# Tax Preparation in Independence, MO

- Credentialed preparers: 168 (22 CPAs, 9 EAs, 3 attorneys)
- Population: 117,255 · 14.3 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 59,020 · Avg AGI: $53,533
- Avg refund: $2,616 (74% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 13.3% · Paid-preparer share: 45%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/missouri/independence/