As you can see from our list above, you can get tax software ranging in price from a low of free to a high of just over $100. If you use a paid preparer, you’re probably paying something like $300 for a simple tax return. A moderately complicated return may be in the range of $500 to $800, and a very complicated one can easily run over $1,000. It’ll take some time on your part even with the tax software. But you’ll be able to save hundreds of dollars by finding software you’re comfortable with and going the do-it-yourself route.