Zayas Tax and Business Solutions LLC
★★★★½ (102 reviews)2319 E Valley Pkwy ste c, Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 755-7180
Website: zayasservices.org
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["1–7 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–3 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–3 PM"]}
Covell Jani & Pasch, LLP
★★★★★ (61 reviews)345 W 9th Ave STE 100, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 737-0700
Website: www.covelljanipaschcpas.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"]}
Tax and Ledger Professionals, Inc
★★★★★ (51 reviews)365 W 2nd Ave Suite 202, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-1040
Website: www.taxandaccounting.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Aguilera's Bookkeeping, Inc.
★★★★★ (24 reviews)829 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 260-9088
Website: www.aguilerabookkeeping.com
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–6 PM"]}
B&A Services Inc
★★★★★ (22 reviews)500 La Terraza Blvd Suite 150, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 573-4465
Website: www.basrvcs.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Coast To Coast Tax Service
★★★★½ (18 reviews)2434 Auto Park Way #100, Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 739-1040
Website: coasttax.com
Hours: {}
Kurt Israelsen Financial
★★★★★ (16 reviews)8881A Detwiler Rd, Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 745-6022
Website: www.kurtisraelsen.com
Hours: {}
Gonzalez's Tax Services & Notary AKA Juanita's Tax Service & Notary
★★★★½ (16 reviews)449 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 738-8100
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–6 PM"]}
Hernandez Tax Service
★★★★☆ (11 reviews)255 N Ash St #107, Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 738-1040
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–2 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–6 PM"]}
Hayes Mark E CPA
★★★★★ (8 reviews)148 Woodward Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-4200
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
ML Consulting LLC
★★★★★ (8 reviews)135 W Mission Ave STE 210, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 685-5113
Website: mlconsulting.biz
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–12 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–5 PM"]}
Listo Tax Solutions
★★★★★ (8 reviews)1608 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 233-1600
Hours: {"Friday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["Closed"]}
Kwok John C CPA
★★★★★ (7 reviews)250 W Crest St F, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-1065
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Rowe & Jimenez
★★★★★ (7 reviews)330 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 509-8377
Website: www.roweandjimenez.com
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–4 PM"]}
John W Trudell Accountancy, Corp.
★★★★★ (6 reviews)125 W Mission Ave UNIT 107, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-0961
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5:30 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5:30 PM"]}
EG Sanchez & Associates, CPAs
★★★★★ (5 reviews)240 W Crest St A, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 466-2000
Website: egsanchez.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
VanderSpek Howerzyl CPAs
★★★★★ (5 reviews)350 W 5th Ave #300, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 741-2659
Website: vanderspekcpas.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"]}
Golden Eagle Tax & Financial Services
★★★★☆ (5 reviews)350 W 5th Ave #310, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 466-7262
Website: www.goldeneagletax.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Huxhold & Associates
★★★★★ (4 reviews)250 W Crest St ste a, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 741-8802
Website: huxholdandassociates.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–3 PM"]}
Allison Sepesy EA Green Tax Clinic
★★★★★ (4 reviews)804 Lochwood Pl Ste G, Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 420-8160
Website: www.greentaxclinic.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5:30 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5:30 AM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–12 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5:30 PM"]}
Rita L. Kettl, CPA
★★★★★ (3 reviews)326 W 3rd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 735-9350
Website: www.escondidotaxpreparation.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Francesca Bilingual Services
★★★★★ (3 reviews)105 N Rose St Suite 211, Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 781-1441
Hours: {}
Chen & Widner
★★★★★ (3 reviews)425 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 489-9892
Hours: {}
SANDRA M. WELCH, CPA
★★★★★ (2 reviews)210 S Juniper St UNIT 110, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 690-3901
Website: www.smwelchcpa.com
Hours: {}
Amy S Black CPA
★★★★★ (2 reviews)9827 N View Ct, Escondido, CA 92026
(714) 529-2905
Website: www.amyblackcpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Handy Bookkeeping and Accounting Services
★★★★★ (2 reviews)333 S Juniper St UNIT 210, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 504-9169
Website: www.askhbas.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Wednesday":["Closed"]}
Firefly Bookkeeping & Tax Services
★★★★★ (2 reviews)2150 Centre City Parkway K, Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 271-7304
Website: fireflybookkeeping.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–4 PM"]}
Ryan & Thum
★★★★★ (1 reviews)300 W Grand Ave #204, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-2660
Hours: {"Friday":["9:30 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["9:30 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–7 PM"],"Sunday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Thursday":["9:30 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["9:30 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["9:30 AM–8 PM"]}
Jankowski Daniel CPA
★★★★★ (1 reviews)332 S Juniper St STE 203, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 489-6336
Hours: {}
Green Tax Clinic
★★★★★ (1 reviews)804 Lochwood Pl Suite A, Escondido, CA 92026
(844) 420-4829
Website: www.greentaxclinic.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5:30 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5:30 PM"]}
MF & Associates, LLC.
★★★★★ (1 reviews)935 W Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 740-2512
Hours: {"Friday":["10:30 AM–6:30 PM"],"Monday":["10:30 AM–6:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10:30 AM–6:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["10:30 AM–6:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["10:30 AM–6:30 PM"]}
Richard D King, CPA
★★★★★ (1 reviews)260 W Crest St Suite A, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 744-0294
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–12 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–4 PM"]}
Claudia's Tax Services
★★☆☆☆ (2 reviews)2209 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 839-0999
Hours: {}
Tax & Financial Services
★☆☆☆☆ (1 reviews)325 W 3rd Ave #104, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 740-0582
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["10 AM–3 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–3 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–3 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–3 PM"]}
North County Books
★☆☆☆☆ (1 reviews)254 E, W Grand Ave #104, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-0082
Website: northcountybooks.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Open 24 hours"],"Sunday":["Open 24 hours"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
Escondido Accountant / Bookkeeper CPA
935 W Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 740-2512
Website: www.sandiego-taxes.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Akt LLP: Mitchell Ronald a CPA
312 S Juniper St STE 100, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 746-1560
Website: aldrichadvisors.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Books in Check Inc
555 W Country Club Ln # A, Escondido, CA 92026
(855) 827-3500
Website: www.booksincheck.com/contact.php
Hours: {"Friday":["Open 24 hours"],"Monday":["Open 24 hours"],"Saturday":["Open 24 hours"],"Sunday":["Open 24 hours"],"Thursday":["Open 24 hours"],"Tuesday":["Open 24 hours"],"Wednesday":["Open 24 hours"]}
Betts John R CPA
148 Woodward Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-5971
Hours: {"Friday":["Open 24 hours"],"Monday":["Open 24 hours"],"Saturday":["Open 24 hours"],"Sunday":["Open 24 hours"],"Thursday":["Open 24 hours"],"Tuesday":["Open 24 hours"],"Wednesday":["Open 24 hours"]}
Joyce Rethmeier CPA ( Covell Jani & Pach, LLP)
335-345 W 9th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 737-0700
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"]}
Johnson Tax & Financial Services
150 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 746-9891
Website: johnson-tax.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Dirk A. Reschly, CPA
230 E 4th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 743-8774
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–6 PM"]}
Wealth Compass Tax & Accounting
940 Canterbury Pl Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-4200
Website: www.wealthcompass.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
Meihaus CPA, PC
201 E Grand Ave #2A, Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 535-8812
Website: www.meihauscpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"]}
Cynthia S Diaz - Solutions Oriented Accounting
1026 W El Norte Pkwy #216, Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 533-8899
Website: soluorient.com
Hours: {}
Hoyt Lisa T CPA
205 W 5th Ave # 103, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 233-2323
Website: www.hoytcpa.com
Hours: {}
Khan & Associates
318 W 3rd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(858) 274-9800
Hours: {"Friday":["Open 24 hours"],"Monday":["Open 24 hours"],"Saturday":["Open 24 hours"],"Sunday":["Open 24 hours"],"Thursday":["Open 24 hours"],"Tuesday":["Open 24 hours"],"Wednesday":["Open 24 hours"]}
Giedt C D CPA
1030 E Pennsylvania Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-0539
Website: www.cdgiedtcpa.com
Hours: {}
John E. Richardson, Jr. CPA, CFP
960 Canterbury Pl, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 705-3520
Website: www.red7wm.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–6 PM"]}
About CPAs in Escondido, CA
Finding a CPA in Escondido means working with a professional who understands the local economic landscape. As a city known for its thriving small businesses, craft breweries, and agriculture—especially avocado and citrus groves—Escondido’s tax needs can be unique. A local CPA will be familiar with California-specific tax laws, as well as any city or county business licenses you might need.
Whether you’re a self-employed contractor, a family-owned restaurant, or a remote worker, a CPA can help you navigate deductions, estimated quarterly payments, and year-end planning. They also assist with IRS correspondence, payroll taxes, and entity structuring for growing businesses. Even if your taxes are straightforward, a CPA can catch credits you might miss and help you avoid costly mistakes.
BeforeTaxUSA.com makes it easy to compare qualified CPAs in Escondido based on your specific needs. You can filter by services offered, client reviews, and availability—so you find a professional who fits your situation without the guesswork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a CPA and a regular accountant?
A CPA has passed the Uniform CPA Examination and met state licensing requirements, while a general accountant may not hold this credential. CPAs can represent you before the IRS, sign audit reports, and are held to strict ethical standards by their state board of accountancy.
How much does a CPA typically charge?
CPA fees vary by location and complexity. Simple individual tax returns typically cost $200-$500, while business returns can range from $500-$2,500 or more. Many CPAs also offer hourly consulting at $150-$400 per hour.
When should I hire a CPA instead of doing my own taxes?
Consider hiring a CPA if you are self-employed, own rental properties, have investment income, experienced major life changes like marriage or home purchase, or received an IRS notice. A CPA can often save you more in deductions than their fee costs.
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