# Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, CA

- Credentialed preparers: 210 (76 CPAs, 25 EAs, 4 attorneys)
- Population: 51,869 · 40.5 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 27,670 · Avg AGI: $102,213
- Avg refund: $3,476 (52% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 19.8% · Paid-preparer share: 68%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/california/palm-desert/