Liberty Tax
★★★★★ (335 reviews)7311 NW 4th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 373-1099
Website: www.libertytax.com/20317
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":["9 AM–3 PM"]}
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
★★★★★ (276 reviews)2460 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 390-3052
Website: office.jacksonhewitt.com/tax-preparation-services-locations/en/fl/gainesville/2460-north-main-street/12656?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=12656
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["11 AM–5 PM"]}
H&R Block
★★★★½ (144 reviews)1212 N Main St Ste 1218, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-3790
Website: www.hrblock.com/tax-office-near-me/florida/gainesville/8569/?otppartnerid=9308&campaignid=pw_mcm_9308_9762&utm_medium=local
Hours: {}
Carolyn Goddard CPA
★★★★★ (95 reviews)3520 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 338-0424
Website: cpaofc.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9:30 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9:30 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9:30 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9:30 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9:30 AM–5 PM"]}
Alachua County Tax Collector - Downtown Branch
★★★★½ (96 reviews)12 SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-5236
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"]}
Block Advisors
★★★★½ (85 reviews)5010 Newberry Rd Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 372-7269
Website: www.blockadvisors.com/tax-office-near-me/florida/gainesville/8568/?otppartnerid=9308&campaignid=pw_mcm_9308_9762&utm_medium=local
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["11 AM–3 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["12–7 PM"],"Tuesday":["12–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–4 PM"]}
Friedel Law Group LLC
★★★★★ (78 reviews)11 NW 33rd Ct, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 224-2102
Website: taxattorneyflorida.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–6 PM"]}
Sexton & Schnoll
★★★★★ (72 reviews)4432 NW 23rd Ave Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 336-1001
Website: www.sextonandschnoll.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"]}
James Moore & Co. | CPA Tax Accountant Gainesville FL
★★★★★ (67 reviews)5931 NW 1st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 378-1331
Website: www.jmco.com/locations/gainesville/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=gainesville
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"]}
Fast Tax
★★★★½ (45 reviews)602 NW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 554-4904
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–9 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–9 PM"]}
Accounting Personalized, Inc
★★★★★ (37 reviews)4210 NW 37th Pl Suite 300, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 224-9530
Website: accountingpersonalized.com
Hours: {}
Cherry Tree Tax Services
★★★★★ (27 reviews)330 NE 39th Ave Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 260-6565
Website: www.cherrytreetaxservices.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Basant Agarwal CPA pllc
★★★★½ (27 reviews)5200 Newberry Rd # D4, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 246-8679
Website: basantagarwal.cpa
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
TurboTax - Duckpond, Gainesville
★★★★★ (22 reviews)300 East University Avenue, 117 Suite 180, Office 116, Gainesville, FL 32601
(786) 375-5647
Website: turbotax.intuit.com/local-tax-offices/fl/gainesville/38ee3b6dce814acf8ac3b45133c9f907
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"]}
Partners Tax - Gainesville
★★★★★ (18 reviews)4994 FL-222, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 290-5229
Website: floridataxlawattorneys.com/gainesville-fl
Hours: {"Friday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["7 AM–8 PM"]}
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Taxpayer Assistance Center
★★☆☆☆ (44 reviews)104 N Main St STE 301, Gainesville, FL 32601
(844) 545-5640
Website: apps.irs.gov/app/office-locator
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–12 PM","1–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–12 PM","1–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–12 PM","1–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–12 PM","1–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–12 PM","1–4:30 PM"]}
JJ Luckey & Co. CPA, PLLC
★★★★☆ (20 reviews)4045 NW 43rd St # A, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 377-7171
Website: www.jjluckey-cpa.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"]}
North Florida Money Management Kris Gibson
★★★★★ (16 reviews)BRISTOL PARK BUSINESS CENTER, 4631 NW 53rd Ave Suite 101, Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 375-4517
Website: www.nflmoney.com
Hours: {}
Alan M Hagopian
★★★★★ (15 reviews)4631 NW 53rd Ave STE 101, Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 375-4517
Website: www.nflmoney.com/team-member-01/alan-m-hagopian
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Federal Accountants & Tax
★★★★½ (16 reviews)3706 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 378-5552
Website: federalaccountants.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"]}
Walter Agency
★★★☆☆ (22 reviews)420 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 371-6667
Website: www.walteragency.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–2 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"]}
RPS Tax Services
★★★★★ (14 reviews)4727 NW 53rd Ave A, Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 375-0271
Website: www.rpstaxservices.com
Hours: {}
The Richardson Group 352
★★★★★ (9 reviews)1135 NW 23rd Ave ste k, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 371-8400
Website: www.therichardsongroup352.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"]}
cornerstone tax
★★★★★ (8 reviews)5200 Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 378-1099
Website: www.cornerstonetaxgroup.com/contact.php
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"]}
Donald G Foreman & Co
★★★★★ (8 reviews)711 NW 23rd Ave #2, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 375-2448
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Accountor CPA Accounting Bookkeeping and Tax Experts
★★★★★ (7 reviews)747 SW 2nd Ave Suite 190C, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 699-2718
Website: accountor.cpa/near-me/florida-fl/accounting-and-bookkeeping-in-gainesville-fl.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_my_business_usa_fl_gainesville
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Sunday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Thursday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–8 PM"]}
Excellent Multi Services
★★★★★ (6 reviews)714 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 377-7674
Website: excellentmultiservices.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–3 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"]}
ECONOTAX AND MULTI SERVICES
★★★★★ (6 reviews)714 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 377-7674
Hours: {}
Jones CPAs & Advisors, Inc.
★★★★☆ (7 reviews)925 NW 56th Ter c, Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 373-1080
Website: www.jonesadvisors.cpa
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Breadwinner Financials
★★★☆☆ (9 reviews)4131 NW 13th St #203, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 554-5741
Website: www.breadwinnerfinancials.com
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"]}
Mansfield CPAs
★★★★★ (5 reviews)602 S Main St 1st Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 363-2997
Website: www.mansfieldcpas.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Melanie White Tax Services
★★★½☆ (6 reviews)4631 NW 53rd Ave #101, Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 316-5056
Website: melaniewhitetaxservice.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"]}
Maurer Tax Accounting, Inc.
★★★★☆ (5 reviews)1216 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-6789
Hours: {"Friday":["10:30 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10:30 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["10:30 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["10:30 AM–6 PM"]}
American Accounting and Tax Company, PA
★★★★★ (4 reviews)3463 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 378-5233
Website: aat.cpa
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"]}
Timothy P. Deegan, CPA
★★★★★ (4 reviews)9200 NW 36th Pl A, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 337-0020
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["12–4 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
John Henry Smith, CPA
★★★★☆ (4 reviews)3600 NW 43rd St STE D3, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 373-6726
Website: www.johnhenrysmithcpas.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["9:30 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9:30 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9:30 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9:30 AM–5 PM"]}
Chalmers, Daniel J., CPA
★★★★★ (3 reviews)2750 NW 43rd St Suite 101, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 376-6686
Website: www.chalmersaccounting.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–12 PM","1:30–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–12 PM","1:30–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–12 PM","1:30–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–12 PM","1:30–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–12 PM","1:30–5 PM"]}
Tax Relief Specialists - Tax Resolution Attorneys
★★★★★ (3 reviews)300 E University Ave Suite 160, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 706-4041
Website: taxresolutionteamus.com
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"]}
Lenore, Inc (Lentax.co)
★★★★★ (3 reviews)1700 SW 16th Ct APT G24, Gainesville, FL 32608
(619) 504-2915
Website: lentax.co
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"]}
Patty's Tax Service
★★★★★ (3 reviews)nw 32606, 3720 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 317-1863
Hours: {}
Barbara Roller Tax Preparation
★★★★★ (3 reviews)4631 NW 53rd Ave STE 101, Gainesville, FL 32606
Hours: {}
John P. Arvin, CPA PA
★★★★★ (3 reviews)2731 NW 41 St suite b-3, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 372-6586
Website: www.arvincpa.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"]}
Advantage Tax Prep
★★★★★ (3 reviews)2606 NW 6th St ste p, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 372-8929
Website: www.advantagetaxprep.com
Hours: {}
Austin & Gillman, PLLC
★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)901 NW 57th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 331-7373
Website: www.abgcpa.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"]}
ArchStone Accounting, LLC
★★★★★ (1 reviews)2531 NW 41 St Suite D, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 514-6167
Website: www.archstoneaccounting.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–6 PM"]}
Mink & Agarwal, pllc
★★★★★ (1 reviews)5200 Newberry Rd # D4, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 246-8679
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–3 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–6 PM"]}
Nick Barbeite - TurboTax Expert
300 East University Avenue, 117 Suite 180, Office 116, Gainesville, FL 32601
(818) 206-4279
Website: turbotax.intuit.com/local-tax-experts/nick-barbeite/1292b5fc6b0e37148d58928ad5758cd6d51?cid=ye
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"]}
Betty Addison, CPA
519 NW 60th St STE A, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 331-1620
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–2 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–4 PM"]}
Perks Family Tax Service LLC
739 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 316-0995
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–11 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–11 PM"],"Saturday":["8 AM–11 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–11 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–11 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–11 PM"]}
About Tax Preparers in Gainesville, FL
When searching for tax preparers in Gainesville, Florida, it helps to know the local landscape. As a city anchored by the University of Florida and a growing biotech and healthcare sector, many residents have unique tax situations. Whether you’re a professor with consulting income, a graduate student managing scholarships, or a small business owner near downtown, a local preparer understands how these factors interact with state and federal tax rules.
You might need a tax preparer in Gainesville if your return is more complex than a standard W-2. Common scenarios include rental properties near campus, freelance income from the arts or tech sectors, or recent life changes like marriage or buying a home. A professional can also help you navigate Florida’s lack of state income tax while maximizing deductions tied to local expenses, such as hurricane preparedness or medical costs from nearby health facilities.
Before choosing a preparer, verify their credentials and ask about experience with your specific situation. Most reputable preparers in Gainesville will offer a free initial consultation. This allows you to ask about their process, fees, and how they handle audits. Taking this step ensures you find someone who fits your needs without any surprises later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications should a tax preparer have?
At minimum, a paid tax preparer must have an IRS-issued PTIN. Look for additional credentials like Enrolled Agent (EA) status, CPA license, or completion of the IRS Annual Filing Season Program. These indicate higher levels of training and accountability.
How much does tax preparation cost?
Simple individual returns (W-2 income only) typically cost $100-$300. Returns with itemized deductions, self-employment income, or rental properties can cost $300-$800 or more. Always ask for a fee estimate upfront before committing.
What documents do I need to bring to my tax preparer?
Bring all W-2s, 1099 forms, records of deductible expenses, last year's tax return, Social Security numbers for all family members, bank account information for direct deposit, and any IRS correspondence you have received.
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