# Tax Preparation in Evanston, IL

- Credentialed preparers: 131 (28 CPAs, 18 EAs, 8 attorneys)
- Population: 75,527 · 17.3 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 36,230 · Avg AGI: $157,459
- Avg refund: $4,127 (59% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 23.1% · Paid-preparer share: 54%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/illinois/evanston/