Tax Preparers

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  • Tax Director - Spartan Placements - Columbus,OH

    Tax Director Remote near Cleveland or Akron, Ohio Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax laws. Lead and mentor tax teams to deliver top-tier client service. Drive business development and firm...

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    Member Complaint Resolution Specialist Candidates must live in one of the preferred 15 states (AZ, FL, GA, ID, IA, KY, MI, NE, NM, NY (outside greater-NYC), OH, TX, UT, WA (outside greater-Seattle), WI) and will be able to work in...

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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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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