Foundational
For pre-revenue companies · Billed monthly
$349/mo
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Quarterly & annual financial reports
- Year-end close & tax-ready financials
- Monthly bank reconciliations
- Support from a CPA, EA, or certified bookkeeper
CLEAR STARTING POINTS
Plans that fit
your stage.
Choose the support your business needs. Explore starting prices, compare what’s included, and find your next step.
Pricing steps up $100 a month for every $30,000 in monthly expenses.
Signature
For operating businesses · Billed monthly
$499/mo
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Quarterly & annual financial reports
- Year-end close & tax-ready financials
- Monthly bank reconciliations
- Support from a CPA, EA, or certified bookkeeper
Tax Compliance & Advisory Package for S-Corps
Typically $200K–$500K gross sales · Billed monthly
$500K+ gross sales requires a bookkeeping package.
Starting at
$400/month
- Tax preparation & tax planning: one corporate and one state return
- Quarterly tax estimates & filings
- Bookkeeping review: you book transactions, we provide support
- Reasonable compensation report
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- Payroll (includes 3 payees, see here for more info)
- Two strategic tax planning meetings per year
- 3 bank reconciliations included (bank accounts, credit cards, loan statements, sales reports, etc. each count as 1)
- Basic email support
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Added to your monthly package estimate.
Tax Preparation
Scope confirmed before engagement
Starting at
$450/return for individuals
Starting at
$1,500/month for corporations
- Federal, state & local corporate returns
- Annual franchise tax filings
- Extension filing
- Personalized loom-style video with an overview of your return, tax rate, income, changes, brief tax planning tips and next steps
PERSONAL TAX RETURNS
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tax prep fee.
A few details about your household. A clearer idea of your fee.
CROSS-BORDER TAX SERVICES
Tax pricing for
international tax & expats.
Choose your service and additional filings. See a clear starting estimate.
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Essentials
Recommended annual revenue minimum: $850K
Billed monthly
Starting at
$1,995/month
- Monthly financial statement review with a virtual controller.
- Financial Statement analysis
- Monthly forecasting for strategic planning
- Annual budgeting
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- Tax planning meetings 2x per year
- Up to 5 hours of audit representation included
- Reasonable compensation reports & planning
- Direct communication through slack/email (typically within a 24 hour turnaround)
Strategic
Recommended annual revenue minimum: $1.5M
Billed monthly
Starting at
$3,150/month
- Completely customized financial models for your industry
- Budgeted vs actual
- Compensation planning
- Custom KPI metric buildout with automated notifications
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- Meetings 1x to 2x/month
- Best accounting practices and internal controls insight
- Up to 3 financial dashboards
- Monthly financial reporting package
- Direct communication access through slack/email (typically within a 24 hour turnaround)
Custom
Recommended annual revenue minimum: $3M
Billed monthly
Starting at
$5,995/month
- Weekly meetings with set dedicated hours
- Strategic advisory as needed
- Custom accounting policies and procedures manual
- Corporate return filing (one state included)
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- Month-end checklist including month-end and year-end procedures
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Board presentation reporting
- Direct communication with priority response (typical response time within 30 minutes)
PAYROLL, SIMPLIFIED
Your team.
Your monthly fee.
Reliable payroll support with pricing that grows with your team.
$120/month
Includes your first 3 people
$25/person
People 4–10
$15/person
Each person above 10
What’s included
- Initial setup included for all payroll clients
- Dedicated, responsive payroll specialists
- Automated payroll tax filings & payments
- Private online portal for owners & employees
- Direct access to paystubs & payroll reports
- Support for tax notices related to payroll filings
- Assistance with out-of-state employees
- Pay-as-you-go workers’ compensation options
Workers’ compensation coverage and premiums are separate from the payroll service fee.
A FEW COMMON QUESTIONS
Payroll.
Clearly explained.
What is included in your payroll services?
Our payroll services help businesses manage employee compensation, payroll tax calculations, direct deposits, payroll filings, and year-end reporting. The specific services included depend on your payroll arrangement and business needs.
How much do payroll services cost?
Pricing depends on the number of employees, payroll frequency, number of states, and selected services. Use our Payroll Pricing Calculator for a breakdown based on your payroll needs.
What are my total costs for hiring an employee?
In general, employers pay 7.65% in Social Security and Medicare taxes in addition to gross wages, subject to applicable wage limits and exceptions.
For example, an employee earning $100 per week generally costs the employer approximately $107.65 before unemployment taxes, insurance, payroll processing fees, and other employment-related costs.
State unemployment insurance varies by state, taxable wage base, and employer experience. Federal unemployment taxes, workers’ compensation, disability insurance, and other applicable requirements may increase total costs.
Our Paycheck Withholding Calculator can help estimate employee withholding and take-home pay.
Can Arete handle payroll for employees in multiple states?
Yes. We can assist businesses with multistate payroll, including applicable state withholding, unemployment insurance, and payroll registration requirements.
Can you help us transition from another payroll provider?
Yes. We can assist with transitioning payroll providers, reviewing year-to-date payroll information, and coordinating the setup process to help minimize disruptions.
Do you handle payroll taxes and quarterly filings?
Our payroll solutions can include federal and state payroll tax calculations, deposits, and required filings, depending on the services selected.
Can you process payroll for both employees and independent contractors?
Yes. We can help manage employee payroll and contractor payments, including applicable W-2 and 1099 reporting. Worker classification must be determined under applicable law.
How often can payroll be processed?
Businesses can generally choose weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly payroll schedules, subject to applicable state requirements.
Can Arete help determine reasonable compensation for S corporation owners?
Yes. We offer reasonable compensation analysis to help S corporation shareholders establish and document an appropriate salary based on their responsibilities, experience, and business circumstances.
Do you assist with workers’ compensation and disability insurance audits?
Yes. We can assist with annual payroll-based insurance audits, including organizing payroll records and reconciling compensation information.
Can payroll integrate with our bookkeeping system?
Yes. Depending on the platforms involved, payroll information can be integrated or reconciled with your accounting system to help maintain accurate financial records.
Consulting
A defined project, built around your goals
Custom quote
- Benchmarking & valuations
- Cost & equipment analysis
- Capital budgeting
- Succession & growth planning
- Forecasts & performance management
Commercial Real Estate
From the next acquisition to a growing portfolio
Custom quote
- Development & construction planning
- Underwriting & due diligence
- Debt & equity sourcing support
- Construction & permanent loan support
- Acquisition, disposition & asset planning
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Tell us about your business. We’ll help you choose the right scope.
Starting prices are based on the service scope shown. Final fees are confirmed before engagement; additional entities, states, complexity, and services may affect pricing.