Tax Preparers

Top 3 Tax Preparer Jobs

  • Tax Manager - Stone Associates, CPAs, LLC - Lake Oswego, OR

    Are you a talented Tax Preparer or CPA with a passion for delivering exceptional client service and tax solutions? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can directly contribute to ...

  • Director of Operations - Pisces Foundation - San Francisco, CA

    Oversee annual audit and 990 tax filings in collaboration with outsourced accounting team, auditors and tax preparation firm (Baker Tilly) supported by the Senior Grants Manager and Operations ...

  • COMPTROLLER - BRISTOL BAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Dillingham, AK

    ... and tax preparation . 3) support Program Directors with financial reporting and developing budgets; 4) monitor the corporation's deposits and cash flow; 5) maintain the corporation's insurance ...

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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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