Tax Preparation in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley picture
Berkeley taxpayers filed 50,830 returns at an average AGI of $192,907. Self-employment runs high here — 24.6% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in Berkeley?
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 Berkeley?
The IRS lists 124 credentialed preparers in Berkeley, CA — 25 CPAs, 26 enrolled agents, and 7 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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The Henry Levy Group
5106521000
Arding Accountancy Corporation
ATTY
510-845-5912
Arding Accountancy Corporation
CPA
5108455912
Smallbooks LLC
(707) 319-5076
H R Block
LEULSEGED AFEWORK
SRTP
5107174358
Muhammad Akram
5108711500
Alexander Bookkeeping Services
(510) 254-4299
The Henry Levy Group
CPA
(510) 652-1000