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Accountants in Murrieta, CA42 Top-Rated Firms (2026)

We list 42 accounting firms in Murrieta, California that have a website and a public review record — 18 CPA firms, 11 tax preparers, 9 financial planners, and 4 bookkeepers. 32 hold a Google rating of 4.5★ or higher, and the average across the 42 rated firms here is 4.53★. 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 Murrieta is JB Taxes (5.0★, 129 reviews). 32 of 42 rated firms hold a 4.5★ or higher Google rating.

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JB Taxes✓ Verified
Tax PreparationMurrieta, CA
Tax Preparation in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 129 Google reviews.
5.0 (129)
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BookkeepingMurrieta, CA
Bookkeeping in Murrieta, California offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 129 Google reviews.
5.0 (129)
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Financial PlanningMurrieta, CA
Financial Planning in Murrieta, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 123 Google reviews.
5.0 (123)
TK
CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering bookkeeping. Rated 5.0★ across 105 Google reviews.
5.0 (105)
LT
Liberty Tax✓ Verified
Tax PreparationMurrieta, CA
Tax Preparation in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 49 Google reviews.
5.0 (49)
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CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering bookkeeping, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 45 Google reviews.
5.0 (45)
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CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 22 Google reviews.
5.0 (22)
SV
CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 14 Google reviews.
5.0 (14)
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CPA & Bookkeeper✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering bookkeeping, and financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 13 Google reviews.
5.0 (13)
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Nigro & Nigro, PC✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
Tax PreparationMurrieta, CA
Tax Preparation in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 12 Google reviews.
5.0 (12)
EA
CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering bookkeeping, and payroll. Rated 5.0★ across 10 Google reviews.
5.0 (10)
BI
BealsBooks, Inc.✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
BookkeepingMurrieta, CA
Bookkeeping in Murrieta, California offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 8 Google reviews.
5.0 (8)
RM
Financial PlanningMurrieta, CA
Financial Planning in Murrieta, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 8 Google reviews.
5.0 (8)
GT
Tax PreparationMurrieta, CA
Tax Preparation in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 6 Google reviews.
5.0 (6)
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AccTax Biz, Inc.✓ Verified
CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 5 Google reviews.
5.0 (5)
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Financial PlanningMurrieta, CA
Financial Planning in Murrieta, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 5 Google reviews.
5.0 (5)
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AccountantMurrieta, CA
Accountant in Murrieta, California offering accounting. Rated 5.0★ across 5 Google reviews.
5.0 (5)
TF
Tax PreparationMurrieta, CA
Tax Preparation in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation, and financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 5 Google reviews.
5.0 (5)
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Derek Thomas, CPA/ABV✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering accounting & tax.
5.0 (4)
LA
AccountantMurrieta, CA
Accountant in Murrieta, California offering accounting.
5.0 (3)
MA
MPK Advisors & CPAs✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering accounting & tax.
5.0 (3)
JH
Tax PreparationMurrieta, CA
Tax Preparation in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.9★ across 236 Google reviews.
4.9 (236)
JH
Tax PreparationMurrieta, CA
Tax Preparation in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.9★ across 192 Google reviews.
4.9 (192)
MG
Financial PlanningMurrieta, CA
Financial Planning in Murrieta, California offering financial planning. Rated 4.9★ across 107 Google reviews.
4.9 (107)
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CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering bookkeeping, and advisory. Rated 4.9★ across 60 Google reviews.
4.9 (60)
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Tax Debt Services✓ Verified
Tax PreparationMurrieta, CA
Tax Preparation in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.8★ across 153 Google reviews.
4.8 (153)
LT
Liberty Tax✓ Verified
Tax PreparationMurrieta, CA
Tax Preparation in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.8★ across 87 Google reviews.
4.8 (87)
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Tax PreparationMurrieta, CA
Tax Preparation in Murrieta, California offering tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.7★ across 306 Google reviews.
4.7 (306)
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H&R Block✓ Verified
CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.7★ across 109 Google reviews.
4.7 (109)
HB
H&R Block✓ Verified
CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.6★ across 181 Google reviews.
4.6 (181)
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KV Consulting✓ Verified
AccountantMurrieta, CA
Accountant in Murrieta, California offering accounting. Rated 4.6★ across 15 Google reviews.
4.6 (15)
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Financial PlanningMurrieta, CA
Financial Planning in Murrieta, California offering advisory. Rated 4.5★ across 10 Google reviews.
4.5 (10)
JC
BookkeepingMurrieta, CA
Bookkeeping in Murrieta, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 4.2★ across 5 Google reviews.
4.2 (5)
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QuickTech INC✓ Verified
BookkeepingMurrieta, CA
Bookkeeping in Murrieta, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 4.2★ across 5 Google reviews.
4.2 (5)
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AccountantMurrieta, CA
Accountant in Murrieta, California offering accounting.
3.7 (3)
EA
CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 3.6★ across 8 Google reviews.
3.6 (8)
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Tax PreparationMurrieta, CA
Tax Preparation in Murrieta, California offering tax preparation. Rated 3.5★ across 17 Google reviews.
3.5 (17)
BO
Financial PlanningMurrieta, CA
Financial Planning in Murrieta, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 3.0★ across 29 Google reviews.
3.0 (29)
ES
CPA FirmMurrieta, CA
CPA Firm in Murrieta, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 3.0★ across 6 Google reviews.
3.0 (6)
BO
Financial PlanningMurrieta, CA
Financial Planning in Murrieta, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 2.7★ across 55 Google reviews.
2.7 (55)
BO
Financial PlanningMurrieta, CA
Financial Planning in Murrieta, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 2.5★ across 27 Google reviews.
2.5 (27)
BO
Financial PlanningMurrieta, CA
Financial Planning in Murrieta, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 2.4★ across 40 Google reviews.
2.4 (40)

Top accounting firms in Murrieta

#FirmServiceRatingReviews
1JB TaxesTax Preparation 5.0129
2Office Tax ServicesBookkeeping 5.0129
3Abundant Wealth Management, Inc. - ALLEN MONTEMAGNO Jr. - LPL Financial AdvisorFinancial Planning 5.0123
4Tae Kim & Associates CPAs, P.C.CPA Firm 5.0105
5Liberty TaxTax Preparation 5.049

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How to choose an accountant in Murrieta

  • 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 Murrieta?+

We list 42 accounting firms in Murrieta, California that have a website and a public review record, 32 of which hold a 4.5★+ Google rating. 79 businesses in Murrieta appear in the underlying public data.

How much does an accountant cost in Murrieta?+

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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