Tax Preparation in Chico, 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 Chico picture
Chico taxpayers filed 48,580 returns at an average AGI of $81,597. Self-employment runs high here — 16.6% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in Chico?
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 Chico?
The IRS lists 254 credentialed preparers in Chico, CA — 68 CPAs, 31 enrolled agents, and 1 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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LEE ADAMS, CPA INC
CPA
1-530-519-7529
DEBBIE ALLEN EA
EA
530-893-8556
Bryan S. Alvistur, CPA
CPA
530-894-1145
Pinion, LLC
CPA
(530) 893-6630
RJ Anderson CPA
CPA
530-8774111
THOMAS L ARMS, EA
EA
530-570-3127
Bean Counters LLC
SRTP
530-534-5555
Bean Counting Firm Inc
5308930859
Allevity, Inc
(530) 345-2486