Tariffi vs. Big 4 Advisory
Big 4 firms offer trade advisory but bill hourly and typically provide analysis only — you still need a broker to file.
Key differences at a glance
| Factor | Tariffi | Big 4 Firms (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG) |
|---|---|---|
| Contingency-only | Contingency-only | hourly billing ($300-600/hr) |
| Full-service from data | Full-service from data to filing | advisory-only |
| Tech-first platform | Tech-first platform | consultant-first approach |
| Weeks | Weeks | months for engagement delivery |
Tariffi advantages
- Zero advance fees — contingency only, not hourly billing
- End-to-end: data parsing, analysis, broker filing, and tracking
- Automated platform scales without adding headcount
- Weeks to file vs months for Big 4 engagement delivery
Big 4 Firms (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG) advantages
- Broader trade advisory scope (transfer pricing, FTZ, etc.)
- Can integrate with existing audit/tax relationship
- Brand credibility with enterprise boards
- May bundle IEEPA recovery into existing engagement
The bottom line
For pure IEEPA/301 CAPE recovery, Tariffi is faster and cheaper (contingency vs hourly). If you need broader trade advisory, Big 4 firms offer a wider scope — but you'll pay hourly rates and likely wait months. Some enterprises use Tariffi for the CAPE filing and Big 4 for strategic trade advisory.
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