# Tax Preparation in Rockford, IL

- Credentialed preparers: 513 (75 CPAs, 28 EAs, 17 attorneys)
- Population: 148,278 · 34.6 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 82,110 · Avg AGI: $61,024
- Avg refund: $3,282 (77% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 16.5% · Paid-preparer share: 51%

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