Tax Preparation in Pittsburgh, PA
Get your federal and state returns prepared and filed correctly.
Who needs this
Anyone filing a 1040 — W-2 employees, families, retirees.
What it costs
National chains run $250-500 for a typical return; independent CPAs/EAs $300-800+ depending on complexity.
The Pittsburgh picture
Pittsburgh taxpayers filed 334,570 returns at an average AGI of $94,395. Self-employment runs high here — 14.7% of returns include Schedule C income, which raises both complexity and the value of good help.
FAQ
How much does tax preparation cost in Pittsburgh?
National chains run $250-500 for a typical return; independent CPAs/EAs $300-800+ depending on complexity.
Who needs tax preparation?
Anyone filing a 1040 — W-2 employees, families, retirees.
How many providers serve Pittsburgh?
The IRS lists 2,529 credentialed preparers in Pittsburgh, PA — 848 CPAs, 240 enrolled agents, and 214 tax attorneys.
Local providers
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Kerri L. Acierno, CPA
CPA
(412) 635-6157
Maher Duessel
412-471-5500
PricewaterhouseCoopers
(412) 355-6000
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
CPA
412-953-9802
RINALDO ACRI
412-459-0111
Schneider Downs & Company, Inc
CPA
(412) 697-5319
Smithfield Trust Company
ATTY
(412) 261-0779
Adams & Associates
412-653-7880
Barry James Adams
412-606-3269