Services & pricing

Star City Accounting Services provides professional tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services for individuals and businesses throughout the Roanoke Valley and surrounding communities.

Pricing depends on the complexity of services requested, but the guide below provides typical starting prices.

tax preparation pricing

Star City Accounting Services provides professional tax preparation for individuals and small businesses. The guide below shows typical starting prices. Final pricing depends on the complexity of the return.

basic individual return

Starting at $150

Designed for straightforward tax returns.

Includes:

• Form 1040 preparation
• standard deductions or basic itemized deductions
• W-2 income
• basic tax credits

standard individual return

Starting at $200

For taxpayers with additional income sources.

Includes:

• everything in Basic Return
• investment income
• retirement income
• additional tax schedules

Self Employment / business return

Starting at $250

Designed for independent contractors and small businesses.

Includes:

• Schedule C business income
• business expense reporting
• additional tax documentation

add-on services

Additional Tax Situations

• Additional state return — $50
• Rental property (Schedule E) — $150+
• Investment activity (Schedule D) — $75+
• Additional tax forms — priced based on complexity

bookkeeping pricing

Bookkeeping services designed for businesses at different stages of growth.

Starter

Starting at $149 per month

For very small businesses with simple finances and minimal activity.

This plan is designed for single-owner businesses that need their books kept clean and compliant.

Includes:

Account setup and organization
Monthly bank and credit card reconciliation
Standard financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet)
Basic transaction categorization
Email support for questions

Best suited for:

Sole proprietors
Low transaction volume businesses
No employees or payroll

Limitations to be aware of:

No payroll support
Limited reporting depth
Not ideal for growing or multi-account businesses

Growth

Starting at $295 per month

Built for small businesses that are growing and need structure, clarity, and support.

This is where most clients land—and where you start getting real financial visibility, cleaner systems, and ongoing guidance to support your business.

Includes everything in Starter, plus:

Full-service bookkeeping
Monthly financial reporting with review
Improved accuracy through automation and system optimization
Support for multiple accounts and higher transaction volume
Quarterly strategy and performance check-in

Best suited for:

Small businesses
Service-based businesses scaling operations
Owners who want reliable, hands-off financial management

Scale

Starting at $400 per month

For growing businesses that need deeper financial visibility and operational tracking.

This plan is designed for businesses that are becoming more complex and need more than just bookkeeping—they need insight.

Includes everything in Growth, plus:

Bill tracking and expense management systems
Enhanced financial reporting and deeper breakdowns
Class or category tracking for better visibility (projects, services, or departments)
Financial organization for improved decision-making
Monthly planning or review meeting

Best suited for:

Businesses with multiple revenue streams or services
Companies needing more detailed financial tracking
Owners making active growth decisions

Enterprise

Starting at $650 per month

For established businesses that need high-level financial oversight, reporting, and strategy.

This is a premium service tier focused on clarity, control, and decision-making at a higher level.

Includes everything in Scale, plus:

Advanced financial reporting and custom insights
KPI tracking and performance dashboards
Strategic planning sessions and ongoing advisory support
Process improvement and financial workflow guidance

Best suited for:

Larger or operationally complex businesses
Businesses with multiple team members or departments
Owners who want ongoing financial insight—not just bookkeeping

payroll pricing

Star City Accounting Services offers payroll processing designed to help businesses manage employee payments while staying organized and compliant with payroll reporting requirements.