Tax advisor costs: Prices and fees 2026
How high your tax advisor costs depend on various details. The most important factors include the object value and the effort that your tax advisor has to deal with. Clients who take on preparatory work often pay less than companies that completely outsource their accounting.
In this article, you will learn how tax advisor costs in 2026 are made up and what you should pay attention to in order to avoid unnecessary spending.
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The key points at a glance
Tax advisor costs depend primarily on Item value and from individual effort —
It is calculated according to
The Tax Consultant Remuneration Ordinance (StBVV).
The tax advisor fee table defines fixed framework values for typical services such as accounting, tax returns or annual financial statements.
Self-employed people pay between 300 EUR and 800 EUR on average. A cost estimate helps you to realistically plan your financial framework.
Cost reduction is possible: Anyone who pre-sorts documents, takes over accounting parts themselves and uses digital tools reduces the workload for the tax advisor — and thus also the invoice.
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Why the costs of a tax advisor are important
If you carefully calculate the costs of a tax advisor, you can better manage your budget. The sums that you invest in your tax advice have a direct impact on your operating profit.
It is therefore important to deal with the costs of a tax advisor at an early stage. Self-employed people and smaller companies in particular should keep an eye on the cost structure in order to remain economically flexible. Excessive costs reduce your profit and ensure that you are unable to make important investments in the “worst case”.
Reputable providers work transparently. This means that you can see exactly how each offer is made up — even if you opt for a digital tax advisor, of course.
How are tax advisor fees calculated?
The legal basis for tax advisor fees is the Tax Consultant Remuneration Ordinance (StBVV). It determines how individual services may be billed — depending on the so-called object value and a variable fee rate.
Depending on the performance, the item value depends, for example, on annual turnover, business assets or the amount of income. For example, there is a different value for preparing an income tax return than for the annual financial statements of a GmbH.
A fee of between 1/10 and 10/10 is applied to this item value — depending on the scope, complexity, and level of difficulty of the task. The so-called average fee is 5/10 and is often used as a guide.
An example:
In addition to traditional services under StBVV, there are also activities that are billed at flat fees or hourly rates — such as business advice, funding applications or strategic tax planning. Individual agreements are common here.
If you are unsure about your tax advisor fees, you should ask in advance for a transparent cost estimate or list of services — especially for more complex or growth-oriented companies.
Cost overview: Prices for self-employed people and businesses + table
Tax advisor costs are calculated based on the so-called object value — such as your annual turnover, income or business assets. The basis is the Tax Consultant Remuneration Ordinance (StBVV), which defines a fee framework for each benefit.
In the Remuneration Ordinance for Tax Advisors, Tax Agents and Professional Practice Companies (Tax Consultant Remuneration Ordinance — StBVV), Appendix 1 Table A, view.
The following is an excerpt from the current tax advisor fee table.
Please note: The fee table shown is based on the Tax Consultant Remuneration Ordinance (StBVV) and relates exclusively to legally regulated tax consulting services. Costs for other services such as annual financial statements, accounting or other specialized offers, such as those from integral are provided, are not included and are calculated individually. For a tailor-made offer Please contact us directly.
Item value up to... €
Full fee (10/10) €
300
600
900
1200
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10,000
16,000
22,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
65,000
80,000
110,000
140,000
200,000
350,000
500,000
29
53
76
100
123
157
189
222
255
288
321
354
398
441
485
528
571
665
759
892
1,061
1,230
1,320
1.411
1.593
1.773
2,136
2,760
3,051
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Composition of tax consulting costs
The total costs of tax advice consist of various components. Their amount may vary — depending on the scope and type of benefit.
The following list shows which factors determine the final tax consulting costs:
- Item value: It forms the basis for calculation — e.g. annual turnover, income or business assets. The higher this value, the higher the fees. The tax advisor fee table (Appendix 1 StBVV) provides an overview.
- Fee rate: Based on the item value, the tax advisor applies a fee of between 1/10 and 10/10 — depending on effort, complexity and level of difficulty.
- Individual consulting services: Services outside the StBVV — such as business advice — are usually billed at an hourly rate or a flat rate.
- Expenses: Additional costs such as postage, copies or digital transfers appear as separate items on the invoice.
- Sales tax: As a rule, 19% sales tax is added to the net sum.
What influences the costs for a tax advisor?
The costs for your tax advisor increase especially when the effort is high, there are many inquiries or documents are incomplete. Special cases, such as restructuring or international issues, also have an impact on the fee.
You can actively take countermeasures with these measures:
- Pre-sort documents and submit them digitally — this saves time and reduces queries.
- Clearly communicate which services you need — and what you do yourself.
- Use digital toolsto efficiently manage receipts, bookkeeping or payslips.
- Get cost estimates — this allows you to maintain control over budget and scope.
A transparent tax advisor will clearly show you which services are billed at which conditions — and where you can save money through your own contributions or digital processes.
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Tax advisor fees for the annual financial statements
The costs for the annual financial statements are governed by the Tax Consultant Remuneration Ordinance (StBVV) and depend on Item value of your company (e.g. annual turnover or business assets) and from outlay off. For accounting companies — such as a UG or GmbH — the annual financial statements are usually closed Balance sheet, profit and loss statement (P&L) and possibly a attachment together. In the case of corporations, an additional Management report be necessary.
According to StBVV, the fee framework for theses (table B) is 10/10 to 40/10. For the appendix, there are more 2/10 to 12/10, for the development of the tax balance sheet 5/10 to 12/10 usual.
Exemplary price range:
- Minimum fee according to StBVV: approx. 396€
- Medium fee (usual with standard expenditure): approx. 990€
- In the case of additional advice or complex structures, it can also be done via 1.500€ go out.
The costs for the annual financial statements include deductible tax advisor fees and are considered business expenses — they therefore reduce your taxable profit.
Expenses for tax return
The cost of a tax return depend heavily on the value of the object — i.e. your income or turnover — as well as on expenditure. General information is therefore only possible to a limited extent. For self-employed people, freelancers or smaller companies, the better your documents are prepared, the cheaper the billing can be.
Exemplary cost areas:
- Self-employed people with an annual turnover of around 60,000€ usually pay between 155€ and 620€ for their income tax return, depending on complexity.
- If an additional income surplus statement (EUR) is created, around 100€ to 600€ will be added.
- Companies with accounting obligations (e.g. UG or GmbH) usually pay significantly more — especially for additional services such as financial accounting or annual financial statements.
Additional costs for tools
Digital tools can facilitate the exchange between clients and tax advisors. However, they also cost money.
Typical additional costs of this type may include:
- digital accounting software solutions
- Cloud solutions that you use to upload your receipts
- various interfaces or system connections, for example to online shops
- advanced data backup measures
arise.
Some law firms charge monthly software fees for this, others charge usage fees or individual licenses. It is crucial that you work with your tax advisor to clarify which tools are really necessary — and how running costs can be kept within limits.
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How much does a tax advisor cost for self-employed individuals?
To show how the costs of tax advice are made up under the Tax Consultant Remuneration Ordinance, the following is an example.
This refers to a self-employed person who instructs his tax advisor to prepare the income surplus statement (EURE) and the income tax return including necessary attachments (e.g. Annex S for self-employed persons, investment pension expenses).
The item value here is 80,000 EUR. The basis for this is annual turnover.
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- Table value at 80,000 EUR — approx. 1.411 EUR
- Charges: 5/10 — 705.50 EUR
Income tax return including attachments
- Table value at 80,000 EUR — approx. 1.411 EUR
- Charges: 4/10 — 564.40 EUR
Additional consulting service (for example for inquiries, etc.)
- Time required: 1 hour at 120 EUR
Flat rate for expenses
- 20 EUR
Net subtotal: 705.50 EUR + 564.40 EUR + 120 EUR + 20 EUR = 1,409.90 EUR
+ 19% sales tax = 1,677.78 EUR
Deductibility: Tax benefits
Depending on whether the costs due as part of tax advice are professional or private, these are deductible tax advice costs.
For self-employed people, freelancers and companies, the costs of the tax advisor are considered business expenses and are therefore fully deductible. The respective amount thus reduces the taxable profit.
Whether you can deduct your private tax consulting costs depends on various details. If the corresponding amounts are really purely private and are incurred, for example, as part of your private income tax return, you have not been able to deduct them as special expenses since 2006. An exception only applies to costs incurred for advice on professional income. You can deduct these on a pro rata basis as advertising costs.
It is important that the invoice prepared by the tax advisor is clearly broken down so that you can directly allocate the professional share.
Tax advisors save costs - What can you do yourself?
In fact, you can only answer this question yourself. After all, you decide how much time you want to invest in your tax advice. There are definitely some activities that can be well prepared even by laymen. This includes:
- Pre-sort and digitize documents
- Activities that arise as part of simple bookkeeping
- Prepare forms and attachments
Consider the extent to which you can take on such tasks without neglecting your day-to-day business. With a clear division of roles between you and your tax advisor, many processes can be made more efficient and cheaper.
Conclusion: When is a tax advisor worthwhile?
As a rule, working with a tax advisor is always worthwhile when the tax situation becomes a bit more complex and the aim is to relieve yourself and at the same time create the basis for well-founded decisions. Professional support is almost indispensable in many cases, especially in connection with a growing business, multiple sources of income and the employment of employees.
In addition, topics such as:
- Sales tax at home and abroad
- investment planning
- Choice of legal form
- operational succession
- digital accounting
require in-depth expertise. Working with a tax advisor helps you make the most of the time available to you and focus on your day-to-day business life.
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Frequently asked questions about costs and fees for tax advisors
The costs for a tax advisor are determined by the Tax Consultant Remuneration Ordinance (StBVV). Depending on the scope, complexity and object value, fees can vary significantly. Prices start from a few hundred to several thousand euros per year.
For employees, the costs of a tax return are usually between 100 EUR and 300 EUR, for self-employed people often between 300 EUR and 800 EUR. Companies such as limited liability companies and UGs usually pay significantly more. The final price depends on the expenditure and the investments included.
Further information on tax consultant costs for GmbH and UG can be found on our guide pages.
There are several factors that influence fee levels. This includes the scope of benefits, the amount of income, the complexity of the advice, the time required and individual agreements.
Yes For commercial clients, deductible tax consulting costs can even be claimed in full as operating expenses. Private individuals can claim shares for professional reasons at least.
The monthly costs for accounting, payroll, etc. are often between 100 EUR and 400 EUR for small companies. For larger companies, correspondingly higher. If you want to plan optimally, you should ask various service providers for a cost estimate that shows exactly what the final price is made up of.
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