Tax Preparers

Top 3 Tax Preparer Jobs

  • Tax Preparer/Specialist - Vaco - Phoenix, AZ

    Must have Accounting+ Tax preparation experience Job Description: * Prepare and calculate clients tax returns to be filed with approprtiate tax authroirites * Assist clients communication between tax ...

  • Seasonal Tax Preparer - Fleck & Uhlich, Ltd. - Elburn, IL

    Local firm seeks part time, seasonal tax preparer /bookkeeper for February - April. Our hours are very flexible. We value family and will work around family and personal commitments so candidate could ...

  • Tax Staff Accountant - Sean K Butler, CPA, LLC - Houston, TX

    Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes , and other financial reports * Conduct tax compliance activities, preparing assigned Federal and State corporate, partnership and ...

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What Tax preparers Do

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. Excludes Accountants and Auditors.


Tax preparer Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 87,400
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $46,290

Job Outlook for Tax preparers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 1,400
  • Growth rate: 2 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become a Tax preparer

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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