Tax Preparation in San Mateo, 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 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 tax preparation cost in San Mateo?
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 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