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Accountants in Santa Clara, CA33 Top-Rated Firms (2026)

We list 33 accounting firms in Santa Clara, California that have a website and a public review record — 11 CPA firms, 10 tax preparers, 10 financial planners, and 2 bookkeepers. 19 hold a Google rating of 4.5★ or higher, and the average across the 33 rated firms here is 4.15★. 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 Santa Clara is SNP Tax & Financials (5.0★, 177 reviews). 19 of 33 rated firms hold a 4.5★ or higher Google rating.

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Tax PreparationSanta Clara, CA
Tax Preparation in Santa Clara, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 177 Google reviews.
5.0 (177)
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Tax PreparationSanta Clara, CA
Tax Preparation in Santa Clara, California offering advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 90 Google reviews.
5.0 (90)
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Tax PreparationSanta Clara, CA
Tax Preparation in Santa Clara, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 49 Google reviews.
5.0 (49)
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Financial PlanningSanta Clara, CA
Financial Planning in Santa Clara, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 27 Google reviews.
5.0 (27)
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PTP Tax Center✓ Verified
CPA FirmSanta Clara, CA
CPA Firm in Santa Clara, California offering payroll. Rated 5.0★ across 17 Google reviews.
5.0 (17)
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Tax PreparationSanta Clara, CA
Tax Preparation in Santa Clara, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 11 Google reviews.
5.0 (11)
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accur8ooks✓ Verified
BookkeepingSanta Clara, CA
Bookkeeping in Santa Clara, California offering bookkeeping. Rated 5.0★ across 5 Google reviews.
5.0 (5)
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CPA FirmSanta Clara, CA
CPA Firm in Santa Clara, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 5 Google reviews.
5.0 (5)
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Hovav TaxIRS PTIN
Tax PreparationSanta Clara, CA
Tax Preparation in Santa Clara, California offering tax preparation.
5.0 (3)
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CPA FirmSanta Clara, CA
CPA Firm in Santa Clara, California offering accounting & tax.
5.0 (2)
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Jino Joseph & Associates✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmSanta Clara, CA
CPA Firm in Santa Clara, California offering accounting & tax.
5.0 (1)
MC
Tax PreparationSanta Clara, CA
Tax Preparation in Santa Clara, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.9★ across 259 Google reviews.
4.9 (259)
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Alpha B Group✓ Verified
Tax PreparationSanta Clara, CA
Tax Preparation in Santa Clara, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.9★ across 102 Google reviews.
4.9 (102)
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Tax PreparationSanta Clara, CA
Tax Preparation in Santa Clara, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.9★ across 20 Google reviews.
4.9 (20)
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CPA FirmSanta Clara, CA
CPA Firm in Santa Clara, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 4.8★ across 41 Google reviews.
4.8 (41)
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Financial PlanningSanta Clara, CA
Financial Planning in Santa Clara, California offering financial planning. Rated 4.8★ across 8 Google reviews.
4.8 (8)
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CPA FirmSanta Clara, CA
CPA Firm in Santa Clara, California offering bookkeeping. Rated 4.7★ across 87 Google reviews.
4.7 (87)
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Edelman Financial Engines✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
Financial PlanningSanta Clara, CA
Financial Planning in Santa Clara, California offering financial planning, and advisory.
4.7 (3)
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H&R Block✓ Verified
CPA FirmSanta Clara, CA
CPA Firm in Santa Clara, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.5★ across 76 Google reviews.
4.5 (76)
HB
H&R Block✓ Verified
CPA FirmSanta Clara, CA
CPA Firm in Santa Clara, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.3★ across 98 Google reviews.
4.3 (98)
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CPA FirmSanta Clara, CA
CPA Firm in Santa Clara, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 4.3★ across 6 Google reviews.
4.3 (6)
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Tax PreparationSanta Clara, CA
Tax Preparation in Santa Clara, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.2★ across 42 Google reviews.
4.2 (42)
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NRI Tax Group✓ Verified
Tax PreparationSanta Clara, CA
Tax Preparation in Santa Clara, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 3.9★ across 16 Google reviews.
3.9 (16)
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Diwakar Taxes Inc✓ Verified
BookkeepingSanta Clara, CA
Bookkeeping in Santa Clara, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 3.8★ across 154 Google reviews.
3.8 (154)
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Financial PlanningSanta Clara, CA
Financial Planning in Santa Clara, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 3.6★ across 45 Google reviews.
3.6 (45)
JA
CPA FirmSanta Clara, CA
CPA Firm in Santa Clara, California offering accounting & tax.
3.3 (3)
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Financial PlanningSanta Clara, CA
Financial Planning in Santa Clara, California offering advisory. Rated 3.2★ across 27 Google reviews.
3.2 (27)
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Financial PlanningSanta Clara, CA
Financial Planning in Santa Clara, California offering financial planning. Rated 3.2★ across 21 Google reviews.
3.2 (21)
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Financial PlanningSanta Clara, CA
Financial Planning in Santa Clara, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 2.4★ across 118 Google reviews.
2.4 (118)
BO
Financial PlanningSanta Clara, CA
Financial Planning in Santa Clara, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 2.3★ across 167 Google reviews.
2.3 (167)
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Financial PlanningSanta Clara, CA
Financial Planning in Santa Clara, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 2.1★ across 42 Google reviews.
2.1 (42)
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Financial PlanningSanta Clara, CA
Financial Planning in Santa Clara, California offering financial planning. Rated 2.1★ across 9 Google reviews.
2.1 (9)
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CPA FirmSanta Clara, CA
CPA Firm in Santa Clara, California offering accounting & tax.
1.0 (1)

Top accounting firms in Santa Clara

#FirmServiceRatingReviews
1SNP Tax & FinancialsTax Preparation 5.0177
2Akshata Notary Services.comTax Preparation 5.090
3The Tax Professionals LLCTax Preparation 5.049
4Eddie Lee - Edelman Financial EnginesFinancial Planning 5.027
5PTP Tax CenterCPA Firm 5.017

More firms in Santa Clara

How to choose an accountant in Santa Clara

  • 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 Santa Clara?+

We list 33 accounting firms in Santa Clara, California that have a website and a public review record, 19 of which hold a 4.5★+ Google rating. 104 businesses in Santa Clara appear in the underlying public data.

How much does an accountant cost in Santa Clara?+

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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