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Accountants in Irvine, CA237 Top-Rated Firms (2026)

We list 237 accounting firms in Irvine, California that have a website and a public review record — 119 CPA firms, 54 financial planners, 53 tax preparers, and 11 bookkeepers. 182 hold a Google rating of 4.5★ or higher, and the average across the 237 rated firms here is 4.56★. They are sorted by Google rating and review count; use the service links above to narrow the list.

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The highest-rated firm in Irvine is Clear Start Tax ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5.0★, 7,689 reviews). 182 of 237 rated firms hold a 4.5★ or higher Google rating.

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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 7689 Google reviews.
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 1642 Google reviews.
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 485 Google reviews.
5.0 (485)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 126 Google reviews.
5.0 (126)
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Financial PlanningIrvine, CA
Financial Planning in Irvine, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 124 Google reviews.
5.0 (124)
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Financial PlanningIrvine, CA
Financial Planning in Irvine, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 95 Google reviews.
5.0 (95)
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Financial PlanningIrvine, CA
Financial Planning in Irvine, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 83 Google reviews.
5.0 (83)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 52 Google reviews.
5.0 (52)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, and financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 51 Google reviews.
5.0 (51)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping. Rated 5.0★ across 50 Google reviews.
5.0 (50)
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 47 Google reviews.
5.0 (47)
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Financial PlanningIrvine, CA
Financial Planning in Irvine, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 43 Google reviews.
5.0 (43)
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 42 Google reviews.
5.0 (42)
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 39 Google reviews.
5.0 (39)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 38 Google reviews.
5.0 (38)
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BookkeepingIrvine, CA
Bookkeeping in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, and payroll. Rated 5.0★ across 35 Google reviews.
5.0 (35)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 35 Google reviews.
5.0 (35)
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BookkeepingIrvine, CA
Bookkeeping in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, and tax planning. Rated 5.0★ across 29 Google reviews.
5.0 (29)
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Financial PlanningIrvine, CA
Financial Planning in Irvine, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 29 Google reviews.
5.0 (29)
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 27 Google reviews.
5.0 (27)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 25 Google reviews.
5.0 (25)
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 25 Google reviews.
5.0 (25)
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BookkeepingIrvine, CA
Bookkeeping in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, and tax planning. Rated 5.0★ across 23 Google reviews.
5.0 (23)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 22 Google reviews.
5.0 (22)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 22 Google reviews.
5.0 (22)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 21 Google reviews.
5.0 (21)
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Financial PlanningIrvine, CA
Financial Planning in Irvine, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 21 Google reviews.
5.0 (21)
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BookkeepingIrvine, CA
Bookkeeping in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping. Rated 5.0★ across 20 Google reviews.
5.0 (20)
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 19 Google reviews.
5.0 (19)
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KDM Business Consulting✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 19 Google reviews.
5.0 (19)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 19 Google reviews.
5.0 (19)
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Financial PlanningIrvine, CA
Financial Planning in Irvine, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 17 Google reviews.
5.0 (17)
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Financial PlanningIrvine, CA
Financial Planning in Irvine, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 16 Google reviews.
5.0 (16)
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 16 Google reviews.
5.0 (16)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 15 Google reviews.
5.0 (15)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 15 Google reviews.
5.0 (15)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 14 Google reviews.
5.0 (14)
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Financial PlanningIrvine, CA
Financial Planning in Irvine, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 14 Google reviews.
5.0 (14)
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 14 Google reviews.
5.0 (14)
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 13 Google reviews.
5.0 (13)
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 12 Google reviews.
5.0 (12)
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Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 12 Google reviews.
5.0 (12)
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My Tax & Mortgage✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
Tax PreparationIrvine, CA
Tax Preparation in Irvine, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 12 Google reviews.
5.0 (12)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping. Rated 5.0★ across 12 Google reviews.
5.0 (12)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 12 Google reviews.
5.0 (12)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 11 Google reviews.
5.0 (11)
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BookkeepingIrvine, CA
Bookkeeping in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 11 Google reviews.
5.0 (11)
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BookkeepingIrvine, CA
Bookkeeping in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, and financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 11 Google reviews.
5.0 (11)
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CPA FirmIrvine, CA
CPA Firm in Irvine, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 11 Google reviews.
5.0 (11)
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Financial PlanningIrvine, CA
Financial Planning in Irvine, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 10 Google reviews.
5.0 (10)

Top accounting firms in Irvine

#FirmServiceRatingReviews
1Clear Start Tax ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Tax Preparation 5.07,689
2American Tax DefenseTax Preparation 5.01,642
3Remedy Tax SolutionsTax Preparation 5.0485
4Masler & Associates, Inc.CPA Firm 5.0126
5BML Wealth ManagementFinancial Planning 5.0124

More firms in Irvine

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How to choose an accountant in Irvine

  • Verify credentials — a CPA holds a state Board of Accountancy license; a tax preparer should have a valid IRS PTIN and, ideally, an EA (Enrolled Agent) designation.
  • Match the specialty to your needs — small-business tax, S-corp/LLC filings, bookkeeping, or personal returns are different skill sets.
  • Confirm they e-file and use current software, and ask how they handle IRS notices or audits.
  • Get the fee structure in writing — hourly, flat per-return, or monthly retainer — before engaging.
  • Ask for an engagement letter defining scope, responsibilities, and deadlines.

What accountants cost

Typical national ranges: individual tax return $150–$450, monthly bookkeeping $200–$700, business return $500–$2,500+.

Cost guidance is a national reference range, not a quote — actual fees depend on return complexity, entity type, and the firm. Always request a written estimate.

Frequently asked questions

How many accountants are in Irvine?+

We list 237 accounting firms in Irvine, California that have a website and a public review record, 182 of which hold a 4.5★+ Google rating. 595 businesses in Irvine appear in the underlying public data.

How much does an accountant cost in Irvine?+

Fees vary by complexity and firm. As a national reference, an individual tax return typically runs $150–$450, monthly bookkeeping $200–$700, and a business return $500–$2,500+. Ask each firm for a written fee estimate.

Do I need a CPA or a bookkeeper?+

A bookkeeper records day-to-day transactions and reconciles accounts; a CPA is a state-licensed accountant who can also handle complex tax planning, audits, and represent you before the IRS. Many small businesses use a bookkeeper year-round and a CPA at tax time.

Are the ratings on this page real?+

Yes — ratings and review counts are aggregate figures from Google, attributed to Google, with a link to the firm's Google reviews. accounting8 does not host or write reviews.

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