Fortunately, the National Society of Accountants (NSA) reports that hiring a tax return preparer is still an affordable option, costing an average of $246 to prepare an itemized Form 1040 with ...

The average cost to prepare a complex tax return including a Form 1040, a Schedule A for itemized deductions and a Schedule D for capital gains was $766 in 2023, 54% more compared with an average ...