Tax preparation in Albany, GA

Albany (pop. 74,843) has 651 credentialed tax preparers — about 87.0 per 10,000 residents.

Credentialed preparers

651

79 CPAs · 7 EAs · 1 attorneys

Returns filed

36,970

IRS SOI, ZIP-level

Avg. AGI per return

$50,691

Avg. refund

$4,374

79% of returns get one

Self-employment share

30.0%

returns w/ Schedule C income

Use a paid preparer

55%

share of local returns

Free prep returns (VITA)

310

IRS-assisted filings

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Tax services in Albany

Filing stats by ZIP code

ZIPReturnsAvg AGIAvg RefundSelf-emp.Paid preparer
3170510,900$35,218$4,52831.5%55%
3170710,130$47,185$4,01928.7%52%
317219,150$82,585$4,35427.9%57%
317016,790$37,782$4,63732.5%56%

Credentialed preparers in Albany

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Source: IRS PTIN public data. Listing is informational, not an endorsement.

Name / FirmCredentialZIPPhone
Hutchins Clenney Rumsey HuckabyOther31707—
Rodney J. Adair, CPACPA31707229-888-6833
ANGELA AKINSOther31707—
CHRISTINA ALDRIDGEOther317012292917003
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLCCPA31721229-446-3643
Sahirah AllatayfehOther31721(229) 343-7710
DEVAUNSHAE ALLENOther317052299008521
Anderson Tax Service LLC dba Blue SkiessiteEA · AFSP31721703-349-7887
(CTS) Certified Tax SolutionzsiteOther · AFSP31707(229) 338-3464
Draffin & Tucker, LLPCPA31707-30032298837878
Northside tax serviceOther317012294490142
ACT! Albany Community Together, Inc.siteOther31701(229) 343-0182

FAQ

How many tax preparers are in Albany?

The IRS lists 651 credentialed tax preparers in Albany, GA — including 79 CPAs, 7 enrolled agents, and 1 tax attorneys.

What's the average tax refund in Albany?

Returns filed from Albany ZIP codes average a refund of $4,374, and roughly 79% of returns receive a refund.

Do I need a CPA or can I file myself?

If you have only W-2 income and take the standard deduction, quality software is usually enough. Self-employment income, multiple states, back taxes, or an IRS notice are where a CPA or EA earns their fee.

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