# Tax Preparation in Costa Mesa, CA

- Credentialed preparers: 593 (250 CPAs, 41 EAs, 26 attorneys)
- Population: 113,204 · 52.4 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 54,140 · Avg AGI: $106,444
- Avg refund: $3,016 (59% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 22.5% · Paid-preparer share: 64%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/california/costa-mesa/