1. Phoenix-specific tax handling
- State sales tax: 5.6%. Local jurisdictions in Phoenix may add their own rate β verify with your local tax assessor.
- Late fees: AZ statute Ariz. Rev. Stat. Β§44-1201 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.
2. Standard cpa / accountant line items
- Tax return β individual β billed by flat.
- Tax return β business β billed by flat.
- Bookkeeping monthly β billed by flat.
- Hourly advisory β billed by hour (~$235 default).
3. Payment terms that work in Phoenix
Net 30 is standard for cpa / accountants. Most cpa / accountants in competitive markets like Phoenix require a 50% deposit upfront before scheduling work. Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself β Phoenix customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.
4. Licensing & disclosures
CPA license required for attest services and the CPA designation. EAs licensed federally to represent before IRS.
Metro
Phoenix
State
AZ
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
50%