How much does a crypto tax CPA cost?
Last updated: 2026-10-21
Short answer: published starting prices run from about $900 to $4,500 for individuals. Complex DeFi or multi-year work costs more, and most firms bill by the hour on top of the base fee.
| Firm | Published price | Source (checked 2026-10-21) |
|---|---|---|
| Aurum FSG | Reconciliation "starts from $900" | Summ partner list |
| Crypto Tax Girl | Tier 1 $1,200+ (simple). Tier 2 $1,800+ (some complex activity). Tier 3 quoted individually. Billed at hourly rates. | cryptotaxgirl.com/services |
| Chainwise CPA | Risk assessment $995 fixed. Reconciliation from $2,750. Compliance (reconciliation plus return) from $4,500. Time beyond 6 hours billed at $450/hr. New-client onboarding fee $450–$650. | chainwisecpa.com/pricing-details |
| CoinTracker Full Service (software company, not a CPA firm) | From $3,499/yr | cointracker.io/pricing |
Other firms in our directory don't publish prices. Ask each one for a written scope. Want to keep costs down? Clean your data in software first. See best crypto tax software.
FAQ
What is a typical starting price for a crypto CPA?
Among firms that publish prices, starting points we found range from $900 (Aurum FSG reconciliation, per Summ's partner list) to $1,200+ (Crypto Tax Girl Tier 1) to $4,500 (Chainwise CPA crypto tax compliance). All are estimates billed on actual work.
Is software cheaper?
Yes. Software reports list from $49 (CoinLedger, Koinly). Many people use software and then hand the report to a preparer.