Filing Extensions in San Mateo, CA
More time to file (not to pay) — Form 4868 and what it really does.
Who needs this
Anyone who can't file by April 15 — an extension avoids the failure-to-file penalty.
What it costs
Free to file; payment is still due April 15 to avoid interest and penalties.
The San Mateo picture
San Mateo taxpayers filed 69,320 returns at an average AGI of $215,890. Self-employment runs high here — 18.8% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does filing extensions cost in San Mateo?
Free to file; payment is still due April 15 to avoid interest and penalties.
Who needs filing extensions?
Anyone who can't file by April 15 — an extension avoids the failure-to-file penalty.
How many providers serve San Mateo?
The IRS lists 315 credentialed preparers in San Mateo, CA — 136 CPAs, 59 enrolled agents, and 4 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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YOKE CHEN ABIDOG
CPA
NOVA BUSINESS & IMMIGRATION
SRTP
(415) 515-8608
LIBERTY TAX
SRTP
4152163443
ALVARADO TAX & ACCOUNTING SVCS
SRTP
650-347-7016
WILLIAM AMSBARY
CPA
714-200-4838
ANDERSEN MCKUNE & ASSOCIATE
CPA
(650) 574-1785
Intera Tax, Inc.
EA
(650) 416-4397
Osama Abulebdeh
EA
(415) 424-5806
Louise Aiello
CPA
(650) 653-2419