Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with clients outside Montana?

Yes. We work with clients nationwide from our office in Billings, Montana. Federal strategy is identical across states, and we coordinate state-specific issues including pass-through entity tax elections, nexus, and residency wherever clients operate.

How do you charge for advisory work?

Published standard advisory pricing is $7,800, paid as two $3,900 installments 30 days apart, with no required recurring annual planning fee. Returns, amendments, cost segregation and additional services are separately scoped and priced. Confirm current fees and deliverables in the written engagement.

How quickly can strategies be implemented?

It depends on the strategy. Entity elections, retirement plan adoption, and accountable plans can often be put in place quickly, while cost segregation studies typically take several weeks and material participation positions require a full year of documentation.

What does a tax advisory engagement include?

Confirm deliverables in the signed scope: prior-year review, forward planning, implementation responsibilities and the period of support or audit-defense coverage. Returns, amendments, cost segregation and additional work are separately scoped and priced. An advisory engagement does not promise unlimited future planning or free annual filing.

Need a Custom Tax Strategy?

The books cover general strategies. For a tax plan tailored to your business, properties, and income, schedule a consultation with the AE Tax Advisors team.

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