Attorney services vary from one part of the country to another. Generally, fees are established in accordance with what the market will bear, which is how business works. Tax attorneys are lawyers with specialized training and experience in a complex, dynamic field, and thus expect to be paid for their expertise. Much in the way that you would want a "cheap" doctor to take out your appendix, you probably don't want a "cheap" attorney advising you on matters that, improperly handled, could result in federal prison time. When choosing a tax attorney, the "you get what you pay for" rule applies.