# Tax Preparation in Santa Monica, CA

Get your federal and state returns prepared and filed correctly.

Who: Anyone filing a 1040 — W-2 employees, families, retirees.
Cost: National chains run $250-500 for a typical return; independent CPAs/EAs $300-800+ depending on complexity.

Local context: 277 credentialed preparers, 48,870 returns filed, $240,617 avg AGI.

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