Legal & Financial, Connecticut

Tax Preparer cost in New Haven, CT

A typical Tax Preparer figure in New Haven is about $330 per return, about 10% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in New Haven

$330

per return

Fair price range: $220 to $660

On the low end
$220
On the high end
$660

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New Haven. 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
New Haven, CT$330
$220 to $660
National typical$300
$200 to $600
Bridgeport, CT$327
$218 to $654
Hartford, CT$318
$212 to $636
Stamford, CT$351
$234 to $702
Bend, OR$338
$225 to $675
Burlington, VT$330
$220 to $660

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in New Haven: what does it cost?

In New Haven, CT, Tax Preparer typically costs about $330 per return, with most prices between $220 and $660.

Why is New Haven higher than the national price?

Prices in New Haven run about 10% 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.