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CPA cost in Jackson, MS

A typical CPA figure in Jackson is about $206 per hour, about 18% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Jackson

$206

per hour

Fair price range: $124 to $371

On the low end
$124
On the high end
$371

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Jackson. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.9%past year

Up 39.0%over five years

How prices for tax return preparation and accounting fees have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Tax return preparation and other accounting fees, CUUR0000SS68023), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Firm size
  2. Specialty
  3. Business returns
  4. Advisory
  5. Location

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a local small firm
  2. Separate bookkeeping
  3. Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
  4. Prepare a P&L first
  5. Clarify what the rate includes

CPA in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Jackson, MS$206
$124 to $371
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Laredo, TX$195
$117 to $351
McAllen, TX$196
$118 to $353
Shreveport, LA$205
$123 to $369
Amarillo, TX$216
$130 to $389
El Paso, TX$201
$121 to $362

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Questions people ask

CPA in Jackson: what does it cost?

In Jackson, MS, CPA typically costs about $206 per hour, with most prices between $124 and $371.

Why is Jackson lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Jackson, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Jackson about 18% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.