For accounting firms, tax season isn't just busy — it's when the majority of annual client payments flow through your system. Hundreds of tax preparation fees, advisory retainers, and quarterly estimated payments — most paid by card — compress into a few months.
A firm processing $30,000/month in card payments during tax season and $15,000/month during off-season is paying **$8,100 to $18,900 per year** in processing fees, depending on the rate.
The Tax Season Spike
High-Value Invoices
Business tax preparation, audit support, and advisory services generate $1,000–$10,000+ invoices. Each card payment carries significant processing costs.
Client Billing Platforms Charge Premium Rates
QuickBooks Payments, Bill.com, and other accounting-integrated platforms charge 2.9%–3.5% for card payments. The integration is convenient, but expensive.
Network Offset Pricing for Accounting Firms
Client invoice example:
Why Accounting Clients Respond Well
- Accountants' clients understand numbers. Your clients are financially literate. They see the math immediately.
- ACH adoption is high. Accounting clients who pay recurring monthly fees often prefer ACH when given a price incentive.
- Tax season payments are expected and planned. Clients paying $400+ for tax preparation aren't going to switch firms over $16.
The Savings
$231,000
| $6,930 |
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The first step to reducing your processing costs is understanding exactly what you are paying today. Request a free statement analysis and we will show you a side-by-side comparison of your current costs versus what you could save with Network Offset Pricing.