Tax adviser price list 2026: consultation, online advice, opinion, subscription

indekscen.pl editorial team · published 30 September 2026 · prices according to the 5 October 2026 index

In 2026, a consultation with a tax adviser most often costs 450 PLN/h, with a typical range of 400 ‑ 450 PLN/h, while published price lists show rates from 300 PLN/h to 600 PLN/h. Written opinions, representation during an audit and ongoing subscriptions for businesses are priced separately. The median cost of preparing a simple PIT tax return at an accountancy firm is PLN 110.

A tax adviser’s fee is several times higher than the cost of preparing a PIT tax return at an accountancy firm, but these are two different services. Below, we compare tax advisers’ fees with the cost of an accountancy firm, business accounting and a mortgage adviser. We explain what is charged separately and suggest how to prepare for a consultation so that it can be completed within one hour. The figures are medians from public price lists published by tax advisory firms and accountancy firms, as well as industry articles collected in the price index.

What are tax advisers’ rates in 2026?

A tax adviser most often charges 450 PLN/h per hour of consultation, while half of the price lists fall within the range of 400 ‑ 450 PLN/h. The cheapest offers start at 300 PLN/h, while the most expensive firms in major cities charge up to 600 PLN/h. A full comparison with sources is available at tax adviser.

Hourly billing is the most common model, but not the only one. Price lists feature four models:

Billing model	Suitable for	How it is priced
Hourly consultation	private individual, one-off question	median 450 PLN/h
Fixed price for one consultation	simple case, one issue	amount similar to the hourly rate
Written tax opinion	case requiring a document	separate, significantly higher fee
Monthly subscription	business with ongoing questions	flat fee agreed individually

At the median rate, two hours of a tax adviser’s work, for example a consultation followed by a short letter, cost around PLN 900. Representation during a tax audit is usually billed by the hour, so the cost depends on the duration of the proceedings.

What determines the price of tax advisory services?

The price of tax advisory services depends primarily on the complexity of the case: one question about tax relief can be covered within an hour for around 450 PLN/h, while analysing several years of business activity involving foreign income will take many times longer. Other factors reflected in price lists include:

• Type of service: a consultation, written opinion, tax audit and representation before an authority are separate items.
• Working arrangement: a one-off consultation costs more per hour than an ongoing business subscription.
• City and reputation of the firm: large firms in Warsaw or Kraków charge closer to the upper limit of 600 PLN/h, while sole-practitioner offices charge closer to 300 PLN/h.
• Deadline: an urgent matter for the next day, such as responding to a notice from the authorities, may cost more.

We do not have separate medians for individual cities because firms rarely publish price lists broken down by branch.

Is a tax adviser free?

Tax advisers do not provide advice free of charge: according to price lists, consultations cost from 300 PLN/h per hour. For simple matters, you can obtain free assistance from the National Revenue Information service, which answers questions by telephone. However, it will not analyse your specific circumstances in the same way as an adviser and does not accept responsibility for the outcome.

Some firms offer free short introductory calls: the adviser listens to the details of the case and explains how much the analysis will cost. You will not usually receive any actual advice during such a call.

Online tax adviser: is a consultation cheaper?

In most price lists, an online consultation with a tax adviser costs the same as a meeting at the firm’s office, usually 400 ‑ 450 PLN/h per hour. The meeting format is one factor affecting the price, but the sources we collected do not show significantly lower rates for video consultations.

An online consultation does save travel time and costs, and allows you to choose an adviser from any city, including one with lower rates than in your area. For a remote consultation, send your documents one or two days in advance so the adviser can read them before the call instead of using the time you are paying for.

What do tax advisory services cover?

Tax advisory services include providing advice and opinions on tax matters, keeping accounting records, preparing tax returns and representing clients before tax authorities and administrative courts. The hourly consultation fee usually covers the discussion and an initial analysis of the case, but not a written opinion or representation during an audit.

It is worth consulting a tax adviser when:

1. You are setting up a business and choosing a tax regime (tax scale, flat-rate income tax or lump-sum tax).
2. You are selling a property within five years of buying it or claiming housing tax relief.
3. You have income from abroad, cryptocurrencies or several countries at the same time.
4. You have received a letter from the tax authority or notice of an audit.
5. You are considering converting your business into a company or changing its legal structure.

Tax adviser is a regulated profession of public trust: practitioners must pass a state examination and appear on the official register of tax advisers. Before instructing an adviser, check their name on this register and ask about professional indemnity insurance. For matters that could end up in court, also consult a lawyer. We discuss solicitors’ fees in the article how much does legal advice from a solicitor cost.

Tax adviser or accountancy firm: which should you choose?

An accountancy firm is cheaper for routine tax returns: an annual PIT tax return most often costs PLN 110, with a typical range of PLN 95 ‑ 210. You need a tax adviser when you do not know how to account for a matter, rather than when you simply want someone to complete a form.

Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.

For a sole proprietorship, an accountancy firm provides accounting for a sole proprietorship for around 260 PLN/month (median), while full company accounting for a company costs around 765 PLN/month. These packages include ongoing tax returns, but usually exclude tax advice and audits. Many accountancy firms work with a tax adviser and refer more difficult questions to them. In that case, you pay the adviser’s hourly rate only for that particular matter.

If you only need to prepare a PIT tax return for employment income, a tax adviser is unlikely to be cost-effective. We compare preparing it yourself with using an accountancy firm in the article free PIT tax return or through an accountancy firm. You can find all business services in the business and finance category.

How much does a mortgage adviser cost compared with a tax adviser?

A mortgage adviser is paid differently from a tax adviser: a one-off consultation costs around PLN 200, while according to the sources, the fee for arranging a mortgage worth several hundred thousand PLN is around PLN 8,000, with a typical range of PLN 7,750 ‑ 9,000. In many cases, this commission is paid by the bank rather than directly by the client.

These two services often come together when buying a flat: a mortgage adviser finds financing, while a tax adviser answers questions about housing tax relief, the sale of a previous property or taxation of rental income. Before signing an agreement with a mortgage adviser, ask directly who pays their fee, how much it is and whether they compare offers from all banks or only selected ones.

How can you avoid overpaying for a tax adviser?

You can save the most by shortening the consultation, as a tax adviser usually charges 400 ‑ 450 PLN/h for each hour. A few simple steps:

• Write down your questions before the meeting and arrange them in order of importance.
• Prepare the documents: contracts, tax returns from previous years, letters from the authorities and statements. Send them in advance.
• Ask about the pricing model: whether there is a fixed price for the consultation or an hourly rate, and when the billed time starts.
• Decide whether you need a written opinion. A verbal answer is cheaper; a written opinion carries a separate, higher fee.
• For an ongoing arrangement, compare a subscription with the total cost of individual consultations over the past year.

„Konsultacje podatkowe w kancelarii dla osób fizycznych (stawka za godzinę) | od 400 zł”

doradca-podatkowy.net.pl, source

„Ceny wahają się najczęściej od 300 do 600 złotych za godzinę konsultacji.”

Efekta (efekta.waw.pl), source

„Standardowe stawki za jednorazową konsultację za wizytę u doradcy podatkowego wahają się zazwyczaj od 300 do 600 złotych za godzinę”

przybylaw.pl, source

„Doradztwo podatkowe dla osób prywatnych | od 350 zł za godzinę”

Biuro Doradcy Podatkowego Renata Latuszek, source

The prices in this article come from public price lists published by tax advisory firms and accountancy firms, as well as industry articles. Each price has a source, date and verbatim quotation on the service page, and we update the medians together with the index (as at 5 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How much does advice from a tax adviser cost?

Jednorazowa porada u doradcy podatkowego kosztuje najczęściej 450 PLN/h, typowo 400 ‑ 450 PLN/h za godzinę. Część biur ma stałą cenę jednej konsultacji zamiast stawki godzinowej.

How much does an online consultation with a tax adviser cost?

Konsultacja online kosztuje w cennikach zwykle tyle samo co stacjonarna, w przedziale 400 ‑ 450 PLN/h za godzinę. Oszczędzasz czas dojazdu, a dokumenty wysyłasz wcześniej mailem.

How much does an accountancy firm charge for preparing a PIT tax return?

Biuro rachunkowe bierze za zeznanie roczne PIT najczęściej PLN 110, od PLN 80 przy prostych rozliczeniach do PLN 500 przy wielu źródłach dochodu i ulgach.

How much commission does a mortgage adviser receive?

Wynagrodzenie doradcy kredytowego przy kredycie hipotecznym rzędu kilkuset tysięcy złotych to według źródeł około PLN 8,000. Często płaci je bank, a nie klient bezpośrednio.

Is it better to arrange a mortgage through an adviser or independently?

Doradca kredytowy porównuje oferty wielu banków i prowadzi formalności, a jednorazowa konsultacja kosztuje około PLN 200. Zapytaj przed podpisaniem umowy, kto płaci wynagrodzenie i ile ono wynosi.

Translation of the original Polish article dated 30 September 2026. Quotations from price lists are in Polish, as published by the companies. Read the original in Polish.

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