Tax Preparation in Salinas, 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 Salinas picture
Salinas taxpayers filed 84,760 returns at an average AGI of $70,324. Self-employment runs high here — 13.2% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in Salinas?
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 Salinas?
The IRS lists 455 credentialed preparers in Salinas, CA — 69 CPAs, 20 enrolled agents, and 0 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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Tus Amigos Insurance and Taxes
VERONICA G HERNANDEZ
(831) 269-8796
Cypress Rock Insurance Services, Inc.
SRTP
831-757-4648
Recios Tax Services LLC
SRTP
8314241055
Mcgilloway, Ray, Brown & Kaufman
CPA
(831) 424-7936
Georgina Aguilar Gonzalez
SRTP
JOSUE AHEDO
(831) 905-2821
OLGA ALANIS
SRTP
(831)262-8969
HRB TAX GROUP INC
831-443-4975