# Tax Preparation in Alameda, CA

- Credentialed preparers: 147 (36 CPAs, 27 EAs, 4 attorneys)
- Population: 78,630 · 18.7 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 37,730 · Avg AGI: $144,913
- Avg refund: $3,483 (55% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 19.8% · Paid-preparer share: 50%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/california/alameda/