Salary Breakdown
Tax Preparers
Average
$45,960
ANNUAL
$22.10
HOURLY
Entry Level
$27,270
ANNUAL
$13.11
HOURLY
Mid Level
$46,600
ANNUAL
$22.40
HOURLY
Expert Level
$75,940
ANNUAL
$36.51
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Tax Preparers
1,830
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Tax Preparers
Supporting Programs
Tax Preparers
Top Expected Tasks
Tax Preparers
01
Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
02
Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
03
Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
04
Review financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.
05
Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
06
Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.
07
Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
08
Consult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
09
Explain federal and state tax laws to individuals and companies.
10
Answer questions and provide future tax planning to clients.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Tax Preparers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Economics and Accounting
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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