# Tax Preparation in Lakewood, CA

- Credentialed preparers: 229 (16 CPAs, 21 EAs, 0 attorneys)
- Population: 81,611 · 28.1 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 39,810 · Avg AGI: $86,364
- Avg refund: $2,870 (66% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 17.3% · Paid-preparer share: 66%

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