Taxes for couples
File your taxes with a professional in your corner
Neptune helps married couples file their annual income tax return. Talk through filing jointly versus separately and how your equity compensation is taxed, then work with a tax professional who prepares or reviews your return. You pick your tier, see the flat fee before you start, and file inside Neptune.
How it works
Four steps, from your first question to a filed return
The tax return is the lightest part of working with Neptune, so the path is short. You decide what you want, choose your tier, and file.
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Talk through your filing decision
Neptune walks you through the questions a newly married couple faces, from married filing jointly versus separately to how state income and equity compensation change the picture. You show up to a tax professional already knowing what you want to ask.
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Choose how much support you want
Pick the level of help that fits your return. One tier is a self-prepared return with a tax professional reviewing it before you submit. The other has a tax professional prepare the whole return for you.
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Pay one flat fee for your tier
You see the price for your chosen tier before you start. One payment covers the work in that tier. No hourly billing, no surprise line items after the return is done.
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File through your secure workspace
After payment, your return happens inside Neptune. You upload your documents, answer questions, and track status as the return moves from preparation to review to filed.
Pricing
One flat fee for your tier, known before you begin
Two flat-fee tiers, priced up front. Choose how much help you want with your return, and if you file jointly, one payment covers both you and your spouse. No hourly billing and no surprise invoice after the work is done.
Pro Review
$150You file yourself with guidance, and a tax professional reviews your return before you submit it.
- You complete the filing interview
- A tax professional reviews your return before submission
- Federal and state filing, with unlimited live support
Pro
$400A tax professional prepares your whole return, start to finish.
- A dedicated tax professional handles your return end to end
- Federal and state filing, with real-time status updates
- Typical turnaround of five business days
Neptune does not provide tax advice or guarantee any tax outcome. A tax professional handles the preparation or review of your return.
Why file with Neptune
Built for the decisions couples face
Filing status, thought through
Married filing jointly versus separately is rarely obvious. Neptune helps you weigh it with your own numbers before you commit.
Equity that gets complicated
RSUs, options, and multi-state income can turn a simple return into a puzzle. A tax professional can prepare or review a return that accounts for them.
One place, one price
You choose your tier, pay one flat fee, and file inside Neptune. No hourly meters and no chasing paperwork across services.
Questions couples ask
Do we have to file jointly now that we are married?
No. Married couples can file jointly or separately, and the right choice depends on your incomes, deductions, and state. Neptune helps you talk through the trade-offs so you can decide with a tax professional, rather than guessing.
We have equity compensation. Can Neptune help with that?
Yes. RSUs, options, and other equity can complicate a couple’s return, especially in the year you get married or change states. A tax professional through Neptune can prepare or review a return that accounts for your equity.
Is this the same as estate or gift tax planning?
No. This service is for your annual income tax return. Estate and gift planning is a separate topic, and Neptune covers that through its estate planning service.
How much does it cost?
Two flat-fee tiers: Pro Review is $150, and Pro is $400. You choose the tier that fits how much help you want, and you see the price before you start. If you file jointly, one payment covers both you and your spouse.
What happens after we pay?
Your return happens inside your Neptune workspace. You upload documents and answer questions, and you can track status as the return moves from preparation to review to filed.
Ready to sort out your taxes together?
Start a conversation with Neptune. Talk through your filing decision, choose your tier, and file with a tax professional in your corner.