Personal Tax Services · St. Louis & Nationwide

Taxes made simple
for individuals & families.

Work directly with Eli Jump, CPA — not a big firm, not rotating staff. Clear communication, accurate returns, and fewer surprises at tax time.

12+
Years Experience
CPA
Licensed in Missouri
Local
St. Louis Based
Personal
Work Directly With Eli

Built for real people, real lives.

Whether it's your first home, a major life change, or a return with a few more moving parts than usual — Strategy & Tax is here to make it manageable.

W-2 Employees

Single job or multiple employers, or mid-year changes — we'll handle the details accurately.

Homeowners

Mortgage interest, property taxes, and home office deductions — we find every dollar you're entitled to.

Families

Kids, childcare credits, education deductions, and more — your return should reflect your full picture.

Investors

Stocks, mutual funds, crypto, or rental property — capital gains and losses handled with care.

Life Change Years

New job, new baby, new state, marriage, or divorce — these moments affect your taxes more than you'd think.

Remote Workers

Multi-state taxes, home office, and equipment deductions — remote work has unique tax needs we know well.

Simple from start to finish.

Three straightforward steps — no jargon, no runaround, no surprises.

01

Quick Intro Call

A free 15-minute call to understand your situation and confirm we're the right match.

Your filing situation and complexity
Life changes in the past year
Goals and questions you have
02

Get Started

Share your documents through a secure portal. Once everything is received, we’ll confirm the scope, send your engagement letter, and provide a fixed-fee invoice to get started.

W-2s, 1099s, and tax forms
Prior year return for reference
Fixed-fee quote based on your situation
Engagement letter and upfront payment to begin work
03

Filed & Done

We prepare your return, review it for accuracy, share a clear summary, and answer any questions before filing everything on your behalf.

Summary of return before filing
Secure e-file and confirmation once submitted
Year-round tax support (select plans)

Transparent, fixed-fee pricing.

No hourly billing, no hidden add-ons discovered at filing. You'll know the exact cost before any work begins.

Strategy & Tax uses fixed-fee pricing based on the complexity of your return. After a brief intro call and document review, you'll receive a clear written proposal — so there are no surprises when it's time to file.
Service Tier Best For Est. Fee Range Key Inclusions
Basic Filing W-2 employees, standard deduction, basic interest or dividend income (1099-INT / 1099-DIV), simple credits such as the Child Tax Credit. From $350 Federal + one state Federal Form 1040, one state return, secure e-filing, document portal.
Expanded Filing Homeowners, clients with moderate investment activity, or anyone with more complex situations requiring itemized deductions (Sch. A). $400 – $650 Based on complexity Everything in Basic + Itemized Deductions (Sch. A), Capital Gains / Losses (Sch. D), Net Investment Income Tax (Form 8960).
Advanced Filing Self-employed individuals, small business owners, or landlords. This tier is for clients with business operations. $650+ Varies by complexity Everything in Expanded + Self-Employment Income (Sch. C), Rental Income (Sch. E), Multi-State Returns, K-1 reporting
Additional Services & Complexity Fees
Service / Situation Avg Fee Range
Self-Employment Income (Schedule C) $300 – $600+
Rental Property Income (Schedule E) $150 – $300 per property
Additional State Return $75 – $150 per state
Partnership / Trust K-1 Reporting $75 – $150 per K-1
Amended Tax Return (Form 1040-X) $350 minimum
IRS or State Notice Response $200 minimum
Year-Round Tax Support (Email access for tax-related questions throughout the year) Quoted individually
Tax Planning Session Quoted individually
ℹ️ Final pricing is confirmed after your intro call and document review. You'll receive a written proposal with the exact cost before any work begins. No surprises. If your documents require significant organization or reconciliation before we can begin, a records preparation fee may apply — this will always be disclosed upfront.
Eli Jump, CPA

A CPA you can actually reach.

Former PwC · Fortune 200 · Missouri CPA #2014042035

Eli is a St. Louis–based CPA who helps individuals and families navigate taxes with clarity and confidence. He lives in the area with his wife and two kids and understands that tax decisions are often tied to real life, not just numbers.

With more than 12 years of experience, including PwC and a Fortune 200 company, he brings big-firm expertise with a personal approach.

When you work with Strategy & Tax, you work directly with Eli — every time. His goal is simple: make taxes easier to understand and far less stressful.

Book a Free Intro Call

Let's make this tax season easy.

Start with a free 15-minute intro call — no pressure, no commitment. Just a quick conversation about your situation and how I can help.

Work directly with a CPA — not a franchise or software tool
Fixed-fee pricing confirmed before any work begins
Secure document portal for easy, private file sharing
Serving St. Louis and clients nationwide
Responds within 1–2 business days

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Eli typically responds within 1–2 business days.