Individuals and families

Tax prep that ends in April, not in a shoebox.

We prepare and file federal and state returns for individuals and families, and we do it on a monthly membership instead of a surprise invoice in the spring. You get a custom document checklist built from your actual prior year, a secure portal for everything, and a preparer who has read your return before you sign it.

Who it is for

  • W-2 households who want it done right without thinking about it
  • People with equity compensation, rental property, or a side business folded into their 1040
  • Anyone who has been burned by a preparer who disappears after April

What you get

  • Federal 1040 plus state return, e-filed
  • A custom checklist built from your prior-year documents, not a generic organizer
  • Secure TaxDome portal for documents and e-signature
  • A compliance calendar so nothing sneaks up on you
  • At Ascent and Summit: a return review meeting, a written tax summary, and year-round advisory hours

How it works

01

Onboard

A short intake call, then we pull your prior returns and build your checklist.

02

Gather

You upload to the portal as documents arrive. Open items have an owner and a reminder, so nothing depends on memory.

03

Prepare and review

We prepare the return, review it with you at Ascent and above, and explain the numbers in plain English.

04

File and plan

E-file, confirm acceptance, and set up the next year while this one is fresh.

Pricing

Individual memberships start around $100 a month and vary with complexity. See the Individual Tax tab on the pricing page for what each tier includes.

See the tiers

Common questions

Why monthly instead of one fee at filing?

Because the work is year-round even when the filing is not. A monthly membership pays for the planning, the checklist, the notice responses, and the person who answers in October. It also means no surprise bill in April.

Do you handle prior-year or amended returns?

Yes. Catch-up years and amendments are quoted separately once we see what is involved.

What if I get an IRS or state notice?

Send it to us the day it arrives. Ascent includes up to three hours a year of notice response and Summit handles notices fully. Base members can add representation as needed.