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    - [Tax preparation & planningBusiness and personal returns, planned before year end.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services/tax-preparation?hsLang=en)
    - [Bookkeeping & monthly closeReconciled books, closed by the 10th of every month.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services/bookkeeping?hsLang=en)
    - [AdvisoryCash-flow forecasts, entity choices and a monthly review.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services/advisory?hsLang=en)
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- Industries
  
    - [Dental & medicalPractice entities, owner pay, buy-ins.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries/medical-and-dental?hsLang=en)
    - [ConstructionJob costing and bonding statements.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
    - [RestaurantsTips, payroll and food-cost reporting.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
    - [NonprofitsForm 990, restricted funds, audits.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
    - [Retail & tradesInventory, sales tax and seasonal cash.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
    - [Real estateRentals, 1031 exchanges, depreciation.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
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- Partners
  
    - [![](https://www.nopethemes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/studionope-for-accounting/images/photos/partners/partners-01.jpg?width=96&name=partners-01.jpg) Eleanor AshcombeManaging partner · tax](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/partners/eleanor-ashcombe?hsLang=en)
    - [![](https://www.nopethemes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/studionope-for-accounting/images/photos/partners/partners-06.jpg?width=96&name=partners-06.jpg) Daniel ReedTax partner · CPA, CFP](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/partners/daniel-reed?hsLang=en)
    - [![](https://www.nopethemes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/studionope-for-accounting/images/photos/partners/partners-03.jpg?width=96&name=partners-03.jpg) Denise CarterAudit partner](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/partners/denise-carter?hsLang=en)
    - [![](https://www.nopethemes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/studionope-for-accounting/images/photos/partners/partners-04.jpg?width=96&name=partners-04.jpg) Robert HaleAdvisory partner](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/partners?hsLang=en)
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- Services
  
    - [Tax preparation & planningBusiness and personal returns, planned before year end.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services/tax-preparation?hsLang=en)
    - [Bookkeeping & monthly closeReconciled books, closed by the 10th of every month.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services/bookkeeping?hsLang=en)
    - [AdvisoryCash-flow forecasts, entity choices and a monthly review.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services/advisory?hsLang=en)
    - [Audit & assuranceReviews, compilations and audits for lenders and boards.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services/audit?hsLang=en)
  [All services](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services?hsLang=en)
- Industries
  
    - [Dental & medicalPractice entities, owner pay, buy-ins.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries/medical-and-dental?hsLang=en)
    - [ConstructionJob costing and bonding statements.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
    - [RestaurantsTips, payroll and food-cost reporting.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
    - [NonprofitsForm 990, restricted funds, audits.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
    - [Retail & tradesInventory, sales tax and seasonal cash.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
    - [Real estateRentals, 1031 exchanges, depreciation.](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
  [All industries](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
- Partners
  
    - [![](https://www.nopethemes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/studionope-for-accounting/images/photos/partners/partners-01.jpg?width=96&name=partners-01.jpg) Eleanor AshcombeManaging partner · tax](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/partners/eleanor-ashcombe?hsLang=en)
    - [![](https://www.nopethemes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/studionope-for-accounting/images/photos/partners/partners-06.jpg?width=96&name=partners-06.jpg) Daniel ReedTax partner · CPA, CFP](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/partners/daniel-reed?hsLang=en)
    - [![](https://www.nopethemes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/studionope-for-accounting/images/photos/partners/partners-03.jpg?width=96&name=partners-03.jpg) Denise CarterAudit partner](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/partners/denise-carter?hsLang=en)
    - [![](https://www.nopethemes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/studionope-for-accounting/images/photos/partners/partners-04.jpg?width=96&name=partners-04.jpg) Robert HaleAdvisory partner](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/partners?hsLang=en)
  [Meet the firm](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/partners?hsLang=en)
- [Fees](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/fees?hsLang=en)
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Compare engagements

## Everything each fee covers

Every engagement has a named partner and a fixed fee, agreed in writing before work begins.

Personal tax

Books & tax

Advisory

What’s included

### Personal tax

For individuals and families

$1,200 / year

[Book a tax consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Most chosen

### Books & tax

For owner-run businesses

$950 / month

[Book a consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

### Advisory

For owners planning growth

$1,800 / month

[Talk to an advisor](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Tax returns

Federal and state income tax returnsIndividual returns for you and your spouse, e-filed.

Included

Included

Included

Business returnsForm 1120-S, 1065 or Schedule C, with the K-1s.

Not included

Included

Included

Quarterly estimate planning

Once a year

Every quarter

Every quarter

IRS and state notice responseWe answer the letter and deal with the agency for you.

Included

Included

Included

Books and payroll

Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations

Not included

Included

Included

Books closed by the 10th

Not included

Included

Included

Payroll and sales-tax filings

Not included

Included

Included

Year-end 1099s and W-2s

Partly includedAdd-on

Included

Included

Advice

Planning calls with your partner

1 a year

4 a year

12 a year

Rolling cash-flow forecastTwelve months ahead, updated after every close.

Not included

Not included

Included

Entity and owner-pay review

Partly includedOn request

Included

Included

Lender and board packs

Not included

Partly includedYear end

Included

What’s included

[Book a tax consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

[Book a consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

[Talk to an advisor](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Fees are starting points. Your engagement letter fixes the figure before work begins.

## Bookkeeping or books and tax?

What’s included

### Bookkeeping

$650 / month

[Book a call](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Most chosen

### Books & tax

$950 / month

[Book a consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Monthly

Reconciliations

Included

Included

Business returns

Not included

Included

Partner calls

On request

4 a year

1099s

Partly includedAdd-on

Included

### Bookkeeping

$650 / month

[Book a call](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Monthly

Reconciliations

Included

Business returns

Not included

Partner calls

On request

1099s

Partly includedAdd-on

Most chosen

### Books & tax

$950 / month

[Book a consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Monthly

Reconciliations

Included

Business returns

Included

Partner calls

4 a year

1099s

Included

Fees are starting points. Your engagement letter fixes the figure before work begins.

### Personal tax

$1,200 / year

Federal and state returns, planning and notices.

- Return preparation and e-file
- November planning call
- Notice response included

[Book a tax consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Most chosen

### Books & tax

$950 / month

Monthly close, payroll and business returns.

- Books closed by the 10th
- Payroll and sales tax filings
- Quarterly partner review

[Book a consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

### Advisory

$1,800 / month

Forecasts, entity choice and a monthly review.

- Rolling cash-flow forecast
- Monthly partner meeting
- Lender and board packs

[Talk to an advisor](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Fees

## What it costs

Two ways to engage us. Your engagement letter fixes the figure before work begins.

- Transactions a monthMoves the fee most
- Bank and card accountsPer account over three
- People on payrollPer person

[Estimate your monthly fee→](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/fees#estimator)

![Eleanor Ashcombe](https://www.nopethemes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/studionope-for-accounting/images/photos/partners/partners-01.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=partners-01.jpg)

**Eleanor Ashcombe quotes every engagement.**You get the fee in writing within two business days of your consultation.

### Bookkeeping

$650 / month

Monthly reconciliation, close and review.

- Reconciliations by the 10th
- Payroll filings
- Year-end 1099s

[Book a consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Most chosen

### Books & tax

$950 / month

Bookkeeping plus the business and owner returns.

- Everything in Bookkeeping
- Business and owner returns
- Quarterly partner review
- Notice response included

[Book a consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Monthly

YearlySave 10%

### Bookkeeping

$650$585 / month

Monthly reconciliation, close and review.

- Reconciliations by the 10th
- Payroll filings
- Year-end 1099s

Show everything included

[Book a consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Most chosen

### Books & tax

$950$855 / month

Bookkeeping plus the business and owner returns.

- Everything in Bookkeeping
- Business and owner returns
- Quarterly partner review
- Notice response included

Show everything included

[Book a consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

### Advisory

$1,800$1,620 / month

Forecasts, entity choice and a monthly review.

- Rolling cash-flow forecast
- Monthly partner meeting

[Talk to an advisor](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

### Audit

Priced on scope

Reviews, compilations and audits for lenders and boards.

- Scope letter within a week
- Partner sign-off

[Ask for a quote](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Fees

## What it costs

Two ways to engage us. Your engagement letter fixes the figure before work begins.

- Transactions a monthMoves the fee most
- Bank and card accountsPer account over three
- People on payrollPer person
- Months not yet closedQuoted once, up front

[Estimate your monthly fee→](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark-qa/convert-b#estimator)

![Eleanor Ashcombe](https://www.nopethemes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/studionope-for-accounting/images/photos/partners/partners-01.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=partners-01.jpg)

**Eleanor Ashcombe quotes every engagement.**You get the fee in writing within two business days of your consultation.

### Personal tax

$1,200 / year

Federal and state returns, planning and notices.

- Return preparation and e-file
- November planning call
- Notice response included

[Book a tax consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

Most chosen

### Books & tax

$950 / month

Monthly close, payroll and business returns.

- Books closed by the 10th
- Payroll and sales tax filings
- Quarterly partner review

[Book a consultation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

### Advisory

$1,800 / month

Forecasts, entity choice and a monthly review.

- Rolling cash-flow forecast
- Monthly partner meeting
- Lender and board packs

[Talk to an advisor](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)

[**Ashcombe & Reed**Certified Public Accountants](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/home?hsLang=en)

CPAs for owner-run businesses and the families behind them.

118 West 27th Street, New York21 Church Street, Montclair

Services

- [Tax preparation](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services/tax-preparation?hsLang=en)
- [Bookkeeping](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services/bookkeeping?hsLang=en)
- [Advisory](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services/advisory?hsLang=en)
- [Audit](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/services/audit?hsLang=en)

Industries

- [Dental & medical](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries/medical-and-dental?hsLang=en)
- [Construction](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
- [Restaurants](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)
- [Nonprofits](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/industries?hsLang=en)

Firm

- [Partners](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/partners?hsLang=en)
- [Fees](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/fees?hsLang=en)
- [Tax calendar](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/tax-calendar?hsLang=en)
- [Blog](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/blog?hsLang=en)

Clients

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- [Contact](https://www.nopethemes.com/tickmark/contact?hsLang=en)
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