Tax Preparation in Oakland, 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 Oakland picture
Oakland taxpayers filed 191,740 returns at an average AGI of $128,161. Self-employment runs high here — 22.2% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in Oakland?
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 Oakland?
The IRS lists 609 credentialed preparers in Oakland, CA — 133 CPAs, 86 enrolled agents, and 20 tax attorneys.
Local providers
IRS PTIN data · informational, not an endorsement · see all
PETER ABEL
CPA
510-420-8188
Jacqueline Elaine Adams
EA
510-468-0760
Roisman Henel + Adams LLP
ATTY
5104332687
FIESTA AUTO INSURANCE
5106299979
Jackson Hewitt
SRTP
5108758406
KYU AHN
CPA
AC Christopher Accountancy Corporation
CPA
(510) 435-0192
Fredrick Akhile - CPA
CPA
5106379938
Maria's Income Tax Service
(510) 533-5256