:root { /* Brand */ --navy: #0a1628; --dark-blue: #0f2140; --mid-blue: #1a365d; --accent-green: #00d4aa; --accent-green-dim: #00b89a; --light-green: #ccfbef; --brand-accent: #6366f1; /* Grays */ --gray-50: #f8fafc; --gray-100: #f1f5f9; --gray-200: #e2e8f0; --gray-300: #cbd5e1; --gray-400: #94a3b8; --gray-500: #64748b; --gray-600: #475569; --gray-700: #334155; --gray-800: #1e293b; --gray-900: #0f172a; --white: #ffffff; /* Semantic */ --red: #ef4444; --red-light: #fee2e2; --green-light: #d1fae5; --amber: #f59e0b; --amber-light: #fef3c7; --blue: #3b82f6; --blue-light: #dbeafe; /* Shadows */ --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(10,22,40,0.06); --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.08); --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(10,22,40,0.10); --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(10,22,40,0.12); /* Radius */ --radius-sm: 6px; --radius-md: 10px; --radius-lg: 14px; --radius-xl: 20px; } * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; } body { font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; color: var(--gray-800); background: var(--white); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; line-height: 1.6; } /* ── NAV ── */ nav { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200); padding: 0 2rem; height: 64px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; } .nav-logo { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; } .nav-logo-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; } .nav-logo-icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; display: block; } .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; list-style: none; align-items: center; flex-wrap: nowrap; } .nav-links a { font-size: 0.8375rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gray-600); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.15s; white-space: nowrap; } .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--navy); } .nav-links a.active { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; } .nav-cta { background: var(--navy); color: var(--accent-green) !important; padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem; border-radius: 7px; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 0.8125rem !important; transition: background 0.15s !important; white-space: nowrap; } .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--dark-blue) !important; color: var(--accent-green) !important; } /* Legacy alias */ .nav-advisors-link { background: var(--navy); color: var(--accent-green) !important; padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem; border-radius: 7px; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 0.8125rem !important; transition: background 0.15s !important; } .nav-advisors-link:hover { background: var(--dark-blue) !important; } .nav-mobile-btn { display: none; background: none; border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: 7px; width: 36px; height: 36px; cursor: pointer; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--navy); } .nav-mobile-btn svg { display: block; } .nav-new-badge { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 800; padding: 0.1rem 0.35rem; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--accent-green); color: #fff; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 0.2rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; } /* ── LAYOUT ── */ .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; } .page-header { padding: 7rem 0 3rem; } .page-wrap { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 7rem 2rem 4rem; } /* ── BREADCRUMB ── */ .breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; } .breadcrumb a { color: var(--gray-500); text-decoration: none; } .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent-green); } .breadcrumb span { color: var(--gray-400); } /* ── PAGE TYPOGRAPHY ── */ .page-label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent-green); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; } .page-title { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 2.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.025em; margin-bottom: 1rem; } .page-subtitle { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 620px; } /* ── SECTION ── */ .section { padding: 3rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); } .section-label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent-green); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; } .section-title { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; } .section-subtitle { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 2rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 560px; } /* ── CARDS ── */ .card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; } .card-hover { transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s; } .card-hover:hover { border-color: var(--accent-green); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); } .card-body { padding: 1.5rem; } /* ── BUTTONS ── */ .btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: all 0.15s; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1; } .btn-primary { background: var(--navy); color: var(--accent-green); } .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--dark-blue); } .btn-green { background: var(--accent-green); color: var(--white); } .btn-green:hover { background: var(--accent-green-dim); } .btn-outline { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200); } .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--navy); background: var(--gray-50); } .btn-ghost { background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--gray-700); } .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--gray-200); } .btn-danger { background: var(--red-light); color: var(--red); } .btn-danger:hover { background: #fecaca; } .btn-sm { padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem; font-size: 0.8rem; border-radius: 6px; } .btn-lg { padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem; font-size: 1rem; border-radius: 10px; } /* ── BADGES ── */ .badge { display: inline-block; padding: 0.2rem 0.625rem; border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; } .badge-green { background: var(--green-light); color: #065f46; } .badge-red { background: var(--red-light); color: #991b1b; } .badge-blue { background: var(--blue-light); color: #1d4ed8; } .badge-amber { background: var(--amber-light); color: #92400e; } .badge-gray { background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--gray-600); } .badge-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--accent-green); } /* ── STAT CARDS ── */ .stat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; } .stat-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; } .stat-label { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--gray-400); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; } .stat-value { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; } .stat-value.green { color: var(--accent-green); } .stat-value.red { color: var(--red); } .stat-sub { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-top: 0.35rem; } /* ── DATA TABLE ── */ .data-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.875rem; } .data-table th { text-align: left; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--gray-400); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-200); background: var(--gray-50); } .data-table td { padding: 0.9rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); color: var(--gray-700); vertical-align: middle; } .data-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .data-table tr:hover td { background: var(--gray-50); } .data-table .ticker-col { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.9rem; } .risks-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9rem; } .risks-table th { text-align: left; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--gray-400); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-200); background: var(--gray-50); } .risks-table td { padding: 0.9rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); vertical-align: top; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.6; } .risks-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); white-space: nowrap; } .risks-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .risks-table tr:hover td { background: var(--gray-50); } /* ── FORMS ── */ .form-group { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; } .form-label { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; } .form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea { width: 100%; padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.875rem; font-family: inherit; color: var(--gray-800); background: var(--white); transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s; -webkit-appearance: none; } .form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--accent-green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16,185,129,0.1); } .form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 80px; } .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; } .form-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; justify-content: flex-end; margin-top: 1.5rem; } /* ── EMPTY STATE ── */ .empty-state { text-align: center; padding: 4rem 2rem; } .empty-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; opacity: 0.5; } .empty-title { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; } .empty-text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.6; } /* ── SUB NAV ── */ .sub-nav { display: flex; gap: 0.25rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200); } .sub-nav a { padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gray-500); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; margin-bottom: -1px; transition: all 0.15s; } .sub-nav a:hover { color: var(--navy); } .sub-nav a.active { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; border-bottom-color: var(--accent-green); } /* ── MODAL ── */ .modal-overlay { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); z-index: 200; align-items: center; justify-content: center; backdrop-filter: blur(4px); } .modal-overlay.open { display: flex; } .modal { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 2rem; width: 100%; max-width: 520px; max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); } .modal-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; } .modal-title { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); } .modal-close { background: none; border: none; font-size: 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--gray-400); line-height: 1; padding: 0; } .modal-close:hover { color: var(--gray-700); } /* ── FOOTER ── */ footer { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gray-400); padding: 3.5rem 2rem 2rem; margin-top: 5rem; } .footer-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; } .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; padding-bottom: 2.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); margin-bottom: 2rem; } .footer-brand .footer-logo { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.875rem; } .footer-brand .footer-logo-icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; } .footer-brand .footer-logo-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; display: block; } .footer-brand p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 240px; } .footer-col-title { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gray-400); margin-bottom: 1rem; } .footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; } .footer-links a { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-500); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.15s; } .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent-green); } .footer-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; } .footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray-600); } .footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; } .footer-legal a { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray-600); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.15s; } .footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gray-400); } /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */ @media (max-width: 1100px) { .nav-links { gap: 1rem; } .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; } .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; } .stat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } } @media (max-width: 900px) { .nav-links { display: none; } .nav-links.open { display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: absolute; top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200); padding: 1rem 2rem; gap: 0.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); z-index: 99; } .nav-links.open li { width: 100%; } .nav-links.open a { display: block; padding: 0.5rem 0; font-size: 0.9rem; } .nav-mobile-btn { display: flex; } .page-title { font-size: 2.1rem; } .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; } } @media (max-width: 600px) { .page-title { font-size: 1.75rem; } .stat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; } .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.5rem; } .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } } /* ── Data Freshness Badge ─────────────────────────────────────────── */ .dfb-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; padding: 0.22rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; user-select: none; transition: opacity 0.15s; border: 1px solid; position: relative; text-decoration: none; } .dfb-loading { background:rgba(100,116,139,0.1); border-color:rgba(100,116,139,0.2); color:#64748b; } .dfb-green { background:rgba(16,185,129,0.12); border-color:rgba(16,185,129,0.3); color:#10b981; } .dfb-yellow { background:rgba(245,158,11,0.1); border-color:rgba(245,158,11,0.3); color:#f59e0b; } .dfb-red { background:rgba(239,68,68,0.1); border-color:rgba(239,68,68,0.3); color:#ef4444; } .dfb-dot { width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:currentColor; flex-shrink:0; } .dfb-loading .dfb-dot { animation: dfb-pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; } @keyframes dfb-pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:0.3} 50%{opacity:1} } .dfb-tooltip { position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 8px); left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); background:#0a1628; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.13); border-radius:10px; padding:0.75rem 0.875rem; min-width:270px; max-width:340px; z-index:9999; box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); text-align:left; white-space:normal; pointer-events:none; } .dfb-tooltip.dfb-tip-open { pointer-events:auto; } .dfb-tooltip.dfb-hidden { display:none; } .dfb-tip-head { font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:700; color:#94a3b8; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.07em; margin-bottom:0.5rem; } .dfb-tip-row { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:0.2rem 0; font-size:0.75rem; color:#e2e8f0; gap:0.5rem; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); } .dfb-tip-row:last-of-type { border-bottom:none; } .dfb-tip-meta { color:#64748b; font-size:0.69rem; white-space:nowrap; } .dfb-tip-footer { margin-top:0.6rem; padding-top:0.5rem; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); } .dfb-tip-footer a { color:#10b981; font-size:0.75rem; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; } .dfb-stale-notice { display:none; margin-top:0.75rem; padding:0.6rem 0.875rem; background:rgba(239,68,68,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.2); border-radius:8px; font-size:0.8rem; color:#ef4444; line-height:1.5; } .dfb-stale-notice a { color:#ef4444; font-weight:600; }
2025 Tax Preparation Pricing Guide

💰 How Much Does Tax Preparation Cost?

How much does tax preparation cost in 2025? DIY software from $0, online CPAs $150–$500, full-service CPA $300–$2,000+. Real pricing data from official sources.

✓ Official Sources IRS.govAICPA.orgForbes AdvisorNerdWallet
Marketplace › Cost Guides › How Much Does Tax Preparation Cost?
Tax preparation costs range from $0 (DIY software for simple returns) to $2,000+ (full-service CPA for complex returns with multiple schedules). The IRS Free File program offers free federal filing for taxpayers earning under $73,000. The average American pays $176 for professional tax preparation according to the IRS.
Service Level Low End High End Notes
IRS Free File $0 $0 Available if AGI ≤ $73,000. Partners include TurboTax Free Edition, H&R Block Free Online, TaxSlayer
DIY Tax Software (Federal + State) $0 $120 FreeTaxUSA: $0 federal / $14.99 state. TurboTax Deluxe: $59 federal. H&R Block Premium: $75
Online CPA (Simple Return) $150 $350 Flat-fee W-2 return with no schedules. Services like 1-800Accountant, Bench Tax, or independent CPAs
Full-Service CPA (Standard) $300 $800 W-2 + itemized deductions, investments (Schedule D), rental income (Schedule E)
Full-Service CPA (Complex) $800 $3,000+ Business returns (Schedule C/S-Corp/Partnership), multi-state filing, estate/trust returns
Business Tax Return (Form 1120-S) $750 $2,500 S-Corporation or partnership return; often requires bookkeeping cleanup first

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Disclaimer: All pricing ranges are estimates based on data sourced from IRS.gov, AICPA.org, Forbes Advisor, NerdWallet as of 2025. Actual costs vary significantly based on individual circumstances, location, complexity, and provider. This is not financial, legal, or tax advice. FinanceStackHub does not guarantee the accuracy of these figures. Always obtain multiple quotes and conduct your own due diligence.
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