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Accountants in Palm Desert, CA — 38 Top-Rated Firms (2026)

We list 38 accounting firms in Palm Desert, California that have a website and a public review record — 14 tax preparers, 14 CPA firms, 7 financial planners, and 3 bookkeepers. 30 hold a Google rating of 4.5★ or higher, and the average across the 38 rated firms here is 4.63★. They are sorted by Google rating and review count; use the service links above to narrow the list.

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🧮CPAs & Accountants14🧾Tax Preparers14📈Financial Planners7

The highest-rated firm in Palm Desert is MITM Business Consultants (5.0★, 56 reviews). 30 of 38 rated firms hold a 4.5★ or higher Google rating.

MB
MITM Business Consultants✓ Verified
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 56 Google reviews.
★5.0 (56)
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NT
Newell Taylor, A Professional Accountancy Corporation✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 39 Google reviews.
★5.0 (39)
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MM
Michelle Martin Professional Services✓ Verified
BookkeepingPalm Desert, CA
Bookkeeping in Palm Desert, California offering bookkeeping, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 34 Google reviews.
★5.0 (34)
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MB
My Bookkeeper Office✓ Verified
BookkeepingPalm Desert, CA
Bookkeeping in Palm Desert, California offering bookkeeping, and payroll. Rated 5.0★ across 26 Google reviews.
★5.0 (26)
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CW
Cypress Wealth Services✓ Verified
Financial PlanningPalm Desert, CA
Financial Planning in Palm Desert, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 11 Google reviews.
★5.0 (11)
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ES
EV Services✓ Verified
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 9 Google reviews.
★5.0 (9)
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CI
CA Investments and Financial Planning of Raymond James✓ Verified
Financial PlanningPalm Desert, CA
Financial Planning in Palm Desert, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 8 Google reviews.
★5.0 (8)
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EB
EZ BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC.✓ Verified
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering payroll, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 8 Google reviews.
★5.0 (8)
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AA
Allman & Allman, APAC✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 7 Google reviews.
★5.0 (7)
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AO
Armijo Oscar G CPAIRS PTIN
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 7 Google reviews.
★5.0 (7)
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JC
JS4 Certified Public Accountants✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 7 Google reviews.
★5.0 (7)
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RI
Regency Insurance and Financial Group✓ Verified
Financial PlanningPalm Desert, CA
Financial Planning in Palm Desert, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 6 Google reviews.
★5.0 (6)
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DF
Desert Financial Planning✓ Verified
Financial PlanningPalm Desert, CA
Financial Planning in Palm Desert, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 5 Google reviews.
★5.0 (5)
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DC
DJK CPA✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation.
★5.0 (3)
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TP
The Practice Certified Public AcountantsIRS PTIN
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering accounting & tax.
★5.0 (2)
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AK
Abel Krieger & Wilmeth: Wilmeth Jr Robert D CPA✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
AccountantPalm Desert, CA
Accountant in Palm Desert, California offering accounting.
★5.0 (1)
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CA
Cathy Ann HelmstadterIRS PTIN
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation.
★5.0 (1)
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JH
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service✓ Verified
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.9★ across 151 Google reviews.
★4.9 (151)
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FA
Find A Good Accountant✓ Verified
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 4.9★ across 69 Google reviews.
★4.9 (69)
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IS
iPay Solutions Inc.✓ Verified
Payroll & TaxPalm Desert, CA
Payroll & Tax in Palm Desert, California offering payroll, and advisory. Rated 4.9★ across 47 Google reviews.
★4.9 (47)
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TT
Teachers Tax & Investment✓ Verified
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation, and advisory. Rated 4.9★ across 30 Google reviews.
★4.9 (30)
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TE
Thomas E Vineyard & Associates✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering bookkeeping. Rated 4.9★ across 7 Google reviews.
★4.9 (7)
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CA
CGC Accountants & Advisors✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 4.8★ across 16 Google reviews.
★4.8 (16)
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HB
H&R Block✓ Verified
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.7★ across 66 Google reviews.
★4.7 (66)
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TS
TurboTax - South Palm Desert, Palm Desert✓ Verified
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.7★ across 20 Google reviews.
★4.7 (20)
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JL
J Leon and Associates✓ Verified
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.7★ across 15 Google reviews.
★4.7 (15)
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HB
H&R Block✓ Verified
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.6★ across 109 Google reviews.
★4.6 (109)
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MJ
M & J Tax Services✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
BookkeepingPalm Desert, CA
Bookkeeping in Palm Desert, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 4.6★ across 27 Google reviews.
★4.6 (27)
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OP
O'Brien & Panchuk, LLP CPAs✓ Verified
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.6★ across 20 Google reviews.
★4.6 (20)
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AA
Alicia Almanza, CPA Accounting & Tax✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation.
★4.5 (4)
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ES
EV SERVICES
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.4★ across 63 Google reviews.
★4.4 (63)
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CC
CROJEDA, CPA✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 4.4★ across 7 Google reviews.
★4.4 (7)
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KN
K.O. Notary & Live Scan Service✓ Verified
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.3★ across 58 Google reviews.
★4.3 (58)
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AR
Affordable Rapid Tax
Tax PreparationPalm Desert, CA
Tax Preparation in Palm Desert, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.2★ across 16 Google reviews.
★4.2 (16)
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JA
Jonathan and Associates, Inc.✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmPalm Desert, CA
CPA Firm in Palm Desert, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 4.2★ across 5 Google reviews.
★4.2 (5)
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BO
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)✓ Verified
Financial PlanningPalm Desert, CA
Financial Planning in Palm Desert, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 2.7★ across 48 Google reviews.
★2.7 (48)
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BO
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)✓ Verified
Financial PlanningPalm Desert, CA
Financial Planning in Palm Desert, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 2.5★ across 22 Google reviews.
★2.5 (22)
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BO
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)✓ Verified
Financial PlanningPalm Desert, CA
Financial Planning in Palm Desert, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 2.4★ across 40 Google reviews.
★2.4 (40)
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Top accounting firms in Palm Desert

#FirmServiceRatingReviews
1MITM Business Consultants✓Tax Preparation★ 5.056
2Newell Taylor, A Professional Accountancy Corporation✓CPA Firm★ 5.039
3Michelle Martin Professional Services✓Bookkeeping★ 5.034
4My Bookkeeper Office✓Bookkeeping★ 5.026
5Cypress Wealth Services✓Financial Planning★ 5.011

More firms in Palm Desert

How to choose an accountant in Palm Desert

  • ✓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 Palm Desert?+

We list 38 accounting firms in Palm Desert, California that have a website and a public review record, 30 of which hold a 4.5★+ Google rating. 101 businesses in Palm Desert appear in the underlying public data.

How much does an accountant cost in Palm Desert?+

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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