Starting at
$99
Form 1040 done right.
Filed with W-2s, credits, and standard deductions — handled clearly so you keep more of what you earned.
Best for
W-2 earners, first-time filers, parents, students, retirees.
Starting at
$350
Schedule C · single-member LLC · 1099.
For founders, freelancers, landlords, drivers, and creators — every legitimate deduction, captured.
Best for
Entrepreneurs, real estate investors, rideshare, creators, consultants.
Also offered
Loan documents, acknowledgments, jurats, and general signings. Pricing depends on travel and document count — mention it when you book and we’ll quote you fairly before the appointment.
Meet your tax pro
I started Forward Self Help to give California families the same patient, clear-eyed tax help I’d want for my own. Whether it’s your first 1040 or your third LLC, you’ll get a person who actually picks up the phone and explains the why behind every number.
Founder · CEO · CA NotaryGood questions
Do I need to come into an office?
Not at all. Most clients work with us 100% virtually — secure document upload, a quick video call, and signatures online. In-person appointments are available across the Bay Area on request.
I got an IRS notice. Can you help even if you didn’t file my return?
Yes. Bring whatever you have — we’ll read the letter, explain what it actually says in plain English, and walk you through the response options before you owe anything.
What do I need to bring or upload?
A photo ID, last year’s return if you have it, and any tax forms you’ve received (W-2, 1099, 1098, K-1, etc.). For business owners, a simple income/expense summary is enough to start.
How long does it take?
Most individual returns are completed within 3–5 business days of receiving your documents. Business returns typically take 5–10 business days depending on complexity.
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