Best Tax Preparation Services in Palm Desert, CA

24 companies listed · 17 in Palm Desert · 1 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Hill & Associates

Hill & Associates

(11)
  • Questions
“I spotted Hill & Associates through the national association of Enrolled Agents, and found Gloria to be just excellent: competent, quick, deeply knowledgable, pleasant to work with.”
Licensed
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Palm Springs, CA · 11 mi from Palm Desert
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Find A Good Accountant

Find A Good Accountant

(36)
  • Felt
  • Small Business
  • CPA
“The one thing I enjoy so much is the fact that Jorden and his company have a mindset to help their customers grow, and not just doing our taxes and accounting.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2020
74333 CA-111 Suite #105, Palm Desert, CA
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Jonathan and Associates

Jonathan and Associates

(3)
“Had to take a moment to say what a great experience my husband and I have had with Jonathan and Associates.”
BBB Rating: A+
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 1993
73301 Fred Waring Dr #200, Palm Desert, CA
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Brown & Weinstein Tax & Finance Group

Brown & Weinstein Tax & Finance Group

BBB Rating: A+
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2004
Palm Springs, CA · 11 mi from Palm Desert
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EV Services

EV Services

(22)
“From the beginning she gave me a lot of confidence, she is very dedicated to her work, and always has the answer to any doubt or question you have, thank you Ethel God continue to bless you so that keep helping so many families...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2019
73-350 El Paseo #204-B, Palm Desert, CA
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My Bookkeeper Office

My Bookkeeper Office

(15)
“My bookkeeper office was my best option they offer a high quality a++++ service they have the knowledge and the tools that have helped my business to be up to date in the financial part”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
74133 El Paseo #3, Palm Desert, CA
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The 24 companies listed for Palm Desert, CA prepare and file tax returns for individuals and small businesses. What each says about its services and credentials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Palm Desert, CA

Of the 24 companies we list here, 17 are in Palm Desert itself and 7 come from Palm Springs (5, 11 mi) and Cathedral City (2, 9 mi). 23 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 1.0 to 5.0 across 230 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are bookkeeping (4), business services (3), tax services (3) and industries (2). 2 show a license on their websites and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the companies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 offers urgent consultations; 2 offer payment plans; 4 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 21 of the companies on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book a consultation.

Do any tax preparers listed for Palm Desert offer a free first consultation?

4 of the 24 companies on this page state that a first consultation is free. In practice it buys a conversation about your situation and a quote for the return, not advice you can act on. Bring last year's return so the quote means something.

M & J Tax Services

M & J Tax Services

(15)
“Efficient, professional, courteous, friendly its Almost unbelievable how great the service is here they handle not only my taxes but also some book keeping but I recommend my entire group of friends and family to go here and anyone looking for the be...”
In Business Since 2018
74040 CA-111 suite C, Palm Desert, CA
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Miller & Mehr

Miller & Mehr

Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Offers Financing Options
74-710 CA-111 #102, Palm Desert, CA
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Bean Counter

Bean Counter

(12)
  • Team
  • LLC
  • Responsive
“On top of being so helpful, Kevin has a fantastic sense of humor and the sweet staff gives you jellybeans.”
In Business Since 2011
Palm Springs, CA · 11 mi from Palm Desert
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O'Brien & Panchuk

O'Brien & Panchuk

(12)
  • Numbers
  • Meetings
“Our entire family has been working with O'Brien and Panchuk ever since we moved to Coachella Valley in 2018, and we have experienced nothing but the best service year after year.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2015
44751 Village Ct #300, Palm Desert, CA
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Gottlieb

Gottlieb

(5)
“GREAT SERVICES GREAT PEOPLE Quick efficient responsive and communicative have been here many years and strongly recommend to anyone with any taxe service or financial service needs”
BBB Rating: A+
Cash only
In Business Since 1991
Palm Springs, CA · 11 mi from Palm Desert
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Fast Tax

Fast Tax

(1)
“My accountant's very knowledagable and is up to date on the new and prior laws...”
BBB Rating: A
In Business Since 1992
Palm Desert, CA
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The Practice Certified Public Acountants

The Practice Certified Public Acountants

BBB Rating: A+
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Offers Financing Options
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
44651 Village Ct #125, Palm Desert, CA
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Brennan & Company

Brennan & Company

(2)
“I appreciate all the help he has given me these past few years.”
Licensed
In Business Since 1964
73-302 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA
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Affordable Rapid Tax

Affordable Rapid Tax

(6)
“I don't hate this time of the year like I use too because I enjoy seeing Bertha.”
In Business Since 2006
74390 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA
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Rcpa & Associates

Rcpa & Associates

(1)
“I have changed my CPA to Ralph Alberto and am very pleased with all the work he has done.”
In Business Since 2005
Palm Springs, CA · 11 mi from Palm Desert
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Crane & Company

Crane & Company

(4)
“We have been so happy an pleased with Jessica an her team , she is so honest an friendly we highly recommend her she has been doing our taxes for the past few years an we wouldn't go anywhere else!!!!”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1984
Cathedral City, CA · 9 mi from Palm Desert
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Gary L Lutes & Associates

Gary L Lutes & Associates

(1)
“For all your accounting neeeds.”
BBB Rating: A
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1993
73121 Fred Waring Dr #200, Palm Desert, CA
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USA Tax Experts

USA Tax Experts

(1)
“She has been very helpful to us in, not only preparing our yearly taxes but also in providing invaluable input from a tax standpoint when considering larg purchases and investments.”
BBB Accredited
Accepts Check, All Major Credit Cards, Debit
In Business Since 1999
77806 Flora Rd, Palm Desert, CA
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DJK CPA

DJK CPA

(2)
“They are knowledgeable, helpful and help small businesses find all the deductions allowed.”
In Business Since 1986
74199 El Paseo STE105, Palm Desert, CA
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Cathy Ann Helmstadter

Cathy Ann Helmstadter

(1)
“Excellent”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2002
73680 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA
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DHL Tax Services

DHL Tax Services

(3)
“They have been Doing my taxes for 8 years everyone on the team is great and shout out to David for finding every nook and corner for deductions on my taxes.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2000
74-290 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA
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Maravilla's Precise Tax Services & Notary

Maravilla's Precise Tax Services & Notary

(5)
  • Patient
“Carla is an amazing notary she has helped me over the years she is courteous and professional I would definitely recommend her tax prep services and notary services to anyone in the Coachella valley , thank you carla for everything you done for us”
Cathedral City, CA · 9 mi from Palm Desert
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AAA Accounting & Tax

AAA Accounting & Tax

(3)
“Best accountant 👍🏿👍🏿 …”
In Business Since 1998
73625 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA
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Tax Preparation & Planning Services in Palm Desert, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$260
Maximum cost
$2598
National Average
$468
Avg Per Hour Rates
$248
$312
$676
Average price range is based on 469 cost profiles
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Average Cost $468
Minimum cost $260
Maximum cost $2598
Avg Per Hour Rates $248

Average range $312 to $676 is based on 469 cost profiles.

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