Tax Preparer
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
At a Glance
Tax Preparer earns an average of $37,440/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.5–4 years. Top skills: Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Income Statement.
$37,440/yr
High school or GED
2.5–4 years
16
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Tax Preparers
Median Wage
$50,560/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.5%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Tax Preparation
Tax Returns
Income Statement
IRS Tax Forms
Preparer Tax Identification Number
Financial Statements
Tax Laws
Tax Compliance Software
Tax Research
Auditing
Tax Planning
Retail Operations
Accounting
Income Tax Preparation
Marketing
Value Propositions
Selling Techniques
Corporate Tax
Call Center Experience
Finance
Lifting Ability
Tax Credits
Common Skills (7)
Communication
Sales
Customer Service
Filing
Typing
Detail Oriented
Computer Literacy
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