# Tax Preparation in Newark, NJ

- Credentialed preparers: 572 (17 CPAs, 23 EAs, 20 attorneys)
- Population: 281,944 · 20.3 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 125,030 · Avg AGI: $42,702
- Avg refund: $3,260 (76% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 27.3% · Paid-preparer share: 67%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/new-jersey/newark/