Location: Arizona (Confidential) Asking Price: $495,000, 2026 Revenue (Through June 15): $314,565 Projected 2026 Revenue: $375,000. Returns Through June 376. Projected Returns: 400–415 Average Fee: ~$875–$900 Long established, 30 year old tax preparation and advisory practice, with a loyal client base.
Clients prefer personal contact, and many have been with the practice for 10–25 years. Approximately 100 returns per year are mailed or hand delivered. This is a retirement level practice with short hours, strong pricing, and exceptional cash flow.
Ideal for a CPA or EA seeking a stable turnkey book of business, with built in growth opportunities. Key Highlights sitting. with the client present appointment 2026 Revenue Breakdown (Through June 15) Total through June 15: $314,565 Workload & Schedule Tax Season: After April 15: Despite this relaxed schedule, the practice consistently produces $350k+ annually.
Growth Opportunities The practice farmed out bookkeeping and payroll, even though clients regularly requested these services. A buyer could easily add: Estimated growth potential: $50,000+ annually. Transition Sellers will provide 30 days of transition support.
Reason for Sale Owners are retiring after 30+ years at this practice. Next Steps Serious buyers should only apply. A signed Confidentiality Agreement (NDA), Buyer Financial Capability Form, and Verified proof of funds form will be supplied.
- Mostly personal and some Sub S Corporation returns are prepared in one
- Clients typically receive their completed personal returns during the
- 45 minute average prep time for personal returns
- Professional but relaxed environment (not suit and tie)
- Lacerte tax software
- New computers using Windows 11
- Strong advisory revenue at $375/hour
- Minimal overtime
- 100+ clients mail or drop off documents annually
- Personal Returns: $215,202 (315 returns)
- Sub S Corporations: $87,125 (52 returns)
- Partnerships: $6,633 (6 returns)
- Fiduciary Returns: $5,605 (3 returns)
- 8:30 AM – ~3:00 PM
- No Saturdays
- Very little overtime
- Tue–Thu, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Additional advisory services...