# Tax Preparation in Wilmington, NC

- Credentialed preparers: 509 (177 CPAs, 39 EAs, 8 attorneys)
- Population: 115,933 · 43.9 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 103,830 · Avg AGI: $102,140
- Avg refund: $3,091 (62% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 20.2% · Paid-preparer share: 45%

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