# Tax Preparation in Lake Charles, LA

- Credentialed preparers: 393 (86 CPAs, 14 EAs, 3 attorneys)
- Population: 76,070 · 51.7 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 51,510 · Avg AGI: $78,314
- Avg refund: $3,507 (74% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 20.5% · Paid-preparer share: 55%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/louisiana/lake-charles/