Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert picture
Palm Desert taxpayers filed 27,670 returns at an average AGI of $102,213. Self-employment runs high here — 19.8% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in Palm Desert?
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 Palm Desert?
The IRS lists 210 credentialed preparers in Palm Desert, CA — 76 CPAs, 25 enrolled agents, and 4 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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emad a abdelmessihh
SRTP
7604858025
MITM BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
SRTP
7604085499
ALICIA ACOSTA
EA
323-867-7584
Simplified Accounting & Tax Services, In
EA
760-327-3080
ALLMAN & ALLMAN, APAC
CPA
7607731120
HAMILTON ALLMAN
CPA
7607731120
ALICIA ALMANZA, CPA
CPA
(760) 340-4905
Crojeda, Inc.
CPA
7604417259
Oscar G Armijo CPA
CPA
(760) 773-4078