Albany, NY
This is a 22 year old franchise that does more tax returns(1,000+)than any other Liberty Tax Franchise in the area. Located on high traffic Central Avenue, unlimited parking and on the bus route....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Albany, NY
This is a 22 year old franchise that does more tax returns(1,000+)than any other Liberty Tax Franchise in the area. Located on high traffic Central Avenue, unlimited parking and on the bus route....
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Ottawa County, MI
The 15+ year owner of this West Michigan-based tax practice would like to retire following the 2025 tax season, and will transition the company's 500+ clients to a new buyer. The majority of the...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $73,421
Broward County, FL
This very Established Bookkeeping and Accounting Practice; with approximately (525) 1040 clients and (385) corporate return clients, is for sale. This practice generates income from monthly...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $460,000
Lakeland, FL
20 straight years of rising income. Recurring revenue. Loyal clients. This tax & accounting firm is a rare find — high profit margins, streamlined systems, and a stellar reputation built over two...
$775,000
Cash Flow: $670,000
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Established CPA Tax and Accounting Practice with 40 years of proven success in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. This well-positioned firm generates $225,000 in annual revenue with $90,000 in seller's discretionary...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Montgomery County, MD
Established tax practice in lower Montgomery County, MD with 10+ years of consistent, client-focused service. The firm serves individuals, estate fiduciaries, trustees, and small business owners and...
$1,450,000
Middlesex County, MA
This well-established CPA firm is located in the Metrowest area and generated over $680,000 in billings in 2024. The team includes the owner(CPA), an enrolled agent, and administrative staff. Because...
$780,000
Cash Flow: $412,000
Overland Park, KS
Our firm generates consistent, recurring revenue through virtual bookkeeping and accounting services. Clients are primarily small to mid-sized businesses who value accurate, timely financial reporting...
$720,000
Cash Flow: $360,000
Minnesota
Established in 1997, this well-regarded tax and accounting firm serves a loyal client base in the Northwest Metro. Services include individual and business tax preparation, tax planning, and general...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $207,232
Washoe County, NV
• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2019 • Software in use includes Intuit Pro series, QuickBooks Desktop and online 2024 Revenue includes: • Approximately $51,000 in annual...
$910,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Available in Multiple Locations
For more than 20 years, Cruise Planners has been a low-cost franchise opportunity that can yield high returns!
$9,995
See More FranchisesFort Collins, CO
Liberty Tax of Fort Collins, CO, is a well-loved, recession-resistant business that's been serving the community for 20 years. With low overhead, steady revenue growth, and flexible ownership options,...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $88,131
Gorham, ME
For Sale is a Boutique CPA Firm in Gorham, Maine Maine CPA is selling a practice comprised of tax preparation for individuals (64%), tax preparation for business entities (28%) and accounting and tax...
$90,000
Travis County, TX
With over 50 years in the market, this Texas-based S Corporation has grown from a one-person bookkeeping firm into a trusted concierge-style business consulting company. Today, its five-member team...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $234,944
North Carolina
Profitable, Established Tax Preparation Franchise in Growing NC Market This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-volume, turnkey tax preparation franchise with 20 years of strong brand presence in...
$539,000
Cash Flow: $175,566
Utah County, UT
This confidential listing presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a financial services firm with 2 locations and proven profitability. After decades of building a sterling reputation, the...
$1,475,000
Cash Flow: $357,038
Steve Lyle
Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates
Serving Riverside County, CA
History of Lyle Commercial Lyle Commercial has gained a reputation for providing the best brokerage and real estate investment services to clients active in the Coachella Valley region. Very simply, Lyle Commercial knows its marketplace! Our agents are experienced in the sale and leasing of commercial, retail and office space, as well as the sale of income and investment properties and land. Lyle’s Affiliation with Coldwell Banker Commercial Coldwell Banker Commercial is one of the most respected and recognized names in commercial real estate, both nationally and internationally. Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates gives you, our client, greater access to a wide range of resources–both locally in the Coachella Valley as well as nationally and internationally.
Santa Rosa County, FL
Have you dreamed of living on the beautiful Emerald Coast? This great main street CPA business does mostly tax work for businesses and individuals. A qualified buyer can get an SBA loan with as little...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $228,985
Union County, NJ
LISTING ID # 37182 Attention all Accountants!! Do you have any idea how hard it is to get 250 new solid profitable clients? Here is a unique opportunity to buy a book of 250 potential new clients from...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $78,000
Stuart, FL
This long established CPA practice located in Martin County Florida is making available a book of business due to his semi-retirement and his objective to fully retire within the near future. The CPA...
$70,000
Cash Flow: $60,340
Wisconsin
Established CPA Firm presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable accounting practice with nearly three decades of operational success. Due to confidentiality, please reach out with...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
Aspen, CO
Well-curated tax practice presents a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking to acquire a book of business with a balanced workload with limited in-person interaction. The high-quality client base is...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Available in Multiple Locations
You Could Possibly “Make Millions” by Becoming a Managing Partner. Receive royalties, franchise fees and equity in National Franchises.
$150,000
See More FranchisesJames City County, VA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire the tax client portfolio of a well-established and reputable accounting firm with over 25 years of service. The practice has built strong, long-standing...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $119,545
Flagstaff, AZ
A perfect CPA/EA opportunity. This is a lucrative opportunity to take over a respected and trusted firm within the Flagstaff business community. This firm is primarily tax with about $50,000 of...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $165,000
Van Wert County, OH
Transworld Business Advisors of Northwest Ohio represents a 40+year old tax service and bookkeeping business. After years of providing this service to the community, the owner desires to retire. This...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $44,480
Lycoming County, PA
Owner Retiring from this well-established tax preparation business in Central Pennsylvania offers a rare opportunity for a motivated buyer seeking steady income and a loyal client base. With decades...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $82,900
Colorado
This accounting and tax perparation business serves over 400 clients across the United States and enjoys excellent return business. The ideal buyer would be an enrolled agent with the IRS (an EA) with...
$465,000
Cash Flow: $156,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake County, MT
Step into a flourishing and growing accounting practice located 25 miles from Flathead Lake. This firm has been in business for 24 years and is in high-demand with growth in the area and need for...
$480,000
Vermont
Semi-Virtual Tax Firm A long-standing CPA practice in Southern Vermont with nearly 40 years of experience and strong client relationships. This turnkey opportunity features consistent recurring...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $335,000
Dolton, IL
ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING & TAX FRANCHISE FOR SALE South Suburbs of Cook County | Turnkey Operation | High Growth Potential Take Over a Proven Franchise with Built-In Brand Power! Step into a nationally...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $39,000
Taylor, MI
This Liberty Tax franchise offers a rare blend of stable income, low overhead, and lifestyle flexibility. The business has averaged 10% annual revenue growth over the past three years, with 80%+...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $45,922
Queens, NY
ATAX Franchise operates on a proven business model that has led to its success as one of the largest independent tax preparation businesses in the country. The model is based on a successful business...
$288,000
Cash Flow: $174,081
Available Nationwide
Finding solutions that save businesses time and money. Promote a risk-free cost saving and expense reduction analysis.
$100,000
See More FranchisesSan Joaquin County, CA
Motivated Seller - Terms and Guarantees Available • The partners are CPAs - one partner willing to stay on with new buyer • The sellers prefer a buyer located in San Joaquin County or neighboring...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $332,000
New York
Unique acquisition opportunity in the fast-growing tax settlement and resolution services sector. The Company provides specialized solutions to individuals and businesses facing significant tax...
$9,500,000
Cash Flow: $2,813,000
Jackson County, MO
The seller of this long-standing Kansas City. Missouri Accounting firm is approaching retirement and seeking a qualified buyer to take over the practice. For over 30 years, this Accountant has...
$228,000
Washington County, MD
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a respected, well-established CPA firm with over 40 years in business serving Frederick, Hagerstown, and South-Central Pennsylvania companies and clients. Don't...
$520,000
Cash Flow: $512,000
Chester County, PA
Money Coach Group Inc. Are you passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their finances and secure their financial future? This is your opportunity to acquire a thriving financial...
$139,000
Cash Flow: $145,823
Available in Multiple Locations
$439,983* Gross Profit. Low Investment. We’ll help you build a profitable, rewarding business and still have time for what matters most.
$50,000
See More FranchisesLarimer County, CO
Established Tax and Bookkeeping Practice - Fully Remote Operation This well-established accounting practice offers an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking a profitable, location-independent...
$75,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
California
* Both young owners are willing to stay on for the right situation. One wants to continue working in the business. * Premium Fees $2,343 for business return and $1,200+ for individual returns (half...
$3,750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Josephine County, OR
The business is a full-service accounting firm licensed in rural Oregon. The Company offers a broad range of services for business owners, executives, independent professionals, individuals and...
$614,000
Cash Flow: $187,498
Colorado Springs, CO
This firm offers both individual and business tax planning, preparation, and consulting. Additional services include payroll, bookkeeping, Quickbooks setup/management, etc. With nearly $400K gross...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Zephyrhills, FL
The JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICES Zephyrhills, FL Franchise, a steadfast local franchise providing Tax Preparation and Tax Return services for approximately Twenty years, has earned a reputation for...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $127,595
Edward Park
Citi Commercial Investments
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Edward Park is a Business Opportunity & Commercial Property Broker for 25yrs. He is an experienced broker in small to medium size businesses and properties Jan/1990 Mr. Park was on the Board member of OCKCA & OCKFA for years to Serve Korean American Communities for many years. Mr. Park has graduated from Chung -Ang University, Seoul, Korea with a major in Business Administration in 1977. In addition; Mr. Park has successfully completed the LA- MBA Course from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in 2011. He completed the course of Recognition of Entrepreneurial Accomplishment from USC (WLA Minority Business Development Center) in 2013. Mr. Park was Owner / Manager VR Business Brokers (LA Branch) for 8- years. In his spare time, Mr. Park is active in Mountains Climbing as well as reading books.
Chandler, AZ
This CPA firm presents an exceptional opportunity for acquisition, featuring virtual operations, full staff, and real estate. The practice forecasts $1.5 million in gross revenue for 2025 and is...
$1,950,000
Cash Flow: $603,000
Washington
Established in 2017, this fully virtual accounting firm focuses on tax planning services tailored for real estate professionals. We have a loyal client base of approximately 150 clients, mostly...
$750,000
Scottsdale, AZ
This tax and accounting firm delivers strong profit margins, consistent revenue, and a loyal client base built entirely through referrals. With no current marketing, demand remains high — a clear...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $379,068
Mercer County, PA
Established tax and accounting practice offering comprehensive tax and accounting services. This established business has built a trusted reputation for delivering accurate, timely, and personalized...
$335,000
Cash Flow: $159,464
Greensboro, NC
This thriving tax prep business combines serious cash flow with a laid-back, high-energy vibe. Known locally for its friendly service and strong results, the business is built on repeat clients, a...
$540,000
Cash Flow: $203,805
Available in Multiple Locations
We are a nationally recognized Bookkeeping firm with a single focus. We provide affordable outsourced bookkeeping services to small and medium-sized businesses.
$50,000
See More FranchisesWestminster, CO
Established Home-Based Accounting Practice - Westminster, CO This well-established accounting practice, operating continuously since 1996, presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Austin, TX
Are you tired of working for someone else? Or ready to start your own firm? This CPA firm was established in Austin, TX in 2010, is a well-regarded accounting practice specializing in tax preparation...
$1,199,000
Cash Flow: $406,572
Fort Myers, FL
ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING & TAX PRACTICE - FORT MYERS, FL This profitable accounting and tax practice presents an excellent acquisition opportunity for practitioners looking to expand their client base...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Orange County, FL
Profitable CPA Firm – 37 Years – Must Speak Vietnamese Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable CPA and tax firm with deep roots in the local Vietnamese-speaking community....
$189,875
Cash Flow: $115,275
Flagstaff, AZ
This well-established CPA firm in Flagstaff offers a balanced mix of tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and fiduciary services. The firm serves a wide range of clients,...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Available Nationwide
White-collar franchise. No holidays or weekends! Twenty-eight years of experience. Commission Express has a working relationship with most Real Estate companies. No license required.
$150,000
See More FranchisesAccounting and tax businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell encompass a range of services aimed at managing financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and providing strategic financial advice to optimize financial performance. These firms primarily engage in accounting services such as payroll, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation, tax preparation and planning, and advisory services such as business consulting, financial analysis, and forecasting.
If you are in the market to buy or sell an accounting and tax firm, it’s important to understand how these businesses perform financially, and how they are valued in the business for sale market. To help you get started, we have aggregated data from accounting and tax business for sale listings to surface typical financials as well as revenue and earnings multiples based on asking prices. These values can provide relevant context when evaluating individual businesses.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
567 |
Median Asking Price |
$434,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$406,946 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$197,650 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Accounting & Tax Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
1.00 |
1.75 |
Median |
1.11 |
2.22 |
Upper Quartile |
1.21 |
2.81 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Accounting & Tax Practice Business Valuation Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy an accounting and tax business?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for an accounting and tax practice is $434,500.
How much do accounting and tax business owners earn?
Accounting and tax practice owners report median annual sales of $406,946 and annual owner earnings of $197,650. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value an accounting practice?
Valuing an accounting and tax business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and demographic trends of the local market. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among accounting and tax practices listed for sale range from 1.00 to 1.21, with the median at 1.11. Earnings multiples range from 1.75 to 2.81, with the median at 2.22. These values suggest the average accounting and tax practice business in the U.S. may sell for around 1.11 times its annual revenue, and 2.22 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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