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  1. Occupations
  2. Tax Preparers

Tax Preparers

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

SOC: 13-2082.00

Common Job Titles

  • Enrolled Agent
  • Tax Advisor
  • Tax Consultant
  • Tax Preparer

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Tax Preparers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

73,570

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $30,500. 25th percentile: U.S. $37,750. 50th percentile: U.S. $50,560. 75th percentile: U.S. $75,590. 90th percentile: U.S. $96,240. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$30,500
10% of workers earn the following or more$96,240
Workers on average earn$58,860

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
  • Economics and Accounting3.9/5
  • English Language3.7/5
  • Law and Government3.5/5
  • Computers and Electronics3.5/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word

Technology Skills

  • ACI TaskTracker
  • ATX Total Accounting Office
  • ATX Total Tax Office
  • CCH ProSystem fx TAX
  • Creative Solutions CPA Depreciation
  • Creative Solutions UltraTax CS
  • Datagroup ElectroFile 1040
  • Datagroup ElectroFile ELF
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • 10-key calculators
  • Desktop computers
  • Notebook computers

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents 13-2081.00
  • Accountants and Auditors 13-2011.00
  • Personal Financial Advisors 13-2052.00
  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 43-3031.00
  • Credit Counselors 13-2071.00

Moderately Similar

  • Credit Analysts 13-2041.00
  • Loan Officers 13-2072.00
  • Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 13-1141.00
  • Financial Examiners 13-2061.00
  • Brokerage Clerks 43-4011.00

Related

  • Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 43-4041.00
  • Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 43-4061.00
  • Budget Analysts 13-2031.00
  • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 43-3051.00
  • Billing and Posting Clerks 43-3021.00
  • Financial Managers 11-3031.00
  • Loan Interviewers and Clerks 43-4131.00
  • Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 13-2023.00
  • Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 43-9041.00
  • Investment Fund Managers 11-3031.03

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateBookkeepingIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Master's DegreeMaster of AccountancyIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeAccounting Major (BSBA)Issuer: Troy University
  • Associate's DegreeAccounting / Business AdministrationIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • Bachelor's DegreeBachelor of Business Administration, Major in AccountingIssuer: Sam Houston State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeAccounting (BSBA)Issuer: University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • Master's DegreeMaster of AccountingIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeAccounting, BSIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • CertificateCertificate in AccountingIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeAccountingIssuer: Jacksonville State University