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Form 1040 + state, standard deduction
$199
Form 1040 + state, itemized
$289
Add Schedule C (self-employed)
+$187
Partnership return (Form 1065)
$840
S corporation return (Form 1120-S)
$945
C corporation return (Form 1120)
$924
Average fees reported by North Carolina practitioners in the National Society of Accountants 2020-2021 Income and Fees Survey, State Averages (published 2020). Survey averages, not adjusted for inflation. They are not the prices of any firm listed here. Source
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North Carolina practitioners reported average fees of $199–$289 for a 1040 with a state return (standard deduction vs. itemized) in the National Society of Accountants 2020-2021 Income and Fees survey, published 2020 and not adjusted for inflation. Self-employment and business returns cost more. These are state averages, not the prices of any firm listed in Charlotte.
A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Public Accountancy and can perform audits, prepare tax returns, and offer broader financial advisory work. An Enrolled Agent (EA) is licensed by the IRS and specializes in tax — both can represent you before the IRS, but only CPAs can issue audit opinions.
Most tax preparation can be done fully remotely with secure document upload — you don't need a local CPA. However, a Charlotte-based CPA may have stronger familiarity with North Carolina state-specific deductions, local business rules, and regional industry tax nuances.
Hire a CPA if you have self-employment income, rental properties, multi-state filings, equity compensation (RSUs/ISOs), inheritance, complex investments, or you're starting/selling a business. For a simple W-2 return with no dependents, software is usually enough.