Tax & advisory · Austin, Texas

I’m coming for you/r taxes.

Tax preparation for the temporarily alive. Death is inevitable. Tax stress does not have to be. Tell us what you need and we handle the paperwork.

The Death & Taxes Reaper grinning and pointing at you, scythe over his shoulder

Six ways we take the fear out of money

Every service comes with a plain-English next step. No jargon you have to decode at midnight.

All services and how they work

The process

Three steps between you and a calm tax season

No corporate BS. A straightforward process that gets results. Pick a step to see what happens.

1 Call 2 Plan 3 Partner

Transparent pricing

Fixed fees. No billing surprises.

Small business accounting and personal tax plans. The only thing we can’t promise is that you’ll live forever.

Core

For solopreneurs who need clarity

Starting at$600/mo

+ $1,500 onboarding

  • Annual tax prep & filing (business)
  • Annual tax prep & filing (personal)
  • Semi-annual tax planning
  • Email and phone support year-round
Let’s Talk
Most popular

Growth

For businesses ready to scale

Starting at$995/mo

+ $2,500 onboarding

  • Everything in Core, plus:
  • Monthly bookkeeping
  • Managed payroll
  • Monthly check-ins
Let’s Talk

Fractional CFO

For businesses outgrowing their accountant

Starting at$5,000/mo

+ custom onboarding

  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Bi-weekly strategic meetings
  • Financial modeling & projections
  • Profitability analysis by service
  • Growth planning & exit strategy
  • Direct text/phone access
Let’s Talk

One-time services

Personal & business tax services, no monthly commitment

Need something specific? We offer one-time engagements for tax preparation and planning.

Personal tax returns

Starting at$750

Most clients pay ~$1,100

Individual federal and state tax return preparation and filing

Business tax returns

Starting at$2,000

Most clients pay ~$2,500

Business entity returns (S-Corp, C-Corp, LLC, Partnership)

Tax planning session

Starting at$2,500

One-time strategic consultation

Full tax strategy review and planning for the year ahead

Payroll management

Custom pricing

Call for a quote

Ongoing payroll processing tailored to your team size and needs

Reviews

What the living say about us

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The only certified post-life accountant you’ll ever need.

The costume is a joke. The work is not. We take your money, your deadlines, and your privacy seriously.

LocationAustin, Texas
ClientsIndividuals, freelancers, small businesses
PrivacyDocuments shared through a secure portal only
Contact pathA real person answers every request
The Reaper with open arms. Both of these are inevitable. We can help with both.

Death and taxes

Taxes stressing you out? Let the Reaper handle it.

Tell us where you are stuck. You get a plain-English plan and a person to call.

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About

Dead serious about taxes. Not about ourselves.

Death & Taxes Tax Co. is a tax and advisory firm in Austin, Texas. We pair a dry sense of humor with careful, well-documented work.

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Why the Reaper?

Two things are guaranteed, and only one of them comes with a filing deadline. Taxes make people anxious, so we made the mood lighter and kept the standards high.

The Reaper is our host, not our excuse. He shows up in the branding. In the work you get careful preparation, clear communication, and answers in plain English.

Principle

Lead with clarity

A joke gets your attention. Then we tell you exactly what happens next.

Principle

Respect the stakes

It is your money. We never joke about your situation, only about the dread around it.

Principle

Keep it private

Sensitive documents move through a secure channel, never loose email attachments.

Who we work with

Individuals

W-2 to complicated

Single-income households, side hustles, investments, rental property, and life changes.

Self-employed

Freelancers and owners

Quarterly estimates, deductions, and entity questions, sorted before the deadline.

Catching up

Behind or in trouble

Unfiled years and IRS letters. We start with a calm plan, not a lecture.

Credentials and standards

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OfficeAustin, Texas

Meet the Reaper. Then meet your accountant.

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Services

What we handle

Pick the situation closest to yours. Not sure which one fits? Ask, and we will point you to the right one.

How pricing works

You should know the cost before the work starts. Scope and pricing are confirmed in writing, so there are no surprise bills after filing.

The Reaper beside an hourglass filled with cash. Your money will outlive you. I promise.
Monthly plansFrom $600/mo
Personal tax returnsFrom $750
Business tax returnsFrom $2,000
Tax planning sessionFrom $2,500
Payroll managementCustom pricing

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Tell us what you need. We’ll take it from here.

Get Support

Transparent pricing

Pricing that won’t haunt you

Small business accounting and personal tax plans. Fixed monthly fees, no billing surprises. The only thing we can’t promise is that you’ll live forever.

Core

For solopreneurs who need clarity

Starting at$600/mo

+ $1,500 onboarding

  • Annual tax prep & filing (business)
  • Annual tax prep & filing (personal)
  • Semi-annual tax planning
  • Email and phone support year-round
Let’s Talk
Most popular

Growth

For businesses ready to scale

Starting at$995/mo

+ $2,500 onboarding

  • Everything in Core, plus:
  • Monthly bookkeeping
  • Managed payroll
  • Monthly check-ins
Let’s Talk

Fractional CFO

For businesses outgrowing their accountant

Starting at$5,000/mo

+ custom onboarding

  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Bi-weekly strategic meetings
  • Financial modeling & projections
  • Profitability analysis by service
  • Growth planning & exit strategy
  • Direct text/phone access
Let’s Talk

One-time services

Personal & business tax services, no monthly commitment

Need something specific? We offer one-time engagements for tax preparation and planning.

Personal tax returns

Starting at$750

Most clients pay ~$1,100

Individual federal and state tax return preparation and filing

Business tax returns

Starting at$2,000

Most clients pay ~$2,500

Business entity returns (S-Corp, C-Corp, LLC, Partnership)

Tax planning session

Starting at$2,500

One-time strategic consultation

Full tax strategy review and planning for the year ahead

Payroll management

Custom pricing

Call for a quote

Ongoing payroll processing tailored to your team size and needs

Not sure which plan fits? We’ll tell you straight.

Get Support

Resources

Fewer surprises, more dates

A short toolkit: what is due, what to gather, and answers to the questions we hear most.

Deadlines to know

Federal dates for individuals and the self-employed. Weekends and holidays can shift them. Confirm your own dates with us.

DateWhat is dueWho
Oct 15, 2026Extended 2025 individual returns dueAnyone who filed an extension
Jan 15, 2027Fourth-quarter 2026 estimated tax paymentSelf-employed, investors, landlords
Jan 31, 2027W-2s and most 1099s sent to recipientsEmployers and payers
Apr 15, 20272026 individual returns and first-quarter 2027 estimateIndividuals, self-employed
Jun 15, 2027Second-quarter 2027 estimated tax paymentSelf-employed, investors, landlords

Before we meet, gather

A starting list. We will tell you what else applies.

  • Last year’s tax return
  • W-2s, 1099s, and 1098s for the year
  • Income and expense records for any side work or business
  • Records of estimated payments already made
  • Any IRS or state letters you have received
  • Photo ID and bank details for direct deposit

Common questions

I got a letter from the IRS. Should I panic?

No. Many notices are routine and have a response window. Do not ignore it. Send us a photo of the letter through Get Support and we will explain what it says and what to do next.

I have not filed in a few years. Is it too late?

It is not too late to start. Filing sooner generally limits how much penalty and interest add up. We will map out the missing years and the order to tackle them.

Do I need to make quarterly payments?

Often, if you earn money that has no tax withheld, such as freelance income, rent, or investment gains. We can estimate what to set aside so the payments stop feeling like ambushes.

How do I send my documents safely?

Please do not email sensitive documents. After you contact us, we will send instructions for a secure upload.

Do you handle final returns for someone who has passed away?

Yes. It is a delicate job and we treat it that way. Reach out and we will explain what is required and what we need from the family or executor.

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