Liberty Tax
★★★★★ (216 reviews)652 Beal Pkwy NW Suite A, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 659-6142
Website: www.libertytax.com/13372
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["2–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–12 PM"],"Tuesday":["Closed"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Office Depot
★★★★½ (209 reviews)419A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-5488
Website: www.officedepot.com/storelocator/fl/fort-walton-beach/office-depot-206?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb_206_website_retail
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Sunday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Thursday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–8 PM"]}
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
★★★★★ (167 reviews)405 Racetrack Rd NE Unit 105, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 609-1020
Website: office.jacksonhewitt.com/tax-preparation-services-locations/en/fl/fort-walton/405-racetrack-road-ne/14592?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=14592
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["Closed"],"Tuesday":["Closed"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–4 PM"]}
H&R Block
★★★★½ (137 reviews)796 Beal Pkwy NW #6, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 863-8684
Website: www.hrblock.com/tax-office-near-me/florida/fort-walton-beach/9129/?otppartnerid=9308&campaignid=pw_mcm_9308_9762&utm_medium=local
Hours: {"Friday":["1–6 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["Closed"],"Wednesday":["1–7 PM"]}
LifeCycle Tax Advisors
★★★★★ (34 reviews)165 Brooks St SE Suite B, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 332-2430
Website: www.lifecyclewealthmanagement.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"]}
White Sands Certified Public Accountants
★★★★★ (29 reviews)26 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 244-5399
Website: whitesandscpas.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–12 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"]}
Wallace Docu-Prep
★★★★★ (28 reviews)1992 Lewis Turner Blvd Suite #1403, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 812-2916
Website: wallacedocuprep.com
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–3 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–3 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–3 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–3 PM"]}
Fisher & Fisher, Attorneys at Law
★★★★½ (21 reviews)181 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-8989
Website: www.jmarkfisher.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–12 PM"],"Monday":["8 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"]}
Servicios Hispanos LLC
★★★★★ (16 reviews)126 Perry Ave SE Unit A, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 502-0738
Website: www.servicioshispanosllc.us
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["10:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Francis Peralta Notary Public
★★★★½ (15 reviews)314 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 225-8292
Hours: {"Friday":["9:30 AM–6:30 PM"],"Monday":["9:30 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9:30 AM–6:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["9:30 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9:30 AM–6 PM"]}
Pam Bonadonna CPA
★★★★½ (14 reviews)348 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW Building D STE 15B, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 581-5452
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
NOTARY CESAR DAVID WALTON
★★★½☆ (9 reviews)97 Lang Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 215-0333
Website: notariacesardavid.lat
Hours: {"Friday":["9:30 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["9:30 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9:30 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["9:30 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9:30 AM–6 PM"]}
Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPAs and Advisors
★★★★☆ (8 reviews)189 Eglin Pkwy NE 2nd floor, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-8395
Website: www.criadv.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"]}
Taxpro of NWFL, LLC
★★★★★ (6 reviews)12 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 244-8122
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–1 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–5 PM"]}
Emerald Coast Tax Services Inc
★★★★☆ (7 reviews)102 Oakhill Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 863-3378
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–1 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"]}
Personal & Commercial Tax
★★★★★ (4 reviews)434 Tanglewood Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 862-7131
Hours: {}
Slagle Financial
★★★★★ (4 reviews)501 Mary Esther Cut Off NW STE 6, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(888) 294-9248
Website: slaglefinancial.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"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"]}
In the Black Bookkeeping
★★★★★ (3 reviews)15 Windsor Ln NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 868-1960
Website: www.intheblackbk.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"]}
Priority Tax & Business Services
★★★★★ (2 reviews)98 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 374-3722
Website: taxfwb.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"]}
FGBIZ Inc. Tax Services
★★★★★ (2 reviews)105 Lewis St suite 103a, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(347) 657-4984
Website: fgbiz.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–2 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Warren Averett
★★★★★ (2 reviews)45 Eglin Pkwy NE # 301, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-5121
Website: warrenaverett.com/offices/fort-walton-beach
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"]}
CPA FIRM - FORT WALTON BEACH
★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)UPS STORE, 548 Mary Esther Cut Off NW #227, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 659-6245
Website: www.asatoday.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
K & E Tax Service
★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)926 Skipper Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 226-3176
Hours: {}
Nicholson Reeder & Reynolds PA
★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)24 Walter Martin Rd NE # 1, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-3176
Website: www.nrrcpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["7 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["7 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["7 AM–5 PM"]}
Crosby Tax Relief Inc
★★★★★ (1 reviews)652 Beal Pkwy NW Suite A, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(800) 677-1269
Website: www.crosbytaxrelief.com
Hours: {}
Tax Aid & Accounting
★☆☆☆☆ (2 reviews)713 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
The Tax Gator LLC
★☆☆☆☆ (1 reviews)109 South Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 423-7118
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–7 PM"]}
Watson Nancy L CPA
★☆☆☆☆ (1 reviews)133 Hospital Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-3714
Website: cpafortwaltonbeach.com
Hours: {}
Accounting Solutions & Automation, Inc.
548 Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 659-6245
Website: www.asatoday.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Professional Office and Tax Service's Inc
434 Tanglewood Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 461-1870
Website: www.businessandtax.services
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–2 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–6 PM"]}
Destin & Fort Walton CPA, LLC
906 Marwalt Dr UNIT E, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 226-7722
Website: destinfortwaltoncpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–4 PM"]}
Steve Tribble, CPA and Associates, LLC
303 Monahan Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 226-6841
Website: www.fortwaltoncpa.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"]}
Jeffery C. Patrick, CPA, LLC
906 Marwalt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 226-7722
Website: jpatrickcpa.com
Hours: {}
Jay J Steve CPA
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-5121
Website: warrenaverett.com
Hours: {}
Balent Angela D CPA
45 Eglin Pkwy NE # 301, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-5121
Website: warrenaverett.com/people/angela-d-balent
Hours: {}
Neely Bookkeeping
434 Walters Cir, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(937) 559-3881
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"]}
Ft. Walton Beach Church Bookkeeping LLC
125 Fetting Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 616-7844
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Reynolds Diana S CPA
24 Walter Martin Rd NE # 1, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-3176
Website: www.nrrcpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["7 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["7 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["7 AM–6 PM"]}
Noblin Ronald G CPA
106 Skipper Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 862-2193
Hours: {}
Noll Barbara L CPA
45 Eglin Pkwy NE # 301, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-5121
Website: warrenaverett.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Drake Services, LLC
21 Walter Martin Rd NE Box 311, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 240-8067
Website: drakeservicesllc.wixsite.com/drake-services-llc
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"]}
VCare Accounting inc
417 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 533-6765
Website: vcareaccounting.com
Hours: {}
About Tax Preparers in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach, with its mix of aerospace and defense industries, tourism, and a growing number of small businesses, presents unique tax situations for residents. Whether you work for a major contractor at nearby Eglin Air Force Base, run a local restaurant catering to beach visitors, or manage rental properties, your tax return can become complex quickly. Navigating deductions for business equipment, tourism-related expenses, or military-specific tax benefits often requires professional insight.
Hiring a local tax preparer in Fort Walton Beach means working with someone who understands these local economic factors. They can help you identify legitimate deductions specific to your industry and ensure your filing is accurate, reducing the risk of audits. For residents with straightforward W-2 income, a professional can still provide peace of mind and help you maximize your refund. BeforeTaxUSA.com lets you compare qualified tax professionals in your area to find the right fit for your needs.
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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