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Tax Preparer cost in Berkeley, CA

A typical Tax Preparer figure in Berkeley is about $396 per return, about 32% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Berkeley

$396

per return

Fair price range: $264 to $792

On the low end
$264
On the high end
$792

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Berkeley. 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. Form complexity
  2. Schedules
  3. State returns
  4. Audit defense
  5. Drop-off vs meeting

Ways to pay less

  1. Use software for simple returns
  2. Ask a fixed price
  3. Bring last year's return
  4. E-file
  5. Skip extra audit insurance if covered

Tax Preparer in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Berkeley, CA$396
$264 to $792
National typical$300
$200 to $600
Fremont, CA$396
$264 to $792
Irvine, CA$374
$249 to $747
Santa Barbara, CA$402
$268 to $804
Bellevue, WA$329
$219 to $657
Boston, MA$362
$241 to $723

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in Berkeley: what does it cost?

In Berkeley, CA, Tax Preparer typically costs about $396 per return, with most prices between $264 and $792.

Why is Berkeley higher than the national price?

Prices in Berkeley run about 32% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

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.