# Tax Preparation in Columbus, OH

- Credentialed preparers: 2,383 (499 CPAs, 99 EAs, 123 attorneys)
- Population: 913,175 · 26.1 preparers per 10k residents
- Returns filed: 409,320 · Avg AGI: $74,724
- Avg refund: $2,864 (73% of returns)
- Self-employment share: 20.2% · Paid-preparer share: 43%

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