Tax Preparation in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco picture
San Francisco taxpayers filed 428,310 returns at an average AGI of $200,280. Self-employment runs high here — 18.5% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
The IRS lists 3,904 credentialed preparers in San Francisco, CA — 1,333 CPAs, 398 enrolled agents, and 431 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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Novogradac & Company LLP
CPA
4153567932
ELLEN ABEL INC
CPA
415-469-9100
Argonaut Securities Company
ATTY
415-501-1001
PWC
ATTY
Frank, Rimerman + Co., LLP
CPA
5105527072
KRISTINA ABRAMYAN
MARISSA ACHANZAR
ANDERSEN TAX, LLC
CPA
4157642786
Stephen D Adams
EA
4153959557