# Tax Preparation in Santa Clara, CA

- Credentialed preparers: 452 (125 CPAs, 59 EAs, 14 attorneys)
- Population: 126,215 · 35.8 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 60,810 · Avg AGI: $188,351
- Avg refund: $3,893 (54% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 13.6% · Paid-preparer share: 50%

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