Clear pricing, before you sign
How fees work
Asking a tax pro a question costs nothing. If you'd like your return prepared and e-filed, that's a paid service, priced by the forms your return needs. You'll see the full price before anything is filed.
Prices vary by tax office and by the forms on your return. Fees are discussed on the phone.What changes the price
- The forms your return needs, starting with Form 1040 and each W-2
- Schedule C, if you have self-employment or 1099 income
- Dependents, and the extra checks some credits require, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit
- Past-year returns, if you're catching up
A preparer can't give an exact price until they see which forms your return needs. Fees are discussed on the phone, and you'll see the full price before you sign.
Before you sign
- Ask your preparer for an itemized fee breakdown once your return is prepared
- Your fee disclosure is in your signing package, for you and your spouse if you file jointly
- Nothing is filed until you review it, sign and authorize it
Prefer to file on your own? If your income qualifies, there are no-cost ways to file, including volunteer tax help, listed at IRS.gov.
Have a different question?
Call and ask a tax pro. Open 8 AM to 10 PM Eastern, January through April.
Call (888) 885-3197
No appointment needed.