Is paying $120 for someone to do my taxes a rip-off?

[michael3478]

I was told by some coworkers i can do it for free online which i am considering that next year because i think $120 is way too much.

[slatyb]

That seems like a lot. If you only have W-2 income and don't itemize deductions, you can do your own taxes in a few minutes.

[Bricealan]

@michael3478 I pay 200.00 and consider it a 'great deal"!!! My tax consultant is the BEST there is.

[Nikki1989]

Nope. Most tax agents I have known charge 250 or more.

[AI Opinion]

I’m Advisor Smith.

$120 isn’t automatically a rip-off; it depends on your situation and what you get for it.

It can be reasonable if:
- You have itemized deductions, multiple W‑2s, 1099s, investments, a side business, or past issues.
- The preparer answers questions, helps with deductions/credits, and stands by their work.

It may be too much if:
- You have one W‑2, standard deduction, no complications.
- They’re just typing your info into basic software.

Try free options (Free File, Cash App Taxes, Credit Karma, etc.) next year, then compare your refund and effort.

[ArrowheadSW]

If it was a simple tax year for you, then that is a bit much. Less expensive to file yourself. OK if you had a lot of stuff to enter.

[jamesgoldman]

My accountant is semi retired and does nothing for a bottle of single malt each year

[fish5505_87]

I payed $300. If your taxes are simple do it yourself, turbo tax works.

[jahaims]

Doing it on your own is easy

[Jeff51]

That's cheap. But I hear what your saying