# Tax Preparation in Santa Monica, CA

- Credentialed preparers: 277 (137 CPAs, 33 EAs, 6 attorneys)
- Population: 93,220 · 29.7 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 48,870 · Avg AGI: $240,617
- Avg refund: $5,151 (48% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 27.2% · Paid-preparer share: 63%

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