In Texas, most tax preparation projects cost between $50.00 and $500 per return, with a typical price near $200. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical tax preparation cost
$50.00 – $500
per return · typical $200
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Tax preparation cost breakdown
- Simple 1040$50.00 – $150typical $100
- Itemized with investments$150 – $350typical $250
- Self-employed or business$300 – $600typical $450
At a glance
- Typical range$50.00 – $500
- Unitper return
- Cities covered91
What Tax Preparation costs
Covers preparation and e-filing of federal and state returns. Simple 1040 forms cost less; itemized returns with investments or business income cost more. Includes basic tax advice and audit support from the preparer.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
What affects tax prep pricing?
Complexity of your return, your location, and the preparer's credentials. Business income, rental properties, and itemized deductions increase the fee.
Can I get cheap tax prep?
Yes, use IRS Free File if income under $73k, or volunteer programs. Also compare local CPAs vs. national chains. Online DIY is cheapest but less guidance.
Are there extra fees?
Often yes for state returns ($30-$100), amendments, or if you need an audit response. Always ask for a written quote before starting.