Professionals in Athens
Browse 34 professionals in Athens, Alabama.
Able General Contractor
April Kathryn Peete
Auburn Lorrin Marshall
BROWN AND BROWN ACCOUNTANTS PC
BUSH TAX SERVICE INC
Carol Crews, CPA, LLC
Dana C Thompson CPA
Davis & Cole LLP
Davis & Cole, LLP
Eddie G. Hilliard
H & R Block
Honeycomb Advisors PLLC
Jim Holloway, CPA
JOHNSON, FEIGLEY, NEWTON, LLP
Limestone Creek Accounting Inc
Matthew Persell
Mauldin & Jenkins
Mauldin & Jenkins
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
Mauldin and Jenkins, LLC
Mauldin and Jenkins, LLC
Mauldin and Jenkins, LLC
Patricia Avery Brown
Pennington CPA LLC
QUIMBY, LARRY BURL
Rachel D Foster
REW, HOWARD MURRY
Rocket City Tax Professionals
Tax prep and consulting
Taylor Breanna Dean
W Douglas Logan CPA PC
20-20 Accounting Solutions LLC
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an accountant cost in Athens?
Personal tax returns: $150-$400 depending on complexity. Small business bookkeeping: $300-$800/month. Corporate tax returns: $1,000-$3,000+. Many accountants offer free initial consultations to discuss your needs and pricing.
What's the difference between a CPA and a bookkeeper?
CPAs (Chartered Professional Accountants) have a university degree plus professional certification. They can audit, provide tax advice, and represent you with CRA. Bookkeepers handle day-to-day transaction recording and basic financial reports. For complex tax situations, you want a CPA.
When should I hire an accountant?
Consider an accountant if you're self-employed, own rental property, have investment income, run a business, received a CRA notice, or your tax situation is more complex than a simple T4. The cost of an accountant often pays for itself in tax savings.
Can an accountant help if I'm behind on taxes?
Yes. Accountants regularly help clients catch up on unfiled returns. They can also help with CRA voluntary disclosure programs, negotiate payment arrangements, and handle reassessments or audits.
Is it worth paying for tax preparation vs doing it myself?
If you have a straightforward T4 income and no deductions, free software works fine. But if you have self-employment income, rental properties, investments, or business expenses, a professional accountant typically finds deductions that more than cover their fee.