Legal & Financial, Maine

Tax Preparer cost in Portland, ME

A typical Tax Preparer figure in Portland is about $336 per return, about 12% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Portland

$336

per return

On the low end
$224
On the high end
$672

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Portland. 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
Portland, ME$336
$224 to $672
National typical$300
$200 to $600
Bridgeport, CT$327
$218 to $654
Corona, CA$336
$224 to $672
Denver, CO$347
$231 to $693
Fort Lauderdale, FL$336
$224 to $672
Sacramento, CA$333
$222 to $666

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in Portland: what does it cost?

In Portland, ME, Tax Preparer typically costs about $336 per return, with most prices between $224 and $672.

Why is Portland higher than the national price?

Prices in Portland run about 12% 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.