# Tax Preparation in New Orleans, LA

- Credentialed preparers: 1,269 (240 CPAs, 23 EAs, 37 attorneys)
- Population: 362,701 · 35.0 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 168,270 · Avg AGI: $82,529
- Avg refund: $3,880 (71% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 29.6% · Paid-preparer share: 52%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/louisiana/new-orleans/