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Tax Preparer cost in Oakland, CA

A typical Tax Preparer figure in Oakland is about $384 per return, about 28% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$384

per return

Fair price range: $256 to $768

On the low end
$256
On the high end
$768

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. 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
Oakland, CA$384
$256 to $768
National typical$300
$200 to $600
Irvine, CA$374
$249 to $747
Thousand Oaks, CA$359
$239 to $717
Los Angeles, CA$366
$244 to $732
Arlington, VA$350
$233 to $699
Stamford, CT$351
$234 to $702

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, Tax Preparer typically costs about $384 per return, with most prices between $256 and $768.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

Prices in Oakland run about 28% 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.