Simple individual return
W2 income with the standard deduction, filed and e filed the same day in most cases.
Filing for Spokane since 2009
You will know the price before we open your folder
Our fees are posted on the wall and on this page. No percentage of your refund, no upsell at the end and no surprise on the invoice.
16 yrspreparing returns
2,400returns a season
Flatposted pricing
Freenotice review for clients
What we file
Returns priced by what is actually on them
Prices are per return and include e file and a printed copy. Extra states and extra schedules are listed so you can add them up yourself.
Itemized return
Schedule A with mortgage interest, charitable giving and medical, plus the year over year comparison.
Self employed return
Schedule C with home office, mileage and equipment depreciation, plus a quarterly estimate schedule for next year.
Rental property
Schedule E with depreciation tracking, added to any individual return.
Small business return
Partnership or S corporation returns with the partner and shareholder K 1s prepared and delivered.
Prior year and amended returns
Catching up on unfiled years or amending a return that missed something, including the IRS correspondence.
About us
Two enrolled agents and a very organized front desk
Marta Kovach opened Blue Line in 2009 after years at a national storefront chain where the pricing changed depending on who walked in. Everything here is posted. Both preparers are IRS Enrolled Agents, which means we can represent you before the IRS, and we review any notice a past client receives at no charge.
•Enrolled Agents, licensed to represent you before the IRS
•We never charge a percentage of your refund
•Drop off, in person or fully remote, your choice
Reviews
What clients say
“The chain place quoted me $180 and charged $460. Blue Line quoted $275 and charged $275. That is the whole review.”
Terrence O., Itemized return
“First year self employed and I had no idea about quarterlies. Marta set up a schedule so April did not wreck me.”
Hana D., Schedule C filer
“Got an IRS notice in August. They handled the response and did not charge me a dime for it.”
Bill S., Returning client
FAQ
Filing questions
What should I bring to my appointment?
Photo ID, Social Security numbers for everyone on the return, all W2s and 1099s, last year's return, and records for anything you plan to deduct. Self employed filers should bring a profit and loss or at least a categorized spreadsheet, plus mileage totals.
How fast will I get my refund?
The IRS typically issues e filed refunds with direct deposit in about 21 days. Returns claiming the Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit are held by law until mid February regardless of how early you file, which surprises people every year.
What if I cannot pay what I owe?
File anyway and on time, because the failure to file penalty is roughly ten times the failure to pay penalty. We will set up an IRS installment agreement with you at the appointment, which most people qualify for online in a few minutes.
Do I have to come in, or can this be done remotely?
Fully remote works well. You upload documents to our secure portal, we prepare the return, then we walk through it on a call and you sign electronically. About a third of our clients never set foot in the office.
Contact
Get on the calendar
February and early April fill first. Call, book online, or drop your documents off any day we are open during the season.
Phone(509) 555-0137
Address1218 North Division Street, Spokane, Washington
HoursJan 15 to Apr 15 Mon to Sat 9am to 7pm, off season Tue to Thu 10am to 4pm
AreaSpokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney and Coeur d'Alene