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Tax Preparer cost in Wilmington, NC

A typical Tax Preparer figure in Wilmington is about $290 per return, about 4% below the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Wilmington

$290

per return

Fair price range: $193 to $579

On the low end
$193
On the high end
$579

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Wilmington. 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
Wilmington, NC$290
$193 to $579
National typical$300
$200 to $600
Durham, NC$306
$204 to $612
Asheville, NC$284
$189 to $567
Raleigh, NC$312
$208 to $624
Albany, NY$317
$211 to $633
Cape Coral, FL$306
$204 to $612

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Questions people ask

Tax Preparer in Wilmington: what does it cost?

In Wilmington, NC, Tax Preparer typically costs about $290 per return, with most prices between $193 and $579.

Why is Wilmington lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Tax Preparer earn in Wilmington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Wilmington about 4% below 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.