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Tax Preparer cost in Raleigh, NC

A typical Tax Preparer figure in Raleigh is about $312 per return, about 4% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Raleigh

$312

per return

Fair price range: $208 to $624

On the low end
$208
On the high end
$624

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Raleigh. 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
Raleigh, NC$312
$208 to $624
National typical$300
$200 to $600
Charlotte, NC$296
$197 to $591
Asheville, NC$284
$189 to $567
Durham, NC$306
$204 to $612
Atlanta, GA$312
$208 to $624
Aurora, CO$335
$223 to $669

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in Raleigh: what does it cost?

In Raleigh, NC, Tax Preparer typically costs about $312 per return, with most prices between $208 and $624.

Why is Raleigh higher than the national price?

Prices in Raleigh run about 4% 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.