Tax Preparation in Santa Monica, 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 Monica picture
Santa Monica taxpayers filed 48,870 returns at an average AGI of $240,617. Self-employment runs high here — 27.2% 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 Monica?
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 Monica?
The IRS lists 277 credentialed preparers in Santa Monica, CA — 137 CPAs, 33 enrolled agents, and 6 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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Ben Adler, CPA
CPA
(310) 570-2376
Kyle Amann, EA
EA
9122562244
Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management
CPA
(310) 441-9393
ProAdvisors Finance & Accounting
(310) 745-8940
NKSFB LLC
CPA
(310) 829-7654
AVETY
EA
8186482529
Emerald Lake Capital Management
CPA
ACTION TAX INC
EA
(310) 452-1210
Sara Aliabbar
3103907667