About

Tallyfair is an independent information site that explains how tax accountants, CPAs, enrolled agents and tax preparers charge for their work in the United States. It is written for individuals, freelancers and small business owners who want to understand pricing before they hire, and who would like to ask better questions during a first call.

The guides cover pricing models, the factors that move a quote, the documents and steps involved in hiring, and the mistakes and scams worth avoiding. The calculators and comparison page use illustrative inputs so you can test your own assumptions. We do not publish invented statistics, ratings or provider rankings, and where a figure changes by year we point to the official source such as the IRS.

Tallyfair does not prepare tax returns, give tax or legal advice, or recommend specific firms. Nothing here creates a professional relationship. For decisions about your own taxes, speak with a licensed CPA, enrolled agent or tax attorney who can review your facts.

How this site is made

Tallyfair is an independent information project. Guides are drafted with the help of AI writing tools and checked against official and primary sources before publication; see our Editorial Policy. We are not affiliated with any provider mentioned on the site and do not sell products or services.