Legal & Financial

Accounting, CPA & Tax Firms Marketing

Grow beyond tax season.

Accounting firms face extreme tax season concentration with 60-80% of revenue occurring January-April. Sapt helps CPA and tax firms market year-round services, transition clients from compliance to advisory, and build industry specializations that command premium pricing.

73%
of small business owners search online when looking for accountants
Source: Accounting Today
$142B
U.S. accounting services industry market size
Source: IBISWorld
67%
of CPA firms report difficulty finding qualified staff
Source: AICPA
45%
of small businesses switched accountants in the past 3 years
Source: Intuit QuickBooks

Challenges CPA & Tax businesses face

We understand the unique marketing challenges in your industry.

Extreme Tax Season Concentration

60-80% of annual revenue occurs January-April, creating severe capacity constraints and staff burnout.

Commoditization of Basic Services

DIY tax software and online services commoditize simple returns, forcing firms toward more complex work.

Technology Disruption

AI-powered bookkeeping and automated tax preparation threaten traditional service models.

Client Retention During Transitions

Partner retirements and staff departures risk client relationships built on personal connections.

Scope Creep and Unbilled Work

Clients frequently ask "quick questions" that consume significant time, and value pricing can lead to scope creep.

Advisory Services Transition

Moving from compliance work to higher-value advisory services requires different skills and client expectations.

How Sapt helps CPA & Tax businesses grow

Our integrated platform combines SEO, ads, and email tailored for your industry.

SEO

Year-Round Visibility for Accounting Searches

SEO captures searches throughout the year—tax prep seasonally and business accounting ongoing.

  • Service pages for tax prep, bookkeeping, business accounting, etc.
  • Industry-specific pages targeting niches (restaurants, contractors, etc.)
  • Google Business Profile optimization with services and credentials
  • Content addressing tax questions and business financial topics
Ads

Tax Season and Business Service Acquisition

Paid advertising captures businesses and individuals actively searching for accounting services with seasonal timing.

  • Google Ads targeting "CPA near me" and "business accountant [city]"
  • Tax season campaigns ramping up January-April
  • LinkedIn advertising for B2B bookkeeping and CFO services
  • Facebook campaigns targeting small business owners
Email

Year-Round Engagement & Tax Deadline Campaigns

Email marketing maintains client relationships beyond tax season, promotes advisory services, and ensures deadline compliance.

  • Tax deadline reminders ensuring compliance and driving appointments
  • Year-round newsletters with tax planning and business tips
  • Advisory service promotion to existing compliance clients
  • Referral program communications leveraging client relationships

Real-world success scenarios

See how CPA & Tax businesses use Sapt to grow.

Advisory Services Growth

Firm wants to move beyond compliance work into higher-value CFO advisory services.

Result

Content marketing positioning expertise plus targeted outreach to growing businesses needing financial guidance.

Advisory services grew from 15% to 40% of revenue within 24 monthsAverage client value increased 180%

Industry Niche Development

Firm wants to become known as specialists for restaurant accounting.

Result

Industry-specific content, association partnerships, and targeted advertising to restaurant owners.

Restaurant clients grew from 8 to 65 within 18 monthsRecognized as industry specialist with premium pricing

Reducing Tax Season Concentration

Firm wants to smooth revenue throughout the year rather than extreme tax season spikes.

Result

Marketing promoting bookkeeping, payroll, and quarterly services plus existing client expansion.

Non-tax-season revenue grew 85%Revenue distribution shifted from 70/30 to 50/50 peak/off-peak

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about marketing for cpa & tax businesses

Frequently asked questions

Do not compete for simple returns—focus on complex situations (self-employed, investments, business owners) where DIY software fails. Emphasize audit support, planning opportunities, and long-term relationships.

Industry specialization increasingly differentiates and commands premium pricing. Specialists understand industry-specific deductions, compliance issues, and business challenges better than generalists.

Start by offering planning conversations during tax prep. Demonstrate value by identifying opportunities they are missing. Package advisory services with compliance work for easier adoption.

Accounting firms typically invest 2-5% of revenue in marketing. For a firm generating $2M annually, expect $40K-100K. Firms pursuing growth may need to invest more heavily.

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