# Tax Preparation in Chico, CA

- Credentialed preparers: 254 (68 CPAs, 31 EAs, 1 attorneys)
- Population: 121,345 · 20.9 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 48,580 · Avg AGI: $81,597
- Avg refund: $2,783 (64% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 16.6% · Paid-preparer share: 48%

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