Estimated Average
Preparation Times and Out-of-Pocket Expenses by Return Preparation Method
The average time and expenses required to complete and
file Form 1040, its schedules, and accompanying forms will vary depending
on individual circumstances.
The estimated averages are:
|
Taxpayer and Form Combinations for Form 1040
Filers |
Self-Prepared Without Tax Software |
Self-Prepared With Tax Software |
Prepared by Other Paid Professionals |
Laser 1040 |
Hours� |
Costs |
Hours� |
Costs |
Hours� |
Costs� |
Hours |
Costs |
Nonbusiness Filers * |
16.1 |
$17 |
21.8 |
$42 |
10.9 |
$172 |
1/2 |
$55 |
|
Form 1040 and other forms and schedules, but not Schedule A or D |
13.7 |
$13 |
15.9 |
$26 |
7.6 |
$121 |
3/4 |
$75 |
|
Form 1040, Schedule A, and other forms and schedules, but not Schedule
D |
16.7 |
$18 |
22.7 |
$51 |
12.1 |
$174 |
3/4 |
$100 |
|
Form 1040, Schedule D, and other forms and schedules, but
not Schedule A |
17.5 |
$30 |
18.3 |
$36 |
12.8 |
$215 |
1 |
$100 |
|
Form 1040, Schedules A and D, and other forms and schedules |
27.5 |
$18 |
37.8 |
$63 |
18.0 |
$313 |
1 |
$150 |
* You are a "business" filer if you
file one ore more of the following with your Form 1040: Schedule C, C-EZ,
E, or F or Form 2106 or 2106-EZ. You are a "nonbusiness"
filer if you did not file any of those schedules or forms with your Form
1040. |
� Estimates based on IRS tax information. |
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