# Tax Preparation in Santa Ana, CA

- Credentialed preparers: 792 (69 CPAs, 71 EAs, 8 attorneys)
- Population: 310,227 · 25.5 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 153,830 · Avg AGI: $69,147
- Avg refund: $2,781 (68% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 17.4% · Paid-preparer share: 76%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/california/santa-ana/