How much does Streamlined filing cost?
The partner firm's published Streamlined package range is $2,000 to $2,500 for its stated scope, generally covering three years of returns, six years of FBARs, and the certification. Additional international forms, entities, investments, rental property, state returns, tax, and interest can change the total.
Why quotes vary
The base price and final bill can differ. A foreign corporation may require Form 5471, a foreign fund may require Form 8621, rental property may require Schedule E, and a state filing can add work. Whether those forms apply depends on ownership, elections, thresholds, and other facts. Tax and statutory interest are separate from preparation fees.
Estimate your own number
The calculator below estimates fees from selected inputs and illustrates possible tax and offshore-penalty components. It does not determine tax due or choose a Streamlined track. SFOP requires the program's non-residency test and provides a 0% offshore penalty. SDOP requires failure of that test and previously filed original returns, and generally imposes 5% on the highest aggregate year-end value of foreign financial assets subject to the miscellaneous offshore penalty (omitted FBAR or Form 8938 assets, plus properly reported assets whose income went unreported; assets not reportable on either form are excluded).
Reference information, not legal or tax advice. Figures come from our verified fact base and are checked against superseded values on every site update.