# Tax Preparation in Salinas, CA

- Credentialed preparers: 455 (69 CPAs, 20 EAs, 0 attorneys)
- Population: 157,380 · 28.9 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 84,760 · Avg AGI: $70,324
- Avg refund: $2,755 (68% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 13.2% · Paid-preparer share: 70%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/california/salinas/