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Tax Preparer cost in Minneapolis, MN

A typical Tax Preparer figure in Minneapolis is about $327 per return, about 9% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Minneapolis

$327

per return

Fair price range: $218 to $654

On the low end
$218
On the high end
$654

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Minneapolis. 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
Minneapolis, MN$327
$218 to $654
National typical$300
$200 to $600
St. Paul, MN$318
$212 to $636
Rochester, MN$288
$192 to $576
Ann Arbor, MI$324
$216 to $648
Everett, WA$293
$195 to $585
Frisco, TX$324
$216 to $648

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in Minneapolis: what does it cost?

In Minneapolis, MN, Tax Preparer typically costs about $327 per return, with most prices between $218 and $654.

Why is Minneapolis higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tax Preparer earn in Minneapolis, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Minneapolis about 9% 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.