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CPA cost in Plano, TX

A typical CPA figure in Plano is about $256 per hour, close to the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Plano

$256

per hour

Fair price range: $154 to $461

On the low end
$154
On the high end
$461

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Plano. 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
Plano, TX$256
$154 to $461
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Austin, TX$255
$153 to $459
Frisco, TX$259
$155 to $466
McKinney, TX$254
$152 to $457
Arvada, CO$283
$169 to $508
Baltimore, MD$260
$156 to $468

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Questions people ask

CPA in Plano: what does it cost?

In Plano, TX, CPA typically costs about $256 per hour, with most prices between $154 and $461.

Why is Plano higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Plano, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Plano close to 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.