# Tax Preparation in Columbus, MS

- Credentialed preparers: 300 (25 CPAs, 4 EAs, 0 attorneys)
- Population: 23,168 · 129.5 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 19,880 · Avg AGI: $57,488
- Avg refund: $3,446 (77% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 23.3% · Paid-preparer share: 57%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/mississippi/columbus/