Tax Preparation in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles picture
Los Angeles taxpayers filed 1,059,750 returns at an average AGI of $101,410. Self-employment runs high here — 26.6% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
The IRS lists 7,262 credentialed preparers in Los Angeles, CA — 2,072 CPAs, 493 enrolled agents, and 387 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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Downtown tax
(323)283-3577
Benjamin Tax Service
SRTP
323-982-7922
POUCHIE TAX CONSULTANTS
SRTP
323-424-2047
KIROLLOS ABDELMESSIH
EA
Ernst & Young
EA
2139774376
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
(213) 356-6000
A. Stengel, Abselet & Company
CPA
(310) 479-7777
Weinstock Manion
3105538844
ACEVEDO NOTARY PUBLIC
SRTP
(323) 996-1716