# Tax Preparation in Athens, GA

- Credentialed preparers: 288 (62 CPAs, 18 EAs, 5 attorneys)
- Population: 127,315 · 22.6 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 48,270 · Avg AGI: $81,198
- Avg refund: $3,003 (70% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 22.6% · Paid-preparer share: 43%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/georgia/athens/