The CPAs have done such a good job of marketing their state-level credential that it seems they are almost considered synonmous with "tax professional". In fact, there are many other categories of tax professionals, such as Enrolled Agents, attorneys, and some states such as California have minimum education, bond, and registration requirements for anyone paid to prepare taxes.
CPAs as a result of that marketing may tend to charge higher for their service. It doesn't mean that they do a better job.
Given the degree of complexity stated by the OP (not very high, since there are no employees or business assets to speak of)[0] it should be easy to find someone with five or more years experience at a local H&R Block office who can do just as good a job for half the price, along with various guarantees on the work.
[0] of course we don't know what else was involved - is it a MFJ return, are there dependents with various credits, fancy investment income, itemized deductions, etc? Those items also add to complexity beyond just the consulting business.
CPAs as a result of that marketing may tend to charge higher for their service. It doesn't mean that they do a better job.
Given the degree of complexity stated by the OP (not very high, since there are no employees or business assets to speak of)[0] it should be easy to find someone with five or more years experience at a local H&R Block office who can do just as good a job for half the price, along with various guarantees on the work.
[0] of course we don't know what else was involved - is it a MFJ return, are there dependents with various credits, fancy investment income, itemized deductions, etc? Those items also add to complexity beyond just the consulting business.