Does the Complete plan include audit support?

Yes. For Comprehensive Subscription Plan clients, federal and state audit and examination support is included for tax returns and filings Marlow Accounting prepared while the client was enrolled, based on the information provided to us at preparation. This includes notice review and response, taxing-authority communication, responses to information requests, available supporting documentation, and representation when appropriate. Separate fees may apply to returns or periods we did not prepare, omitted or inaccurate client information, unsupported items, major records reconstruction, fraud or criminal matters, litigation, or Tax Court proceedings.

Do I need a monthly plan to have you file my tax return?

No. We prepare standalone personal and business tax returns for clients who aren't on a monthly plan. Monthly plan clients get priority scheduling and a discount on their returns.

Can I switch plans later?

Yes. Move up to the Complete plan when your business grows, or add payroll or bookkeeping any time. Plan changes take effect the following month.

Do you offer a discount for paying annually?

Yes — pay 12 months up front and receive one month free. Ask about it during your consult.

What if my business grows and needs more work?

We'll re-quote in writing before anything changes. Growth-related bookkeeping (higher transaction volume, more employees, added entities) is discussed openly — no surprise invoices.

Do you require a long-term contract?

No. Our monthly plans are month-to-month. Cancel any time with 30 days' notice.

What accounting software do you use?

We work primarily in QuickBooks Online and integrate with Gusto, Stripe, Shopify, Square, and most common tools. We also handle QuickBooks Desktop cleanup and conversion.

Do you handle multi-state returns?

Yes. Additional state returns are starting at $100 per state on personal returns. Business multi-state work is quoted based on complexity.

What if I'm behind on my books?

Very common. We'll quote a fixed cleanup fee for the back months and get you current before starting a monthly plan. Cleanup work is separate from ongoing pricing.

Pricing

Simple, fixed monthly pricing for Billings businesses & families.

Name: Marlow Accounting
Address: 1643 24th St W Ste 102, Billings, MT, 59102, US
Telephone: (406) 290-1214
Price range: $$

No hourly billing. No surprise invoices. Cancel any time. Pick the plan that fits, add tax return preparation when you need it, and know exactly what you'll pay before the month begins.

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Bookkeeping

For owners who want clean, current books every month — without doing them yourself.

Starting at

$300/month

Monthly reconciliations & categorization
P&L, balance sheet & monthly report
QuickBooks Online included
Year-end books ready for tax filing
Unlimited email & phone support

Schedule consult

Payroll

For businesses with a team — payroll runs, filings, W-2s and 1099s, all handled.

Starting at

$300/month

Unlimited pay runs & direct deposit
Federal, state & local tax filings
W-2s and 1099s at year end
New-hire onboarding & PTO tracking
Unlimited employee support

Schedule consult

Complete

Compare every feature, side by side.

A checkmark means it's included in that plan. "Add-on" means we can do it, quoted separately. The Complete plan is where the reporting, advisory, and tax work all come together.

Feature	Bookkeeping Starting at $300/mo	Payroll Starting at $300/mo	Complete Starting at $500/mo
Bookkeeping & Reporting
Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliations
Bank account reconciliations
Credit card reconciliations
Monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet)
Quarterly business performance review			View sample
Annual financial performance review			View sample
Custom financial reports	Add-on
Cash flow analysis
Year-end books ready for tax filing
QuickBooks management
Cleanup of bookkeeping errors (in-scope)
Payroll
Payroll processing (unlimited pay runs)
Direct deposit payroll
Payroll tax payments
Quarterly payroll tax filings
Annual payroll tax filings
W-2 preparation & filing
1099 preparation & filing
New employee onboarding
Employee payroll support
PTO & payroll record tracking
AP / AR / Operations
Accounts payable assistance	Add-on
Accounts receivable assistance	Add-on
Vendor payment assistance	Add-on
Check printing / writing	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Receipt & document organization
Sales tax support (if applicable)	Add-on		Add-on
Tax & Advisory
Tax planning meetings
Year-round tax advice
Tax-saving recommendations
Business tax return preparation	Add-on	Add-on
Personal tax return preparation	Add-on	Add-on
IRS notice assistance
IRS correspondence support
Audit / IRS support	Add-on	Add-on
Business strategy meetings
Business advisory services
CFO-level guidance
Budgeting assistance
Financial goal planning
Multi-entity support (if applicable)	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Client Experience
Dedicated Enrolled Agent
Dedicated point of contact / advisor
Secure client portal
Unlimited email support
Unlimited phone support
Unlimited accounting questions
Year-round support
Fixed monthly pricing
No hourly billing
Priority response time			Priority
	Choose Bookkeeping	Choose Payroll	Choose Complete

Included Not includedAdd-onAvailable, quoted separately

Comprehensive plan protection

We stand behind the returns we prepare.

For clients enrolled in our Comprehensive Subscription Plan, federal and state audit and examination support is included for returns and filings prepared by Marlow Accounting while the client was enrolled.

What included support covers

Reviewing and responding to notices
Communicating with the taxing authority
Preparing responses to information requests
Providing supporting documentation available to us
Representing the client during the examination when appropriate

Coverage does not include returns or periods we did not prepare; information or income not provided to us; inaccurate or incomplete client information; unsupported transactions or deductions; substantial reconstruction of books or records; fraud or criminal investigations; litigation; or Tax Court proceedings.

Clients must reasonably cooperate and provide requested records on time. As long as the examination concerns our work and the information supplied to us when we prepared it, support is included in the subscription service.

The separate $300 Cost Segregation Audit Support option applies specifically to cost segregation studies.

Tax return preparation

Personal & business tax returns — starting at.

Every return is priced up front after a free 15-minute consult. Final price depends on complexity, forms required, and condition of your books. Monthly plan clients receive priority scheduling and a discount.

Personal returns (Form 1040)

Most personal returns, including MontanaStarting at $500
Each rental property (Schedule E)Starting at $50
Each K-1 (partnership / S-corp income)Starting at $35
Each additional state returnStarting at $100

We price by the forms your return requires, so you only pay for what your situation needs. Most personal returns, including your Montana return, start at around $500 once all required forms are included. Your exact price depends on the forms your return requires. Send us your prior-year return for a firm quote.

Business returns

Partnership (Form 1065)Starting at $900
S-Corporation (Form 1120-S)Starting at $900
C-Corporation (Form 1120)Starting at $1,000
Non-profit (Form 990)Starting at $600
Bookkeeping cleanup before filingQuoted separately

How pricing works: Prices listed are starting quotes. For an exact price, send us your prior-year tax return and we’ll provide a firm quote. If next year’s return uses the same forms with similar volume and organized records, your price stays the same. First-year clients with incomplete or disorganized records may have a one-time setup fee, quoted up front. Pricing shown applies to new clients; existing clients’ pricing is unchanged.

S-Corporation

S-Corp payroll & filing costs.

Already an S-Corp or thinking about electing? Here's what the ongoing quarterly and year-end payroll filings typically cost.

Q1–Q3 Form 941 + Montana UI-5Starting at $150/quarter
Q4 year-end package (941, UI-5, 940, W-2s, state reconciliation)Starting at $400
1099 series formsStarting at $25/form
Officer payroll wage planningStarting at $500

See full S-Corporation cost breakdown

Add-on services

Available when you need them.

Not every business needs everything. These are quoted separately so you're only paying for what you use.

Sales tax filings
1099 project filing
Audit support for returns or periods we did not prepare
Back-year bookkeeping cleanup
Entity formation & S-corp election
Advisory hours beyond your plan
Multi-entity consolidation
QuickBooks conversion (Desktop → Online)

Pricing FAQ

Questions we hear a lot.

Still deciding? Call (406) 290-1214 or ask our AI assistant — happy to walk through what fits your business.

Ready to lock in your pricing?

Schedule a free 15-minute consult and we'll confirm your monthly plan or tax return quote in writing before any work begins.

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