Tax Preparers

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  • Tax Associate - Embark Recruiting Solutions - Columbus,OH

    We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Tax Associate to join our client's growing tax team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or individuals beginning their career in public accounting or corporate tax. As a Tax Associate,...

  • Tax Preparer - HLB Gross Collins - Columbus,OH

    About the job The Opportunity We are seeking a Tax Preparer with a minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience to join the firm remotely and help grow the Columbus, OH office. The ideal candidate will have...

  • 2026 Tax Summer Intern - Schneider Downs & Co. - Columbus,OH

    Schneider Downs provides a caring culture that supports what matters most to emerging professionals, like yourself, including work-life flexibility, career growth, the chance to receive one-on-one mentoring, and learning opportunities meant to...

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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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