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CPA cost in Tacoma, WA

A typical CPA figure in Tacoma is about $284 per hour, about 14% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Tacoma

$284

per hour

Fair price range: $170 to $511

On the low end
$170
On the high end
$511

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Tacoma. 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
Tacoma, WA$284
$170 to $511
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Everett, WA$284
$170 to $511
Kent, WA$286
$172 to $515
Vancouver, WA$270
$162 to $486
Ann Arbor, MI$255
$153 to $459
Frisco, TX$259
$155 to $466

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Questions people ask

CPA in Tacoma: what does it cost?

In Tacoma, WA, CPA typically costs about $284 per hour, with most prices between $170 and $511.

Why is Tacoma higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Tacoma, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Tacoma about 14% above 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.