Pricing

Clear, flat pricing. Built for long‑term partnership.

You'll know exactly what you're paying before any work begins — and the fee won't change because you sent an email in July.

Foundation

$395/ month

For new and early‑stage business owners.

Solopreneurs and early‑stage owners who need clean books, organized financials, and a wise voice from day one.

Included

  • Monthly cloud bookkeeping
  • QuickBooks Online setup & support
  • Monthly P&L and balance sheet
  • Annual business tax return
  • Annual personal tax return (owner)
  • Email access to your advisor year‑round

Not included

  • Quarterly advisory calls
  • Payroll services
  • Multi‑entity returns
Most clients

Stewardship

$795/ month

For established businesses ready for proactive guidance.

Owner‑operators of LLCs and S‑corps who want monthly bookkeeping, proactive tax planning, and a real advisory rhythm.

Included

  • Everything in Foundation
  • Strategic tax planning (mid‑year + Q4)
  • Quarterly business review meetings
  • Reasonable comp review (S‑corp)
  • Cash flow guidance & forecasting
  • Payroll services included
  • 1099 preparation & filing
  • Direct phone & advisor access

Not included

  • Multi‑entity consolidation

Advisory

From $1,650/ month

For growing companies that want it all handled.

Established businesses with team, complexity, or multiple entities who want a true outsourced finance partner.

Included

  • Everything in Stewardship
  • Multi‑entity bookkeeping & returns
  • Monthly advisory calls
  • Custom KPI & financial dashboards
  • Hiring, growth & investment planning
  • Coordination with attorneys & advisors
  • Annual long‑term stewardship review
  • Priority response & turnaround

Final fees are confirmed in writing after a short discovery call. Pricing reflects a typical engagement; complex situations (multi‑state, prior‑year cleanup, multiple entities) are quoted individually.

How pricing works

You're paying for stewardship, not a stopwatch.

Hourly billing rewards slow work and quietly punishes you for asking questions. Flat monthly fees do the opposite.

Flat fees, quoted up front

Before any work begins, you get a written monthly fee. No hourly meters, no surprise invoices — if a 30‑minute call helps you make a wiser decision, that's the point.

Priced on value, not hours

What matters isn't how long the work takes. It's that your finances are organized, your taxes are optimized, and you have someone wise to call. The fee reflects the outcome.

Predictable, year after year

Pricing only changes when your business meaningfully changes — a new entity, a new revenue tier, a major shift. Otherwise, what you pay this year is what you pay next year.

One firm, one invoice

Bookkeeping, payroll, business returns, advisory, and personal returns are bundled. No separate bills, no piecing things together across providers.

Common questions

A few things people usually ask.

What if my business changes mid‑year?+
If something meaningful happens — you add an entity, cross a new revenue tier, or take on significant complexity — we'll re‑quote before doing the additional work. Small questions and check‑ins are always included.
Do you charge for phone calls and emails?+
No. The flat fee covers all the regular back‑and‑forth. The whole point of stewardship is that you don't hesitate to reach out before making a decision.
Do I have to be in Maryland to work with you?+
Not at all. We're based in Maryland and serve clients across the country through our cloud accounting workflow. The relationship feels exactly the same whether you're across town or across the country.
What about prior‑year cleanup or amended returns?+
Quoted separately, but quoted up front. If reviewing your last two returns turns up missed planning, we'll tell you what amending would cost and what you'd likely recover.
When are fees billed?+
Monthly via ACH on a recurring schedule. No surprise invoices, no piecemeal billing — just a predictable monthly partnership.
Is there a minimum engagement?+
Good Steward is built around long‑term relationships. We're not the right fit for one‑off, lowest‑cost filings — but there's no multi‑year contract either. We earn your business every month.
Next step

Modern financial guidance, rooted in trust and intentional growth.

A short conversation, a quick look at where your business stands, and a clear monthly number — in writing. No pressure.