Tax Preparers

Top 3 Tax Preparer Jobs

  • Assistant Auditor - State of Ohio - Columbus,OH

    The Auditor of State's office (AOS) is looking for accounting professionals in or within close proximity to Scioto and/or Lawrence Counties to fill an external financial audit vacancy. Auditors for the office ensure that taxpayer dollars are being...

  • Warehouse Associate, Inbound - Cardinal Health - Columbus,OH

    **_Schedule_** _: Monday- Friday 5:30AM - 1:30PM or until the work is completed, overtime expected_ **_What Warehouse Operations Contribute to Cardinal Health_** Warehouse Operations ensures an uninterrupted flow of life saving drugs through the...

  • Branch Office Administrator - Edward Jones - Columbus,OH

    This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 02-Mar-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company...

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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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