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An Accountant in Des Moines who quotes the price before the work.

Tax, bookkeeping, and advisory for Des Moines businesses — fixed fees, quoted in writing, no surprise invoices.

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Credentials & standards
AICPAState Board of AccountancyQuickBooks ProAdvisorXero CertifiedIRS e-file
What we handle

Everything Des Moines needs from one team.

Tax, books, payroll, and planning under one roof — so you stop stitching together a preparer, a bookkeeper, and a spreadsheet.

Tax preparation & filing

Federal and state returns for individuals and entities — reviewed and signed by a licensed CPA.

Bookkeeping

Monthly reconciliation and clean financials in QuickBooks or Xero.

Business & entity returns

LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp filings with multi-state, payroll, and K-1 handling.

Payroll & sales tax

Payroll runs, filings, and sales-tax registration kept current across states.

Tax planning

Quarterly projections that lower next year's bill, not just file last year's.

Advisory & CFO

Management reporting, cash-flow forecasting, and growth planning.

Des Moines business snapshot

What's driving accountant demand in Des Moines.

Local activity we're seeing reflected in new-client work this year.

Technology

Iowa R&D Tax Credit Program Capped at $40M

Senate File 657 creates a capped $40M R&D credit requiring independent CPA verification for Des Moines firms in bioscience and tech, driving demand for specialized accounting services.

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Real Estate

Square Footage Tax Collections Lagging Costs

Des Moines finance staff warn that lagging square footage tax collections versus rising costs force new businesses to seek aggressive tax planning and quarterly accounting reviews to manage cash flow.

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Our pricing

Our Accountant pricing in Des Moines.

Fixed fees, confirmed in writing before any work begins. No hourly surprises.

Individual
Price from
$300/ per return
  • Federal & state return
  • Deduction review
  • E-file included
  • Year-round support
  • Schedule C / 1099
  • Business deductions
  • Quarterly estimates
  • Books + tax bundle
  • Payroll & sales tax
  • Quarterly advisory
  • Dedicated accountant
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Most popular
Self-Employed
Price from
from $500/ starting
  • Federal & state return
  • Deduction review
  • E-file included
  • Year-round support
  • Schedule C / 1099
  • Business deductions
  • Quarterly estimates
  • Books + tax bundle
  • Payroll & sales tax
  • Quarterly advisory
  • Dedicated accountant
Get your fixed-fee quote
Small Business
Price from
from $750/ /mo
  • Federal & state return
  • Deduction review
  • E-file included
  • Year-round support
  • Schedule C / 1099
  • Business deductions
  • Quarterly estimates
  • Books + tax bundle
  • Payroll & sales tax
  • Quarterly advisory
  • Dedicated accountant
Get your fixed-fee quote

A simple return is a fixed fee; business work is a monthly package. Fixed-fee quote up front.

See all our fixed-fee pricing

Full price list across every service — CPA, tax, bookkeeping, business returns, payroll, and add-ons.

How it works

From first call to filed in three steps.

Step 1

Tell us your situation

A short intake — your income, entity, and what you need. We review and send a fixed-fee quote in writing.

Step 2

We do the work

Send documents through a secure portal. A licensed CPA prepares and checks every deduction.

Step 3

Review & file

We walk you through it, answer questions, and e-file once you're happy. Year-round support after.

Industries we serve

Specialist experience across Des Moines's economy.

Health Care & Social AssistanceFinance & InsuranceRetail TradeAccommodation & Food ServicesProfessional ServicesManufacturing
Questions

Common questions about an Accountant in Des Moines.

How quickly can you get started? +
Usually within a few days of your first call. We'll confirm what we need, agree a fixed fee, and get moving — many Des Moines clients are set up the same week.
How do you keep my financial data secure? +
We use secure, encrypted document handling and access controls, and only share information as needed to complete your work.
Can you work remotely or do I need to visit? +
Both — we work with Des Moines clients entirely remotely (secure document upload, phone, video) or in person if you prefer.
Are your accountants licensed? +
We connect you with qualified accountants and licensed CPAs; we never imply a license we do not hold.
Credentials & compliance. We provide accounting, bookkeeping and tax services. CPA licensure is state-issued; we only claim credentials we actually hold.

Get your fixed-fee Accountant in Des Moines quote.

Tell us your situation and we'll send a transparent, written quote — usually within one business day.

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