Pricing

Clear, flat pricing.Built for the long relationship.

You'll know exactly what you're paying before any work begins — and the fee won't change because you sent an email in July.

Essentials

$395/ month

For new and early‑stage owners.

Solopreneurs and early‑stage business owners who need organized books and a clear tax picture from day one.

Included

  • Monthly cloud bookkeeping
  • QuickBooks Online setup & support
  • Monthly financial statements
  • Annual business tax return
  • Annual personal tax return (owner)
  • Email access to your advisor year‑round

Not included

  • Quarterly advisory calls
  • Payroll services
  • Multi‑entity returns
Most clients

Advisory

$795/ month

For established businesses ready for proactive guidance.

Owner‑operators of LLCs and S‑corps who want monthly bookkeeping, proactive tax strategy, and a real advisory rhythm.

Included

  • Everything in Essentials
  • Strategic tax planning (mid‑year + Q4)
  • Quarterly business review meetings
  • Reasonable comp review (S‑corp)
  • Cash flow guidance & forecasting
  • Payroll services included
  • 1099 preparation & filing
  • Direct phone & advisor access

Not included

  • Multi‑entity consolidation

Partner

From $1,650/ month

For growing companies that want it all handled.

Established businesses with team, complexity, or multiple entities who want a true outsourced finance partner.

Included

  • Everything in Advisory
  • Multi‑entity bookkeeping & returns
  • Monthly advisory calls
  • Custom KPI & financial dashboards
  • Hiring, growth & investment planning
  • Coordination with attorneys & advisors
  • Annual long‑range planning review
  • Priority response & turnaround

Final fees are confirmed in writing after a short discovery call. Pricing reflects a typical engagement; complex situations (multi‑state, prior‑year cleanup, multiple entities) are quoted individually.

How pricing works

You're paying for guidance, not a stopwatch.

Hourly billing quietly punishes you for asking questions. Flat monthly fees do the opposite — they invite the conversations that make the work valuable.

Flat fees, quoted up front

Before any work starts, you get a written monthly fee. No hourly meters, no surprise invoices — if a 30‑minute call helps you make a better decision, that's the point.

Priced on value, not hours

What matters isn't how long the work takes. It's that your finances are organized, your taxes are optimized, and there's someone to call before the next big move.

Predictable, year after year

Pricing changes only when your business meaningfully changes — a new entity, a new revenue tier, a major shift. Otherwise, this year's fee is next year's fee.

One firm, one invoice

Bookkeeping, payroll, business returns, advisory, and personal returns bundled together. No separate bills, no piecing together providers.

Common questions

A few things people usually ask.

What if my business changes mid‑year?+
If something meaningful changes — a new entity, a new revenue tier, real new complexity — we re‑quote in writing before doing the additional work. Small questions and check‑ins are always included.
Do you charge for phone calls and emails?+
No. The flat fee covers regular communication. The whole point is that you don't hesitate to reach out before making a decision.
Do I have to be in Connecticut to work with you?+
Not at all. Our offices are in Stratford and Shelton with a regional presence in Mineola, NY — but our secure portal and digital workflow mean clients can work with us from anywhere.
What about prior‑year cleanup or amended returns?+
Quoted separately and up front. If we find missed planning in a prior‑year review, we'll tell you what amending would cost and what you'd likely recover.
When are fees billed?+
Monthly via ACH on a recurring schedule. No surprise invoices — just a predictable monthly partnership.
Is there a long‑term contract?+
No multi‑year contract. Barnum Tax is built around long relationships, but we earn them month by month.

Next step

Modern advisory. Rooted in Connecticut.

A short conversation, a clear monthly number in writing, and a sense for whether we're the right fit. No pressure.