Tax Preparers

Top 3 Tax Preparer Jobs

  • Experienced Tax Preparer - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Dublin,OH

    Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Signing bonus Training & development Calling all Experienced Tax Preparers! Join our team for an exciting seasonal opportunity...

  • FT Accounts Payable Associate - Work From Home - Included Health - Columbus,OH

    [Accounting Assistant / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $84,305 per year / Medical, dental & vision / 401k / PTO / WFH reimbursement - As an Accounts Payable Associate at Included Health, you will: Manage and process invoices from vendors...

  • Accountant/Examiner 3 (INTERMITTENT) - Multiple Positions - State of Ohio - Columbus,OH

    The Division of Unclaimed Funds reunites Ohioans with their hard-earned but forgotten money. This includes taking reports of unclaimed funds that result when an account becomes dormant and the business no longer has contact information for the...

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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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