Tax Preparation in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara picture
Santa Barbara taxpayers filed 63,430 returns at an average AGI of $183,795. Self-employment runs high here — 22.5% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara?
The IRS lists 390 credentialed preparers in Santa Barbara, CA — 201 CPAs, 54 enrolled agents, and 12 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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MacFarlane, Falleti & Co., LLP
CPA
805966-4157
HOMER ALLBRITTON
CPA
8057052227
Allman & Scheff CPAs
CPA
8059574890
ATTORNEY AT LAW
ATTY
805-962-1750
Ela Andrysewicz EA
EA
805-683-3713
FABS Inc
8055644409
Mac Farlane Faletti & Co.
CPA
805-966-4157
mlm from home
SRTP
8187997770
Balanced Wealth Planning Inc
8059670064