Tax preparation in Houston, TX
Houston (pop. 2,314,157) has 14,670 credentialed tax preparers — about 63.4 per 10,000 residents.
Credentialed preparers
14,670
2,770 CPAs · 529 EAs · 373 attorneys
Returns filed
1,385,140
IRS SOI, ZIP-level
Avg. AGI per return
$99,035
Avg. refund
$4,023
72% of returns get one
Self-employment share
30.4%
returns w/ Schedule C income
Use a paid preparer
55%
share of local returns
Free prep returns (VITA)
27,570
IRS-assisted filings
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Tax services in Houston
Tax Preparation
Get your federal and state returns prepared and filed correctly.
Tax Relief & Resolution
Owe back taxes? Specialists negotiate with the IRS on your behalf.
Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
Catch up on years of unfiled returns before the IRS files for you.
Audit Representation
A CPA, EA, or tax attorney deals with the IRS so you don't have to.
Business & S-Corp Tax
Entity returns, payroll tax, deductions, and quarterly planning.
Self-Employed & 1099 Taxes
Schedule C, quarterly estimates, and deductions for freelancers and gig workers.
Crypto & Digital Asset Taxes
Capital gains, DeFi, staking, and the 1099-DA era of crypto reporting.
Amended Returns (1040-X)
Fix a filed return — missed credits, wrong status, forgotten income.
Filing Extensions
More time to file (not to pay) — Form 4868 and what it really does.
IRS Notice Help
Got a letter? Know exactly what it means and what happens next.
Filing stats by ZIP code
| ZIP | Returns | Avg AGI | Avg Refund | Self-emp. | Paid preparer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77084 | 50,740 | $58,228 | $3,286 | 31.3% | 53% |
| 77083 | 34,170 | $44,095 | $3,183 | 35.9% | 63% |
| 77095 | 32,280 | $86,995 | $3,418 | 26.5% | 44% |
| 77077 | 28,430 | $113,375 | $3,867 | 28.2% | 49% |
| 77089 | 26,120 | $62,741 | $3,442 | 28.4% | 54% |
| 77007 | 25,950 | $206,302 | $4,500 | 20.3% | 39% |
| 77070 | 24,870 | $73,524 | $3,328 | 26.5% | 45% |
| 77044 | 24,640 | $75,340 | $4,093 | 31.9% | 56% |
| 77082 | 24,560 | $76,166 | $4,585 | 34.6% | 56% |
| 77036 | 23,890 | $36,041 | $3,329 | 39.5% | 65% |
| 77072 | 23,810 | $34,602 | $3,241 | 37.6% | 65% |
| 77088 | 23,600 | $40,777 | $3,528 | 33.7% | 60% |
| 77064 | 22,400 | $64,121 | $3,104 | 28.0% | 51% |
| 77015 | 22,250 | $44,252 | $3,568 | 30.4% | 63% |
| 77040 | 22,020 | $65,928 | $3,397 | 28.8% | 56% |
Credentialed preparers in Houston
Full directory →Source: IRS PTIN public data. Listing is informational, not an endorsement.
| Name / Firm | Credential | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrianChuao CPA Firm, a Professional Corporation | CPA | 77057-2907 | (628) 268-9995 |
| Quality Tax Service | Other | 77048 | — |
| ARIA FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | Other | 77036 | (713) 382-5677 |
| Claudia Triana Naranjo | Other | 77036 | — |
| Bachita's Financial Services | Other | 77005 | (832) 877-4650 |
| OPULENT TAX PROS | Other | 77073 | (832) 290-2004 |
| LCA Premier Tax Service | EA | 77095 | 7138540625 |
| ANDREW AASEN | CPA | 77057 | — |
| CinaGold Inc | Other | 77036-2272 | 8327317796 |
| PwC | Other | 77002 | — |
| Tabs Ent Inc | Other | 77036 | 7137779894 |
| PwC | CPA | 77002 | — |
FAQ
How many tax preparers are in Houston?
The IRS lists 14,670 credentialed tax preparers in Houston, TX — including 2,770 CPAs, 529 enrolled agents, and 373 tax attorneys.
What's the average tax refund in Houston?
Returns filed from Houston ZIP codes average a refund of $4,023, and roughly 72% 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.