Tax preparation in Fairfax, VA

Fairfax (pop. 24,013) has 595 credentialed tax preparers — about 247.8 per 10,000 residents.

Credentialed preparers

595

248 CPAs · 71 EAs · 25 attorneys

Returns filed

79,190

IRS SOI, ZIP-level

Avg. AGI per return

$129,825

Avg. refund

$3,506

60% of returns get one

Self-employment share

20.9%

returns w/ Schedule C income

Use a paid preparer

45%

share of local returns

Free prep returns (VITA)

260

IRS-assisted filings

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Tax services in Fairfax

Filing stats by ZIP code

ZIPReturnsAvg AGIAvg RefundSelf-emp.Paid preparer
2203027,260$130,734$3,46221.5%47%
2203319,970$129,356$3,61319.7%43%
2203117,790$123,498$3,37222.0%47%
2203214,170$136,678$3,61020.3%43%

Credentialed preparers in Fairfax

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

Name / FirmCredentialZIPPhone
Sky Tax ServiceOther220305712833154
Burdette Smith & Bish LLCsiteCPA22033703-591-8064
Digital Systems LLCsiteOther · AFSP22033703-870-9266
Watts Group, IncsiteOther22030(703) 865-8292
Yates CampbellsiteATTY22030(703) 273-4230
Aiken Warner PLLCsiteCPA220307035911040
ALINA M ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICEOther220337034028541
Integral Tax and Accounting Services, InEA22030202-460-1513
Caspi Accounting LLCsiteOther22030(571) 699-6868
Beyond Accountant LLCsiteCAA22031(571) 440-7777
J Allen Accounting Services, Inc.Other22031301-562-0303
The Wolf GroupsiteOther22033(703) 502-9500

FAQ

How many tax preparers are in Fairfax?

The IRS lists 595 credentialed tax preparers in Fairfax, VA — including 248 CPAs, 71 enrolled agents, and 25 tax attorneys.

What's the average tax refund in Fairfax?

Returns filed from Fairfax ZIP codes average a refund of $3,506, 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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