# Tax Preparation in Palatine, IL

- Credentialed preparers: 195 (75 CPAs, 13 EAs, 3 attorneys)
- Population: 69,308 · 28.1 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 39,450 · Avg AGI: $118,551
- Avg refund: $3,187 (63% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 17.2% · Paid-preparer share: 56%

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