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Tax Preparer cost in Columbus, OH

A typical Tax Preparer figure in Columbus is about $282 per return, about 6% below the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbus

$282

per return

Fair price range: $188 to $564

On the low end
$188
On the high end
$564

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbus. 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
Columbus, OH$282
$188 to $564
National typical$300
$200 to $600
Cincinnati, OH$276
$184 to $552
Cleveland, OH$264
$176 to $528
Akron, OH$252
$168 to $504
Allentown, PA$282
$188 to $564
Arlington, TX$282
$188 to $564

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in Columbus: what does it cost?

In Columbus, OH, Tax Preparer typically costs about $282 per return, with most prices between $188 and $564.

Why is Columbus lower than the national price?

Prices in Columbus run about 6% below 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.