Coeur d'Alene CPA, Accounting & Advisory Firm

At Kane Tax & Accounting, monthly CPA services for small businesses start at $600/month on a fixed-fee basis. Personal tax returns start at $750. Business returns start at $2,000. All pricing is published upfront - no surprise invoices, ever.

Most owners bring on a CPA when tax complexity or time spent on the books starts costing more than the fee. Common triggers: turning a profit, hiring your first employee, forming an S Corp or LLC, getting an IRS notice, or outgrowing spreadsheets. If any of those fit, it's worth a conversation.

Often, yes. A proactive CPA looks for deductions, credits, and structural moves a once-a-year filer misses, and the savings frequently exceed the fee. We focus on year-round planning specifically so the tax-saving decisions happen before year-end, when they still count, rather than after the year has closed.

A CPA has passed the national CPA exam, met Idaho's licensing requirements, and holds an active state license. CPAs can represent clients before the IRS, provide a higher standard of tax advisory, and are held to professional ethics standards. Not all tax preparers or accountants are CPAs.

You work directly with Collin Kane, CPA. At larger firms, the person you meet in the consultation often isn't the one in your books week to week. Here, the licensed CPA who reviews your return is the same person who answers when you call.

Year-round. Filing once a year is damage control; the opportunities to actually lower your bill happen months earlier. We stay engaged through the year with planning and check-ins, so you're not scrambling in April and not wondering where your CPA went the other eleven months.

Yes - small business owners are our primary clients. We work with contractors, trades businesses, service companies, real estate investors, and self-employed professionals in Coeur d'Alene and across North Idaho.

Yes. Falling behind is common, especially for owners who've never worked with a CPA. We handle catch-up bookkeeping and prior-year returns regularly, get you compliant, and help you avoid the penalties that come from letting it sit. No judgment, just a plan to get current.

No. We handle the transition, including requesting your prior returns and records, so the handoff is straightforward on your end. Most owners switch because they want faster responses, clearer pricing, or proactive planning instead of once-a-year filing, and the move is simpler than they expect.

Yes. We regularly handle Idaho and Washington state returns, which is common for business owners in the Coeur d'Alene and Spokane corridor. We also handle Montana and other state filings as needed.