Tax preparation in West Chester, PA

West Chester (pop. 19,842) has 251 credentialed tax preparers — about 126.5 per 10,000 residents.

Credentialed preparers

251

119 CPAs · 20 EAs · 13 attorneys

Returns filed

51,520

IRS SOI, ZIP-level

Avg. AGI per return

$156,151

Avg. refund

$3,526

60% of returns get one

Self-employment share

16.3%

returns w/ Schedule C income

Use a paid preparer

52%

share of local returns

Free prep returns (VITA)

330

IRS-assisted filings

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Tax services in West Chester

Filing stats by ZIP code

ZIPReturnsAvg AGIAvg RefundSelf-emp.Paid preparer
1938026,460$147,676$3,51315.5%52%
1938225,060$165,099$3,54017.2%53%

Credentialed preparers in West Chester

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Source: IRS PTIN public data. Listing is informational, not an endorsement.

Name / FirmCredentialZIPPhone
ABELL ADVISOR LLCsiteCPA19382-82679542632171
Wiggins Payroll IncsiteOther19382610-429-4296
Bliss and CompanyCPA193806106961012
SHRADDHA AGARWALOther193806166347650
Michael AhernCPA19380-64266104051554
Nawn and Company, CPA's, Ltd.CPA19382610-871-8111
Aggroia Financial Services LLCOther19382(201) 786-8780
Fred S BachmanOther19380(610) 429-2189
J.M. Bartholomew & Co.siteCPA19380570-573-2113
Fischer Cunnane & Associates LtdsiteOther19380610-431-1003
MACELREE HARVEY, LTDATTY,CPA193826108400239
Wealthcare PartnerssiteOther19380484-887-0209

FAQ

How many tax preparers are in West Chester?

The IRS lists 251 credentialed tax preparers in West Chester, PA — including 119 CPAs, 20 enrolled agents, and 13 tax attorneys.

What's the average tax refund in West Chester?

Returns filed from West Chester ZIP codes average a refund of $3,526, and roughly 60% of returns receive a refund.

Do I need a CPA or can I file myself?

If you have only W-2 income and take the standard deduction, quality software is usually enough. Self-employment income, multiple states, back taxes, or an IRS notice are where a CPA or EA earns their fee.

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