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Tax Preparer cost in Philadelphia, PA

A typical Tax Preparer figure in Philadelphia is about $332 per return, about 10% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Philadelphia

$332

per return

Fair price range: $221 to $663

On the low end
$221
On the high end
$663

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. 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
Philadelphia, PA$332
$221 to $663
National typical$300
$200 to $600
Pittsburgh, PA$309
$206 to $618
Allentown, PA$282
$188 to $564
Erie, PA$288
$192 to $576
Ann Arbor, MI$324
$216 to $648
Everett, WA$293
$195 to $585

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in Philadelphia: what does it cost?

In Philadelphia, PA, Tax Preparer typically costs about $332 per return, with most prices between $221 and $663.

Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tax Preparer earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 10% 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.