# Tax Preparation in Fort Lauderdale, FL

- Credentialed preparers: 1,749 (382 CPAs, 75 EAs, 44 attorneys)
- Population: 183,146 · 95.5 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 439,590 · Avg AGI: $122,191
- Avg refund: $4,283 (67% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 30.9% · Paid-preparer share: 69%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/florida/fort-lauderdale/