Legal & Financial, Virginia

Tax Preparer cost in Richmond, VA

A typical Tax Preparer figure in Richmond is about $323 per return, about 7% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Richmond

$323

per return

On the low end
$215
On the high end
$645

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Richmond. 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
Richmond, VA$323
$215 to $645
National typical$300
$200 to $600
Virginia Beach, VA$272
$181 to $543
Chesapeake, VA$269
$179 to $537
Norfolk, VA$264
$176 to $528
Asheville, NC$284
$189 to $567
Aurora, IL$287
$191 to $573

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in Richmond: what does it cost?

In Richmond, VA, Tax Preparer typically costs about $323 per return, with most prices between $215 and $645.

Why is Richmond higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tax Preparer earn in Richmond, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Richmond about 7% 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.