Legal & Financial, Wisconsin

Tax Preparer cost in Madison, WI

A typical Tax Preparer figure in Madison is about $278 per return, about 7% below the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Madison

$278

per return

On the low end
$185
On the high end
$555

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

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
Madison, WI$278
$185 to $555
National typical$300
$200 to $600
Milwaukee, WI$279
$186 to $558
Green Bay, WI$252
$168 to $504
Asheville, NC$284
$189 to $567
Aurora, IL$287
$191 to $573
Orlando, FL$290
$193 to $579

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in Madison: what does it cost?

In Madison, WI, Tax Preparer typically costs about $278 per return, with most prices between $185 and $555.

Why is Madison lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tax Preparer earn in Madison, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Madison about 7% 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.