and filings

This service focuses on helping creators accurately estimate and pay their quarterly taxes.

Most Beneficial – If you operate as a sole proprietors or single-member LLCs and don’t have taxes withheld automatically.

✅ Session Expectations:

  1. Income & Expense Review

  2. Annual Estimate Calculations

  3. Payment Schedule & Instructions

  4. One Adjustment Opportunity (Optional)

  5. Deliverables – PDF Summary Report

 

Deliverables:

  • Annual estimated tax summary using IRS safe harbor methods
  • Quarterly payment tracker with dates, amounts, and instructions
  • Side-by-side comparison of 100% prior year vs. 90% current year tax approach
  • Step-by-step federal and state payment instructions (IRS Direct Pay, EFTPS, etc.)
  • Optional one-time mid-year recalculation if income shifts significantly

 

🎯 Value to Client:

  • Prevents IRS underpayment penalties with compliant estimates
  • Removes confusion around how much and when to pay
  • Aligns estimated tax payments with your cash flow cycle
  • Saves time and reduces reliance on DIY guesswork
  • Builds long-term tax confidence

🟠 Growth Advisory Package - $275/month

Includes: 2 Semi-Annual Tax Strategy Session, Estimated Tax Planning & Payment Scheduling, Expense & Deduction Review

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Includes: 2 Annual Tax Strategy Session (60 minutes)

🎯 Purpose:

To provide twice-yearly strategic check-ins that keep creators tax-efficient and financially organized, without the need for full-year advisory. Ideal for creators with moderate income fluctuations or growing practices.

✅ Session 1 Expectations (June):

Focus: Realignment & Tax Optimization

  1. Year-to-Date Income & Expense Review

  2. Estimated Tax Recalculation

  3. Deduction Strategy

  4. Retirement Contributions & Entity Discussion (if relevant)

  5. Action Plan & Reminders

✅ Session 2 Expectations (December):

Focus: Final Adjustments & Prep for Filing

  1. Final Income Projection

  2. Final Estimated Tax Adjustments

  3. Year-End Deduction Maximization

  4. Tax Organizer & Prep for Filing Season

  5. Positioning for Next Year

Deliverables:

  • Custom tax strategy report with recommendations
  • Updated estimated tax calculator
  • Mid-year or year-end deduction tracker
  • Personalized action list with due dates
  • Optional PDF guide: “What to Prepare for Your Tax Return”

🎯 Value to Client (Tax Strategy Sessions):

  • Identifies tax-saving opportunities before year-end, not after
  • Aligns tax planning with income spikes and business seasonality
  • Provides clarity on deductions, retirement options, and business structure
  • Reduces surprises and builds confidence around estimated taxes and filings

This goes beyond basic calculation — it’s a semi-annual, proactive approach to ensure clients stay compliant and maximize cash flow while minimizing surprises.

✅ Session Expectations:

  1. Quarterly Income Projections

  2. Semi-annual Estimated Tax Recalculations

  3. Customized Payment Schedule & Reminders

  4. Integration with Bookkeeping

 

Deliverables:

  • Semi-annual updated estimated tax summary
  • Payment tracker with dates, amounts, and methods
  • One-click links to payment portals
  • Optional integration with financial dashboard (QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, Google Calendar)

This is a mid-year strategic review to ensure clients are maximizing deductions and keeping clean records before Q4 tax chaos.

✅ Session Expectations:

  1. Mid-Year General Ledger Review

  2. Deduction Optimization Strategy

  3. Mileage & Home Office Audit Readiness

Deliverables:

  • Mid-year deduction report summarizing
  • Red-flag list of audit-risk areas
  • Categorization cheat sheet tailored to education consultants

🎯 Value to Client:

  • Helps avoid leaving thousands in deductions on the table
  • Ensures clean documentation if audited
  • Reduces year-end tax prep friction

🟢 Strategic Partner Package - $450/month

Includes: 4 Quarterly Tax Strategy Sessions, Full Business Expense & Cash Flow Review, and Entity Structure Analysis

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Includes: 4 Quarterly Tax Strategy Sessions (60–75 minutes each)

 

🎯 Purpose:

To provide quarterly strategic check-ins that keep creators tax-efficient and financially organized, without the need for full-year advisory. Ideal for creators with moderate income fluctuations or growing businesses.

 

✅ First Half of the Year Session Expectations (March, June):

Focus: Realignment & Tax Optimization

  1. Year-to-Date Income & Expense Review

  2. Estimated Tax Recalculation

  3. Deduction Strategy

  4. Retirement Contributions & Entity Discussion (if relevant)

  5. Action Plan & Reminders

 

 Second Half of the Year Session Expectations (September, December):

Focus: Final Adjustments & Prep for Filing

  1. Final Income Projection

  2. Final Estimated Tax Adjustments

  3. Year-End Deduction Maximization

  4. Tax Organizer & Prep for Filing Season

  5. Positioning for Next Year

 

Deliverables:

  • Custom tax strategy report with recommendations
  • Updated estimated tax calculator
  • Mid-year or year-end deduction tracker
  • Personalized action list with due dates
  • Optional PDF guide: “What to Prepare for Your Tax Return”

 

🎯 Value to Client (Tax Strategy Sessions):

  • Identifies tax-saving opportunities before year-end, not after
  • Aligns tax planning with income spikes and business seasonality
  • Provides clarity on deductions, retirement options, and business structure
  • Reduces surprises and builds confidence around estimated taxes and filings

Goal: Ensure the client is managing money effectively, maximizing deductions, and maintaining visibility into income and outflows — critical for consultants with growing or variable revenue.

 

Expectations:

  1. Income Stream Analysis

  2. Expense Audit & Categorization

  3. Deduction Optimization

  4. Action Plan

 

Deliverables:

  • Cleaned-up expense report
  • Summary of missing/uncategorized deductions
  • 90-day cash flow projection (Google Sheet or PDF)
  • List of recommended tools/systems (e.g., Wave, QuickBooks, YNAB)

 

🎯 Value to Client (Tax Strategy Sessions):

  • Identifies missed or miscategorized deductions that could reduce tax liability
  • Provides better visibility into cash flow for smarter business decisions
  • Ensures expenses are audit-ready with clear documentation and categorization
  • Highlights opportunities to streamline spending and increase profitability
  • Empowers you to operate like a financially organized business owner, not just a freelancer

Goal: Evaluate the client’s current business structure and determine whether switching to an S Corporation would yield meaningful tax savings, improved liability protection, or operational efficiency.

 

✅ Session Expectations:

  1. Current Entity Review

  2. S-Corp or C-Corp Tax Comparison

  3. Legal and Operational Requirements

  4. Decision Guidance

 

Deliverables:

  • Tax savings comparison report (Sole Prop vs. S-Corp)
  • Entity structure cheat sheet
  • Action checklist if electing S-Corp status (e.g., payroll setup, IRS filing)
  • Personalized recommendation summary

 

🎯 Value to Client:

  • Identifies potential self-employment tax savings of thousands per year
  • Helps determine when and if switching to an S-Corp is financially worthwhile
  • Clarifies the legal and tax responsibilities tied to each structure
  • Provides a clear, personalized recommendation based on your income and goals
  • Empowers you to make confident decisions as your business grows

➕ À La Carte Add-Ons

The below services can be added on to any package or by itself.

Learn more below:

Service: Preparation and filing of personal federal and state income tax returns for sole proprietors or single-member LLCs.

Deliverables:

  • Completed Form 1040 (with Schedule C)
  • One state return included
  • E-file confirmation and PDF copy for records
  • Basic deduction summary

🎯 Value to Client:

  • Ensures compliant, accurate filing with all eligible deductions
  • Avoids DIY errors or missed credits
  • Simplifies year-end tax season with professional support
  • Provides peace of mind that your business income is properly reported
  • Positions your return for potential IRS review readiness

Service: Tax preparation for S Corporations (Form 1120S) or Partnerships (Form 1065), including shareholder or partner K-1s.

Deliverables:

  • Completed business tax return (1120S or 1065)
  • K-1 forms for all shareholders or partners
  • E-file confirmation and return copy
  • Summary of tax-saving opportunities identified during prep

🎯 Value to Client:

  • Compliant and optimized business return, avoiding IRS penalties
  • Supports correct flow-through income reporting on personal returns
  • Flags red flags in entity compensation or partner distributions
  • Clarifies how business earnings affect your personal tax liability
  • Saves time and reduces confusion in multi-owner structures

Service: One-on-one virtual session to answer tax-related questions and offer tailored guidance.

Deliverables:

  • 60-minute Zoom or phone session
  • Written summary of key takeaways and action items
  • Resource links or templates (as needed)
  • Recording available upon request

🎯 Value to Client:

  • Immediate answers to urgent or confusing tax questions
  • Tailored advice without committing to a long-term package
  • Useful for business changes, income planning, or IRS notices
  • Clarifies key decisions like deductions, retirement, or tax timing
  • Builds confidence and clarity in your financial decisions

Reliable Bookkeeping Services for Small Businesses

Stay audit-ready and organized with monthly and quarterly cloud-based bookkeeping.

Your outsourced bookkeeping needs tailored to your business.

We do bookkeeping for small businesses best!

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Service: Ongoing tracking, categorization, and reconciliation of business transactions.

Deliverables:

  • Categorized monthly profit & loss reports
  • Reconciled bank and
  • credit card accounts
  • Chart of accounts setup or cleanup
  • Quarterly check-ins to review data

🎯 Value to Client:

  • Keeps your books accurate and ready for tax season
  • Frees up your time to focus on clients, not spreadsheets
  • Helps identify business trends and unnecessary spending
  • Supports stronger deduction tracking
  • Ensures compliance and audit-readiness year-round

Core Inclusions (Monthly)

  1. Transaction Categorization

  2. Account Reconciliation

  3. Profit & Loss Statement

  4. Chart of Accounts Setup & Maintenance

  5. Quarterly Check-In

  6. Year-End Reports for Tax Filing

💡 Key Tools Supported:

  • QuickBooks Online
  • Wave
  • Xero

💼 Bookkeeping Service – Monthly Pricing

Monthly Fee

Monthly Transactions

Activity Level

Ideal Profile & Features

$350

Up to 100

Low

Solo creator, 1–2 accounts, basic expenses, no payroll. Core bookkeeping + tax-ready P&L.

$400

Up to 100

Low (Multi-account)

Multiple accounts, basic expenses, low activity, contractors only. Reconciliations + tagging.

$500

101–200

Moderate

Moderate transactions, recurring expenses, client/vendor tagging. Quarterly review + tech setup.

$650

201–350

High

Growing business, multiple income streams, contractors. Advanced categorization, service-line tracking.

$800+

351+

Very High / Complex

Small agency or high-volume business. Monthly meetings, cloud dashboards, proactive tax alignment.

📦 All Plans Include:

  • Real time reporting
  • Monthly transaction categorization and reconciliations
  • Profit & Loss report tailored for education consultants
  • Chart of accounts setup/maintenance
  • Quarterly review with notes for tax planning
  • Year-end financial package for tax preparation
  • Cloud-based tool integration (QuickBooks, Wave, Xero, Google Sheets)
  • Proactive tax planning

NOTE: IF YOU’RE AN EARLY STAGE FOUNDER, SEND US A MESSAGE TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SIMPLE NEEDS OFFERINGS THROUGH THE LINK BELOW:

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🔧 Optional Add-Ons:

Add-On Service

Fee

Additional Accounting Reports

$200–$400/month

Cash Flow Forecasting

Starting at $1,200 (one-time)

Bookkeeping Cleanup

$600–$1,800+ (based on months)

🎯 Value to Client:

  • Built to scale with your business as it grows in complexity
  • Supports proactive tax strategy, not just historical reporting
  • Integrated with cloud tech for efficiency and accuracy
  • Keeps books audit- and tax-ready year-round

Service: Build a forward-looking cash flow model based on expected income, recurring expenses, and tax obligations.

Deliverables:

  • Custom cash flow forecast spreadsheet
  • Categorized projections: income, fixed & variable expenses, tax outflows
  • Simple dashboard or visual summary
  • Scenario planning (e.g., busy season vs. slow months)

🎯 Value to Client:

  • Predicts when cash will be tight — or abundant
  • Helps plan for tax payments, large purchases, or savings goals
  • Avoids “feast or famine” stress common in consulting work
  • Gives you control over how and when you reinvest in your business
  • Supports smarter pricing, scheduling, and financial discipline

(Billed in 15-minute increments after the first hour)

🎯 Purpose:

To interpret, assess, and resolve tax-related notices or letters received from the IRS or state tax departments — so the client avoids penalties, interest, or escalated enforcement.

Step-by-Step Breakdown:

  1. Initial Review & Assessment (1st Hour Minimum)
  2. Client Consultation (Optional – if clarification is needed)

  3. Response Drafting & Submission

  4. Follow-Up Monitoring (Optional Add-On)

💡 Types of Notices Commonly Handled:

Notice Code

Description

CP2000

Underreported income – proposed change

CP14

Balance due

CP501/CP503

Collection notices

LT11

Final notice before levy

CP21/22

Changes to return

State letters

Registration or estimated payment issues

🚫 What This Service Does Not Include:

  • Full audit representation before IRS or state agents (but audit prep & support is included in premium packages)
  • Legal tax court appeals (requires tax attorney)

🧠 Value to the Client:

  • Fast, accurate resolution of tax problems
  • Reduces stress and legal risk
  • Protects against penalties, interest, and enforcement actions
 

(Billed in 15-minute increments after the first hour)

🎯 Purpose:

To help the client prepare and organize all necessary documentation and responses for an IRS (or state) audit — ensuring they are audit-ready, accurate, and complete before dealing with the tax authority.

What’s Included:

  1. Audit Notice Review – Deliverable: Audit Readiness Checklist summarizing what the IRS wants and when.
  2. Document Collection & Organization – Deliverable: IRS-ready file set (digital or printable)
  3. Reconciliation & Analysis – Deliverable: Summary memo identifying areas of concern with explanations the client can use when responding to the IRS.

  4. Response Support – Note: This service does not include direct communication or representation before the IRS.

🧠 Ideal For:

  • Self-employed professionals (e.g., content creators) selected for random or triggered audits
  • Clients with missing or partial documentation
  • Those who want help “getting their house in order” before replying to the IRS

🚫 What This Service Does Not Include:

  • IRS representation (i.e., no contact with auditors on behalf of the client)
  • Legal tax appeals or defense (requires enrolled agent or tax attorney)

Deliverables:

  • IRS Audit Prep Checklist
  • Document folders/files prepared per IRS guidelines
  • Reconciliation summary of risks, gaps, and explanations
  • Optional: Draft written response for client to submit

🎯 Value to Client (IRS Audit Prep):

  • Ensures you’re fully prepared with organized, audit-ready documentation
  • Reduces stress by translating IRS requests into clear, actionable steps
  • Helps you respond confidently without over-disclosing or under-preparing
  • Flags risky deductions or gaps before submitting materials to the IRS
  • Protects your time and credibility by making the audit process smoother and more EFFICIENT professional

Service Description:

Clients using your bookkeeping service can upgrade to receive higher-level financial tracking, reporting, and business decision support — going beyond simple categorization.

Deliverables:

  • Monthly Financial Statement Package
    Includes P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement with comparisons and basic insights.
  • Categorization & Class Tracking (Advanced)
    Break down income/expenses by service line, project, or location if applicable.
  • Accounts Receivable/Payable Tracking
    Maintain lists of outstanding invoices or bills (reporting only – not collections or payments).
  • Budget vs. Actual Tracking
    Compare actual spending/income against client-set goals or budgets.
  • Light Financial Analysis & Notes
    Monthly summary with observations, red flags, or action prompts.

🎯 Value to Client:

  • Transforms basic bookkeeping into decision-ready financial data
  • Gives visibility into what’s working and where money leaks may exist
  • Supports growth-stage consultants who need more than tax prep
  • Builds audit- and investor-ready financial reports
  • Saves time by eliminating the need to assemble or interpret data on their own

💵 Pricing Structure (Add-On to Bookkeeping):

Monthly Add-On Services

Fee (in addition to base bookkeeping)

Basic Package (P&L + A/R, A/P)

+$200/month

Advanced Package (All deliverables above)

+$400/month

Custom quotes available for businesses needing inventory tracking, payroll, or multi-entity reporting.




About Our Services

We provide comprehensive tax consulting services tailored to proactive content creators in the Chicagoland area who feel like they are overpaying in taxes.

We specialize in entity structuring, multi-state tax compliance, and maximizing deductions for content creators.

Our offerings include strategic tax planning, year-round advisory, IRS audit prep, and tax preparation for individuals, S-Corps, LLCs, and partnerships.

Whether you’re navigating quarterly estimates, preparing for an audit, or optimizing your tax position ahead of year-end, our expert team delivers clear guidance and proactive solutions.

 

We’re your partner for stress-free tax management.

 

15 Minutes Could Save You Thousands in Taxes.




Strategy Call Expectations

  • A quick, focused conversation tailored to your S-Corp or LLC.

  • A high-level review of where you may be overpaying in taxes.

  • Clear next steps if working together makes sense.