Although this meme is a generalization, it's also reasonably accurate.

  

Many potential clients who call my office will inquire about my fee as their primary concern.

I understand this because none of us wants to be hit with a price tag beyond our means.  

I am okay with you inquiring about my price tag as long as it is not the first thing you ask. 

 

I want you to care about my quality, my education, the amount of experience I have, and my wonderful customer service.  

I charge a fair fee. I'm not the most expensive, but I'm also not the cheapest.  

These days with as many variables as there are, it is only possible to give an accurate estimate when we know what you need from a simple phone conversation.  

Since people tend to not know what they have, how will I know what it will cost? I charge by the form and by the amount of data you have.  

Does your mechanic tell you what it will cost before you bring your car in for a diagnosis? Will he charge the same for an oil change as for a transmission rebuild? 

Not likely.  

I will do my best for you, I will be available to you, and my fee will be reasonable for my level of experience and knowledge. 

If you base your automotive decisions on the lowest-cost mechanic, your car may break down again as you drive away. 

And, if you base your tax preparation decisions on the lowest-cost provider, you may wind up with IRS or state issues, but your tax pro is nowhere to be found.  

Trust your car to an expert, and trust your tax preparation to the Enrolled Agents at Alliance Financial & Income Tax.

Worth every penny.