# Tax Preparation in El Centro, CA

- Credentialed preparers: 138 (18 CPAs, 4 EAs, 0 attorneys)
- Population: 43,956 · 31.4 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 21,790 · Avg AGI: $55,676
- Avg refund: $2,909 (73% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 14.4% · Paid-preparer share: 67%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/california/el-centro/