Tax Preparation in Bakersfield, CA
Get your federal and state returns prepared and filed correctly.
Who needs this
Anyone filing a 1040 — W-2 employees, families, retirees.
What it costs
National chains run $250-500 for a typical return; independent CPAs/EAs $300-800+ depending on complexity.
The Bakersfield picture
Bakersfield taxpayers filed 238,100 returns at an average AGI of $67,428. Self-employment runs high here — 17.4% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in Bakersfield?
National chains run $250-500 for a typical return; independent CPAs/EAs $300-800+ depending on complexity.
Who needs tax preparation?
Anyone filing a 1040 — W-2 employees, families, retirees.
How many providers serve Bakersfield?
The IRS lists 1,082 credentialed preparers in Bakersfield, CA — 186 CPAs, 54 enrolled agents, and 4 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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CHRISTOPHER J. AASNESS, CPA
CPA
661-395-1083
LATASHA ABRAHAM
SRTP
6617792288
elite tax service
6613744803
ELITE TAX SERVICE
6613744803
MARIA ACOSTA
818-400-3188
Williams Adams & Co. CPAs
CPA
(661) 633-9122
Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman
CPA
AL's Services - Bookkeeping & Tax
SRTP
6614870520
AGUIRRE ACCOUNTING &TAX
SRTP
6613268299