Fees and Policies
Professional Fees Policy
All professional fees, unless otherwise negotiated, are based on the actual time spent to complete a project at our standard hourly rate. Currently, our billing rates vary per hour depending on the nature of the project and the level of experience of the individual(s) providing the service. Clerical or Para-professional services are billed at rates ranign from $55 to $65 per hour and Professional services are billed at rates ranging from $95 to $175 per hour.
Telephone calls, facsimile transmissions, extra copies nad correspondence are treated as time spent on a clent's behalf. If matters of substance are addressed, the time is billed to the client. Personal calls of a non-business nature are obviously not charged to clents.
Invoices are issued upon completion or substantial completion of each project or on an interim basis and provide detail regarding the nature of hte services provided.
When possible or at a clent's request, advance fee estimates will be provided for all projects.
Payment Policy
Invoices are prepared once a tax return has been completed and are due and payable at that time. Tax returns will be electronically filed upon payment. If extra time is required that increase the amount due, an additional invoice for the balance will be mailed to you. Invoices that have not been paid within 30 days of issue are subject to a 1.5% monthly finance charge.
Additional services will not be performed for clents with invoices more than 90 days past due unless payment arrangements have been made with us in advance.
At Franty & Company, PC,w e straive to provide the best possible professional services for a reasonable fee. We blend our technical expertise with the practicalities fo each clent's individual situation to achieve the best possible results.
