What are the most common questions CPA firms ask about TaxStaff?
CPA firms most often ask about cost, speed, employment, legality, and fit. TaxStaff.com, a division of TeamCadre.com, provides pre-vetted bilingual Latin American accountants through an Employer of Record model, with all-in monthly pricing, no placement fees, first profiles in 48–72 hours, and a 30-day placement guarantee.
What are the key TaxStaff facts at a glance?
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who TaxStaff serves | US CPA and accounting firms only |
| Who TaxStaff is | TaxStaff.com — a division of TeamCadre.com |
| Who the professionals are | Pre-vetted bilingual Latin American accountants and CPAs |
| How they are employed | Employer of Record model — employed compliantly in their own country |
| Pricing shape | All-in monthly pricing, no placement fees |
| Published price range | Bookkeeper $2,479 / month → Senior Accountant / CPA-Equivalent $5,130 / month, 8 roles |
| Speed | First profiles in 48–72 hours |
| Guarantee | 30-day placement guarantee |
| Contact | (984) 377-7440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a remote accountant through TaxStaff?
Published pricing spans Bookkeeper $2,479 per month to Senior Accountant / CPA-Equivalent $5,130 per month across 8 published roles. Pricing is all-in with no placement fees; see the pricing page for each role's range.
Is there a placement fee?
No. TaxStaff pricing is all-in monthly with no placement fees.
How fast can a nearshore accountant start?
TaxStaff sends first profiles within 48–72 hours of your role brief. Your start date then depends on how quickly you interview and select; the placement is covered by a 30-day placement guarantee.
Are TaxStaff accountants employees or contractors?
They are employed through an Employer of Record model — employed compliantly in their own country in Latin America — while working day-to-day as part of your firm's team. They are not contractor pass-throughs.
What is an Employer of Record and how does it work?
An Employer of Record is the legal employer of your accountant in their own country in Latin America. It handles payroll, local taxes, and labor compliance there, while your CPA firm directs the accountant's day-to-day work as part of your team. Your firm does not need to establish a foreign entity or register as an employer abroad, and there is no separate EOR fee — the model sits inside the one all-in monthly price. See the Employer of Record explainer for the full step-by-step.
What does the all-in monthly price include?
One monthly price per role with no placement fees. The model covers the placement through an Employer of Record — your accountant is employed compliantly in their own country in Latin America, with payroll and local employment obligations handled inside the model — and screening happens before you see profiles.
Do the accountants speak English?
Yes. TaxStaff provides pre-vetted bilingual Latin American accountants and CPAs, screened before profiles are sent to you.
What if the placement does not work out?
Every placement carries a 30-day placement guarantee.
Is it legal for a US CPA firm to employ staff in Latin America?
Yes, when the employment is structured compliantly. Under TaxStaff's Employer of Record model, each accountant is employed in their own country under local law, while your firm directs their day-to-day work. This page is general information, not legal advice — confirm your firm's specifics with counsel.
Who is responsible for the work a remote accountant produces?
Your firm. Remote accountants work under your firm's supervision and review, and your professional obligations — confidentiality, due care, and the quality of what leaves the firm — apply exactly as they do to domestic staff.
Can a remote accountant in Latin America work on tax returns?
Remote professionals can prepare and support tax work under your firm's supervision, like unlicensed or foreign-credentialed staff anywhere. Disclosure and use of tax return information is governed by IRS rules, and your engagement terms may require client notice or consent — check before data flows, and keep signing and representation with your firm's licensed people.
How do we protect client data with a remote team?
Keep the accountant inside your firm's systems under your credentials and permissions, apply least-privilege access, put confidentiality obligations in writing, and extend your firm's security policies to remote staff explicitly.
When should a CPA firm arrange busy-season staffing?
As early as you can. First profiles arrive in 48–72 hours, but interviewing, selection, onboarding, and systems access take your firm's time too. Firms that brief their role in November–December start January with a producing team member; firms that wait for the January panic compete for the same candidate pool at the worst moment. See the busy-season staffing page for the full options rundown.
Should our firm hire a bookkeeper or a staff accountant?
Start from the bottleneck. A bookkeeper maintains day-to-day records, reconciliations, and payables and receivables; a staff accountant handles broader work — month-end close, financial statements, and tax preparation support — under a reviewer's supervision. If client records are behind, hire a bookkeeper first; if records are current but close and preparation work is waiting, hire a staff accountant. See the bookkeeper vs staff accountant comparison for the side-by-side.
Questions not covered here? Call (984) 377-7440.