# Tax Preparation in Ames, IA

- Credentialed preparers: 85 (29 CPAs, 13 EAs, 5 attorneys)
- Population: 65,060 · 13.1 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 25,280 · Avg AGI: $88,163
- Avg refund: $2,452 (70% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 14.0% · Paid-preparer share: 44%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/iowa/ames/