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Tax Preparer cost in New Orleans, LA

A typical Tax Preparer figure in New Orleans is about $288 per return, about 4% below the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in New Orleans

$288

per return

Fair price range: $192 to $576

On the low end
$192
On the high end
$576

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New Orleans. 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 Orleans, LA$288
$192 to $576
National typical$300
$200 to $600
Baton Rouge, LA$264
$176 to $528
Shreveport, LA$255
$170 to $510
Fort Worth, TX$288
$192 to $576
Fresno, CA$304
$203 to $609
Glendale, AZ$267
$178 to $534

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in New Orleans: what does it cost?

In New Orleans, LA, Tax Preparer typically costs about $288 per return, with most prices between $192 and $576.

Why is New Orleans lower than the national price?

Prices in New Orleans run about 4% 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.