Senter CPA 2025 Pricing Update

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Accounting, Tax

Growing With You—While Maintaining Excellence and Security

Dear Valued Clients,

We wanted to give you a heads-up: beginning with the 2025 tax season (starting January 1, 2026), some of our service fees will be adjusted. Increases will vary between 15%, up to 25% depending on the service Senter, CPA, P.C. provides you (assuming the scope of work, time and complexity is similar tolast year). We understand that price changes can feel unsettling, so we want to share exactly what’s driving this decision—and why this helps us serve you even better.

What’s Changing (and Why)

Rising Team & Talent Costs

To give you the expertise and attention you deserve, we invest heavily in our people. Like many professional firms, we’ve seen significant increases in salaries, benefits, and training expenses. Maintaining a team of knowledgeable professionals is essential to delivering excellence—and it comes at a cost.

Advancing Technology & Security

Our industry-leading software, cybersecurity, and client portals ensure your data is safe and accessible. These systems require substantial ongoing investment—from licensing fees to regular upgrades. These tools allow us to be more efficient, secure, and responsive for you.

Maintaining Quality & Capacity

To avoid burnout—yours or ours—we carefully manage workloads. We continue to hire and train team members to match growth in demand, ensuring responsiveness and consistency in service delivery.

What This Means for You

· Transparent Value: Our goal is to continue delivering exceptional service, strategic insight, and secure systems.

· No Service Downgrades: You’ll still have a dedicated team, direct access to your advisor, and use of our full suite of tools.

· Scalable Support: As your needs evolve, we’ll be ready to support growth—without sacrificing quality.

A Thank You—and an Invitation

We deeply appreciate the trust you place in our firm. We don’t make this decision lightly, and it’s always guided by our commitment to your success. If you have questions—or want to explore options like service tiers, packaged planning bundles, or alternatives—please reach out. We’re happy to discuss what’s best for your situation.

Thank you for being part of the Senter CPA family. These updates help us continue providing the quality, care, and innovation you deserve.

Warm regards,

Matthew R. Senter, CPA, and the Senter CPA, P.C. Team

 

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