Tax Preparation in Boston, MA
Get your federal and state returns prepared and filed correctly.
Who needs this
Anyone filing a 1040 — W-2 employees, families, retirees.
What it costs
National chains run $250-500 for a typical return; independent CPAs/EAs $300-800+ depending on complexity.
The Boston picture
Boston taxpayers filed 113,910 returns at an average AGI of $232,695. Self-employment runs high here — 14.6% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in Boston?
National chains run $250-500 for a typical return; independent CPAs/EAs $300-800+ depending on complexity.
Who needs tax preparation?
Anyone filing a 1040 — W-2 employees, families, retirees.
How many providers serve Boston?
The IRS lists 3,910 credentialed preparers in Boston, MA — 1,172 CPAs, 310 enrolled agents, and 552 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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Goodwin Procter LLP
ATTY
617 570 1787
Hrblock
EA
KPMG LLP
Vialto Partners
EA
(980) 401-2221
PwC US Tax LLP
CPA
6175305000
BDO USA
EA
9782399654
PwC US Tax LLP
EA
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
ATTY
617 239 0387
CBIZ
EA
(617) 761-0600