Tax Services
Tax filing that's accurate, on time, and off your plate.
Whether you’re a solo founder scrambling before April or a multi-state operation managing 1099s and foreign filings, CoCountant’s qualified tax professionals handle your corporate and personal returns so you can focus on running your business.
Your Tax Filing
Prepared by qualified tax professionals
- Free tax extension filed
- Federal corporate income tax
- 1 state corporate income tax
- Delaware franchise tax
- Up to 10 1099-NEC filings
✓ CPA-prepared & reviewed
Finance leaders at 200+ companies have hired through CoCountant
If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place
Tax season doesn’t have to mean scrambling, second-guessing, or overpaying someone to clean up what should have been done right the first time.
April panic every year?
You spend hours pulling documents, chasing receipts, and wondering if you missed something. By the time you hand it to a CPA, you’re paying rush fees and praying nothing’s wrong.
Solo founders & small teams
Burned by a bad preparer?
Your last tax provider filed late, made errors, or couldn’t answer basic questions about your return. Now you’re paying someone new to redo what should have been right the first time.
Switching providers
Multi-state compliance headaches?
You have employees or customers in multiple states and aren’t sure if you’re filing everywhere you should be. The penalties for getting it wrong keep you up at night.
Growing companies
1099s are a mess?
You use dozens of contractors and nobody is tracking W-9s. Year-end becomes a scramble to figure out who needs a 1099-NEC and whether the amounts are right.
Contractor-heavy businesses
Paying too much for too little?
Your CPA charges $3,000 or more just to file what should be a straightforward corporate return. You’re not sure what you’re getting for that money.
Cost-conscious founders
Tax and books are disconnected?
Your bookkeeper and your tax preparer don’t talk to each other. At filing time, the CPA asks questions your books should already answer, and cleanup costs pile up.
Fragmented finance stack
Your bookkeeping feeds directly into tax prep. No cleanup, no last-minute scramble, no middlemen.
What every corporate tax filing includes
Every return is prepared by qualified tax professionals working alongside your bookkeeping data for accuracy from day one.
Free tax extension filed
We file your extension automatically so you never face a late-filing penalty. This buys time for accuracy without the April crunch.
Peace of mind for every business, every year
Federal & state corporate returns
Federal corporate income tax filing plus one state corporate income tax return are included in your base price. Additional state or city returns available as add-ons.
Covers the filings most businesses need out of the box
Delaware franchise tax filing
If your company is incorporated in Delaware, we handle the franchise tax filing. No need to track it separately or hire a registered agent just for this.
Startups and C-corps incorporated in Delaware
Up to 10 1099-NEC filings
We file up to 10 1099-NEC forms as part of your return. For businesses with more contractors, additional filings are $15 per form.
Businesses working with freelancers and contractors
Priced by revenue. Filed by professionals.
Every tier includes the same comprehensive filing. Your price is based on your company’s annual revenue.
| Under $500K | Up to $1M | POPULAR $1M – $5M | $5M – $10M | $10M – $20M | |
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| Price | $500 | $900 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
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All tiers include identical filing scope. Revenue determines pricing only, not what’s included.
Need more? Add what you need.
Every business is different. Add services as your complexity grows.
| Service | Details | Price |
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| Extra state or city return | Additional state/city corporate filing | $200 – $400 |
| Additional 1099-NEC filings | Beyond the 10 included | $15 per form |
| Revision after delivery | Changes requested post-delivery | $300 per change |
| International | ||
| Foreign subsidiaries (Form 5471) | Per controlled foreign corporation | $1,000 per entity |
| Foreign shareholder return (Form 5472) | Per foreign shareholder | $300 per shareholder |
| Foreign financial accounts (FBAR) | FinCEN 114 filing | $300 per account |
| Sales Tax | ||
| Sales tax registration | New state registration | $150 per state |
| Sales tax filing | Monthly, quarterly, or annual | $50 per location |
| Advisory & Support | ||
| IRS audit support | Representation and documentation | $150/hr |
| Tax consulting (CPA guidance) | Guidance on tax planning and filing strategy | $150/hr |
CoCountant tax vs. a typical CPA firm
| Typical CPA Firm | CoCountant | |
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| Corporate return cost | $2,000 – $5,000+ |
$500 – $3,000
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| Bookkeeping + tax alignment | Separate providers, cleanup fees |
Same organization, no cleanup
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| Extension filing | Sometimes extra |
Included free
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| 1099-NEC filing | Billed per form ($25–$50 each) |
10 included, $15 each after
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| Delaware franchise tax | Often billed separately |
Included
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| Pricing model | Hourly or opaque flat fee |
Published, revenue-based tiers
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| Tax consulting | $300 – $500/hr |
$150/hr
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Why businesses choose CoCountant for tax
Your books and your tax return are prepared by the same organization. That changes everything.
April panic every year?
You spend hours pulling documents, chasing receipts, and wondering if you missed something. By the time you hand it to a CPA, you’re paying rush fees and praying nothing’s wrong.
Burned by a bad preparer?
Your last tax provider filed late, made errors, or couldn’t answer basic questions about your return. Now you’re paying someone new to redo what should have been right the first time.
Multi-state compliance headaches?
You have employees or customers in multiple states and aren’t sure if you’re filing everywhere you should be. The penalties for getting it wrong keep you up at night.
1099s are a mess?
You use dozens of contractors and nobody is tracking W-9s. Year-end becomes a scramble to figure out who needs a 1099-NEC and whether the amounts are right.
Paying too much for too little?
Your CPA charges $3,000 or more just to file what should be a straightforward corporate return. You’re not sure what you’re getting for that money.
Tax and books are disconnected?
Your bookkeeper and your tax preparer don’t talk to each other. At filing time, the CPA asks questions your books should already answer, and cleanup costs pile up.
Already a CoCountant bookkeeping client?
Your monthly books in QuickBooks Online are already reconciled and controller-reviewed. That means tax prep is faster, more accurate, and requires less back-and-forth. Talk to your Customer Success Manager about adding tax services to your engagement
How CoCountant tax filing works
A simple, structured process from engagement to filed return.
STEP 1
Scope & Gather
We review your entity structure, revenue, and filing requirements. You share access to your books (or we already have it if you’re a bookkeeping client). We confirm your pricing tier and any add-ons needed.
STEP 2
Prepare & Review
Our tax team prepares your federal and state returns using your reconciled financials. Every return is reviewed for accuracy before it reaches you. We flag anything that needs your input or decision.
STEP 3
Approve & File
You review and approve the completed return. We e-file with the IRS and relevant state agencies. You receive confirmation of filing and copies of all documents for your
records.
Your extension is filed automatically, giving you additional time to file accurately without penalties.
Switching from another preparer? We request your prior-year returns, review them for accuracy, and ensure continuity. If we find issues in prior filings, we’ll let you know and help you decide whether to amend.
What our clients say about tax season
These founders and operators switched to controller-led accounting and now make faster, clearer decisions.
Close time cut 20 days → 10 days
Their controller and accountants are consistently and readily available for chats and meetings whenever we need them. We definitely want to continue using them because of their expertise, availability, and the seamless support they bring to our team.
Recovered 200 K in overdue AR
Their controller took it upon himself to work on our outdated AR and brought in a couple hundred thousand AR dollars for us that seemed unrecoverable. Our reporting to board members and shareholders has also improved significantly.
12 hours exec time saved per month
Extremely friendly to tight budgets. Their monthly calls to go over the books help immensely and save me money. With reconciled accounts and their timely updates, I have a clear picture of my revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
Audit-ready and tax-smart
They helped us with compliance and tax planning, streamlining our financial management system and accounting processes. They're dedicated to our success and really understand our needs.
Custom chart of accounts → Category level insight
They came in and helped me with exactly what I needed: setting up QuickBooks, detailed bookkeeping, building custom categories specific to my business so I know where I'm spending to improve cash flow, and monthly calls to review transactions.
Systems streamlined, operations simplified
CoCountant team is very thorough with their review of my transactions, and their bookkeeping service help keep my books updated to provide a clear financial picture.
Huge ROI, efficiency up, costs down
The value-to-cost ratio is amazing. I save so much time using CoCountant’s bookkeeping services, and I get more strategic intelligence on our financial situation than I could create on my own. Wonderful service for busy entrepreneurs.
14 months cleaned, current, and reconciled
Hiring CoCountant in 2024 was the best decision I’ve made in a long time. Each month they do a great job of managing our books and reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a CoCountant bookkeeping client to use tax services?
No. Tax services are available as a standalone offering. That said, if CoCountant already handles your bookkeeping, your books are already reconciled and controller-reviewed, which makes tax preparation faster and more accurate. Either way, you get the same flat-rate pricing and qualified tax professionals.
Who prepares my return?
Your return is prepared by qualified tax professionals who work alongside CoCountant’s accounting team. Every return is reviewed before filing. CoCountant is not a certified public accounting firm and does not provide audit or attest services, but our tax professionals are experienced in corporate and individual return preparation across industries.
What if I need to file in more than one state?
Your base price includes one state corporate income tax return. Additional state or city returns are available as add-ons at $200 to $400 depending on your revenue tier. We’ll confirm exactly which states require filing during the scoping step.
What if I have more than 10 contractors who need 1099s?
Your corporate tax filing includes up to 10 1099-NEC filings. Beyond that, each additional form is $15. If you’re a bookkeeping client, we track contractor payments through the year and collect W-9s so that year-end 1099 filing is already organized.
Do you handle foreign subsidiaries and FBAR?
Yes. Form 5471 (foreign subsidiaries) is available at $1,000 per entity. Form 5472 (foreign shareholders) is $300 per shareholder. FBAR (FinCEN 114) is $300 per account. These are add-ons to your corporate or personal return and are quoted during the scoping call.
Can I get help with tax planning, not just filing?
Yes. Tax consulting with CPA guidance is available at $150/hr. This covers guidance on tax planning strategy, entity structure options, and filing considerations. You retain all decision-making authority. Note that CoCountant does not provide legal, regulatory, or ongoing tax advisory services. For complex planning scenarios, we may recommend working with a tax attorney alongside our team.
What happens if I need changes after my return is filed?
Revisions requested after delivery of the return are $300 per change. We’ll review the requested change, prepare an amended return if needed, and re-file with the appropriate agencies. We recommend reviewing your return carefully during the approval step to minimize post-filing changes.
What if I get audited?
IRS audit support is available at $150/hr. Because we prepared the return and (in many cases) maintain your books, we have full context on every number filed. We help you respond to IRS inquiries, gather documentation, and navigate the audit process.
Is tax filing a subscription or a one-time engagement?
Tax filing services are project-based and priced per engagement. Unlike our bookkeeping subscriptions, there is no 12-month commitment for tax filing. You can engage annually or as needed. If you’re already a CoCountant bookkeeping client, talk to your Customer Success Manager about adding tax services.
Is this service available outside the US?
CoCountant currently serves US-based businesses and US-resident individual filers. International add-ons like FBAR and Form 5471 are available for US taxpayers with foreign accounts or entities. We do not currently prepare returns for businesses or individuals based outside the United States.
Does CoCountant guarantee a specific tax outcome or refund amount?
No. While our team uses industry-standard processes and reviews all returns for accuracy, tax law is complex and subject to interpretation. CoCountant does not guarantee specific tax outcomes, refund amounts, or liability reductions. Our role is to prepare and file your returns accurately based on the information you provide.
Ready to take tax off your plate?
Tell us about your business and we'll confirm your pricing tier, required filings, and any add-ons. No obligation, no hourly clock running.
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