Tax Preparation in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto picture
Palo Alto taxpayers filed 44,310 returns at an average AGI of $582,934. Self-employment runs high here — 19.4% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto?
The IRS lists 346 credentialed preparers in Palo Alto, CA — 118 CPAs, 33 enrolled agents, and 57 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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Maryan Ackley
CPA
650-888-2677
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
ATTY
6508586174
Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP
(650) 845-8100
Apercen Partners LLC
CPA
(650) 804-7100
TAK Capital Management, Inc.
(650) 323-3706
Andrikopoulos Chiochios Accountants LLP
EA
6503229445
King Asset Managent
CPA
(650) 328-0506
Rosewood Family Advisors LLP
CPA
650-313-2001
Frank, Rimerman & Co., LLP
CPA
(650) 845-8100