Legal & Financial, California

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

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.

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.