# Tax Preparation in Jacksonville, NC

- Credentialed preparers: 177 (21 CPAs, 12 EAs, 0 attorneys)
- Population: 67,357 · 26.3 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 42,820 · Avg AGI: $55,682
- Avg refund: $2,874 (77% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 15.6% · Paid-preparer share: 36%

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/north-carolina/jacksonville/