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Accountants in Santa Maria, CA — 27 Top-Rated Firms (2026)

We list 27 accounting firms in Santa Maria, California that have a website and a public review record — 10 tax preparers, 7 CPA firms, 5 financial planners, and 5 bookkeepers. 17 hold a Google rating of 4.5★ or higher, and the average across the 27 rated firms here is 4.33★. They are sorted by Google rating and review count.

By service: CPAs & Accountants (7)|Bookkeepers (5)|Tax Preparers (10)|Financial Planners (5)

The highest-rated firm in Santa Maria is Jackson Hewitt Tax Service (5.0★, 6 reviews). 17 of 27 rated firms hold a 4.5★ or higher Google rating.

Showing 27 of 27 firms · sorted by Google rating
1.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 2220 S Bradley Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Services: tax planning, advisory
2.
Moss Levy Hartzheim
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3 Google reviews)IRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 2400 Professional Pkwy # 205, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Services: accounting & tax
3.
Susan Jones CPA
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Accountant · 1010 S Broadway suite F, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Services: accounting
4.
Ogden Wealth Management & Services
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2 Google reviews)IRS PTIN
Financial Planning · 411 Betteravia Rd #101, Santa Maria, CA 93454
5.
Hamilton Dorothy H CPA
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(1 Google review)IRS PTIN
Accountant · 314 E Chapel St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Services: accounting
6.
Creations Coastal Financial & Insurance Services
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(35 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 2236 S Broadway Ste Suite B, Santa Maria, CA 93454
7.
H&R Block
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(28 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 333 Town Center E Ste B3, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Services: tax planning, advisory
8.
C.L.A. Business Solutions LLC
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(24 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 301 S Miller St Ste. 202, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Services: bookkeeping, financial planning
9.
H&R Block
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(169 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 2011b S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Services: tax preparation, tax planning, advisory
10.
Golden Valley Tax Services
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(23 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 601 W Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
11.
Servicio De Immigracion
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(22 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 204 W Main St A, Santa Maria, CA 93458
12.
Fesler Tax & Bookkeeping Service
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(20 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Bookkeeping · 200 E Fesler St suite 101, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Services: tax preparation
13.
Fiesta Auto Insurance & Tax Service
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(167 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 1523 S Broadway Ste A&B, Santa Maria, CA 93454
14.
Fiesta Auto Insurance & Tax Service
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(110 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 1115 W Main St F, Santa Maria, CA 93458
15.
Heath Income Tax
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(15 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Bookkeeping · 1157 E Clark Ave # B, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Services: tax preparation, tax planning
16.
Centro 4 Fingerprinting & More / Centro de Latino Services
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(13 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 313 Plaza Dr Suite 15 - 2nd Floor, Santa Maria, CA 93454
17.
Hilda Zacarías, Certified Public Accountant
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(2 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Accountant · 801 S Broadway #17, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Services: accounting
18.
A Plus Tax & Financial Services
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(23 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Bookkeeping · 1975 S Broadway Suite B, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Services: tax preparation
19.
Tax & Bookkeeping Solutions
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(18 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Bookkeeping · 924 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Services: payroll, tax preparation
20.
Direct Professional Services
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(10 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Bookkeeping · 2646 Santa Maria Way Ste 106, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Services: payroll, tax preparation
21.
Terry Dworaczyk - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(10 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 2605 S Miller St Ste 104, Santa Maria, CA 93455
22.
LATINOS INSURANCE AGENCY
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(23 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 415 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93458
23.
Benedetti & Associates, CPA Inc.
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(9 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Accountant · 2151 S College Dr STE 101, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Services: accounting
24.
Ferreyra Income Tax
★★★★★★★★★★3.1(17 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 725 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
25.
Sanchez Immigration and Tax Preparation
★★★★★★★★★★2.8(29 Google reviews)
Tax Preparation · 121 W Battles Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458
26.
Bank of America Financial Center
★★★★★★★★★★2.1(54 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 2060 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Services: advisory
27.
Bank of America Financial Center
★★★★★★★★★★1.9(69 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 300 Town Center E, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Services: advisory

Top accounting firms in Santa Maria

#FirmServiceGoogle ratingReviews
1Jackson Hewitt Tax ServiceTax Preparation5.0 / 56
2Moss Levy HartzheimCPA Firm5.0 / 53
3Susan Jones CPAAccountant5.0 / 53
4Ogden Wealth Management & ServicesFinancial Planning5.0 / 52
5Hamilton Dorothy H CPAAccountant5.0 / 51

More Firms in Santa Maria

Firms without a website or enough reviews for a profile page of their own.

How to choose an accountant in Santa Maria

  • 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.

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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 Maria?
We list 27 accounting firms in Santa Maria, California that have a website and a public review record, 17 of which hold a 4.5★+ Google rating. 77 businesses in Santa Maria appear in the underlying public data.
How much does an accountant cost in Santa Maria?
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.